Maersk opens low emissions hub 
Maersk has opened its first low greenhouse gas emission warehouse in Fredericia, Denmark. The site at Taulov Dry Port gives the company access to the “triangle region” in Funen and South Jutland. Development at the facility began two years ago. In keeping with Maersk’s... plus
Trialling digital co-drivers
The trial with a digital co-driver involves electronic driver assistance systems that navigate on authorised routes for large and heavy goods transports and at the same time display the relevant driving instructions with pinpoint accuracy. This means that a human co-driver will... plus
Forging a French partnership
MTA Group is taking over domestic shipments of palletised orders for two French distributors of packaging materials, aiming to enhance services and environmental performance. Raja and Cenpac recently signed an agreement with the group for an initial period of three years to this... plus
A double role for Christophe Tchordjallian
Christophe Tchordjallian, who remains Dimotrans Group’s development director, recently took over the reins of the new Dimolog logistics business unit, which combines the activities of the group's various logistics entities, dedicated to "end to end" contract logistics.... plus
A second MD at Cologne/Bonn airport
Cologne/Bonn airport’s supervisory board has elected Cenk Özöztürk as the new second managing director of the airport company. Özöztürk currently heads the aviation and human resources divisions at the airport and will shortly take up his new position and join chairman Thilo... plus
A new freighter route to Madrid
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is expanding its freighter network with a new route to Madrid. Starting 15 July 2024, the carrier will operate two weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights between Abu Dhabi and Madrid, adding over 200 t of cargo capacity... plus
A mammoth collaboration
The Swiss outdoor brand Mammut has chosen to work with Topo Solutions on its digitisation and quality assurance efforts. The collaboration will see Topo’s supply chain platform come together with Mammut’s portfolio to streamline processes. The SaaS provider has a low-code... plus
Dachser invests in green fleet
The logistics service provider is adding fifteen Renault Trucks vehicles to its fleet. The all-electric trucks are deployed for local and long-distance transport tours at seven Dachser locations in Germany every weekday. Five e-trucks of the Renault Trucks E-Tech D type are... plus
“The Move to Minus 15” wins coveted prize
Global Communications firm Edelman has won a Titanium Lion at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity for DP World’s “The Move to Minus 15,” a sustainability initiative. The recognition sets a new industry standard as Edelman becomes the first legacy PR agency to win the... plus
MOL to acquire majority stake in Gearbulk
On 25 June Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced its decision to reorganise its equity-method affiliate, Gearbulk Holding, by acquiring a 72% stake and making it a consolidated subsidiary by January 2025. Gearbulk, headquartered in Switzerland, focuses on the open-hatch vessel... plus