Changes at Norfolk Southern 
Norfolk Southern’s board of directors has by unanimous vote of the independent directors appointed Mark R. George, currently the company's executive vice president and CFO, as president and CEO, effective immediately. He will also join the Norfolk Southern board. This... plus
The first of 170 in operation
Vehicle manufacturer MAN and EON want to jointly establish around 170 locations with 400 charging points in Europe along the existing MAN service network for the public charging of electric trucks. The first such station has now gone into operation in Berlin-Wildau. It will... plus
A new shipping platform for e-commerce
Saltbox has launched Parsel, a new shipping platform targeting e-commerce businesses looking to scale up their operations. The solution integrates with existing e-commerce platforms as well as Saltbox’s own offerings to provide a hub for shipping, fulfilment and packing... plus
50 e-Actros to replace one-third of the fleet
The West Flanders-based haulier Eutraco is investing EUR 14 million and purchasing 50 eActros 600 trucks from Mercedes-Benz, thereby electrifying one-third of its fleet in one go. Eutraco will be the first logistics player in Belgium to possess such a large number of electric... plus
Good vibes only
Challenge Group has launched its latest innovation at its hub in Liège - an exclusive engine dolly designed for the safe transport of aircraft engines directly from the offloading point to the aircraft door. This specialised dolly is fitted with advanced shock-absorbing cushions... plus
Grimaldi Group strikes a deal in Heraklion
The Grimaldi Group has bought a 67% stake in Heraklion Port Authority (HPA) for EUR 80 million through a consortium including Grimaldi Euromed and Minoan Lines. This acquisition, which was finalised with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), marks a... plus
TGP picks new UK general manager
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Ben Taylor as general manager of its UK business. With over twenty years of experience in project cargo and shipping, he will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the UK business and its future development. “Taylor joins... plus
A first in frozen storage
Strongpoint and MTG Technologies have installed the world’s first Autostore multi-temperature solution. The storage system is fitted with a frozen zone for a range of temperatures. It was inaugurated at a hub in Sveio, Norway, where it will be used to support the operations of a... plus
Charge point for electric trucks opens in UK
Shell has opened its first UK charge point for electric trucks. The facility is located at the company’s Markham Moor Truck Stop in Nottinghamshire. It is situated roughly 40 kilometers south of Doncaster and Southeast of Sheffield adjacent to the A1 and is passed by more than... plus
Cutting precious time and CO2 emissions
Moving samples between Guy’s Hospital and the lab at St Thomas’ Hospital in London can take more than half an hour by road but takes less than two minutes by drone. This enables quicker analysis, helping to efficiently determine whether patients are safe to undergo surgery or be... plus