Financial support for booking platform 
Since November 2022, Modility, a booking and brokerage platform for combined transport, has been receiving financial backing from the German federal ministry for digital and transport (BMDV) to develop and promote technical innovations. The funding will be used to accelerate... plus
Air & logistics united for net zero
It takes two to tango - in carbon reduction as well. Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, is partnering with DSV Global Transport and Logistics to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to compensate for the carbon emissions of its cargo... plus
Ammonia import terminal rises from the waters
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is planning to open its new import terminal for sustainable ammonia by 2027. To assist with the import and storage of green energy and raw materials, the companies Fluxys, Advario Stolthaven Antwerp and Advario Gas Terminal are pooling their expertise... plus
Mercedes-Benz: e-trucks for own supply chain
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is relying on e-trucks for its own supply chain. The aim is to electrify 100% of the delivery traffic to its largest truck plant by the end of 2026. Several freight forwarders will be participating in the pilot phase, which is scheduled for implementation in... plus
Two managing directors to lead Hartrodt Germany
Vojislav Jevtic (left) has held the position of managing director of A. Hartrodt Germany at the company's headquarters in Hamburg since 1 November 2022. Together with Hendrik Khezri in Frankfurt, the qualified freight forwarding specialist is responsible for a major national... plus
Gymshark's support in new waters
British fitness community and apparel brand Gymshark has contracted DSV to take over the logistics for its fitness wear, apparel, and accessories. Established in UK in 2012, Gymshark has grown in recent years, with current revenues of around GBP 480 million in its most... plus
Mission accomplished
The European ro-ro ferry operator CLDN recently finalised the agreement to acquire all shares of the Seatruck Ferries Holding from Clipper Group of Denmark. This follows the approval of the proposed merger given by the Irish competition authority by the end of October 2022.... plus
First MSC-branded freighter takes to the skies
Atlas Air has taken delivery of a Boeing 777-200 freighter, which it will operate on behalf of its customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, as part of a previously announced long-term Acmi (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement. Representatives from Boeing,... plus
Using AI to improve the loading of trains
The German Federal ministry for digital affairs and transport (BMDV) has earmarked EUR 8.3 million to fund three projects for intelligent applications in mobility and logistics. This includes Kombiverkehr's large-scale Kiba project, which started in November. The aim is to... plus
Study confirms key role of Zurich Airport
Every five years, Flughafen Zürich commissions an external survey of key economic indicators to assess the performance of Zurich Airport. The latest study conducted by Infras confirms the airport’s significant economic importance. Adjusted for the Covid 19 effect, the... plus