IonQ’s algorithms to improve air cargo handling 
IonQ, a quantum computing specialist, is launching a collaboration with Airbus to explore the potential application and benefits of quantum computing for aerospace services and passenger experiences. The quantum aircraft loading optimisation & quantum machine learning... plus
UK to receive new wagon type in September
The first JNA-X Box Wagon have rolled off the production line at Greenbriers plant in Romania. Leasing company Porterbrook ordered 50 vehicles of this new wagon type for GB Railfreight earlier this year. The wagons will be delivered to UK in two batches, with the first arriving... plus
Nicolas Tudoux joins Avidsen
France-based Avidsen, a provider of connected solutions for the home and building industry, has appointed Nicolas Tudoux as supply chain director. Tudoux is an expert for supply chain processes and will drive Avidsen’s strategy to guarantee a high quality service. As a... plus
Garbe realigning the boundaries
Garbe Industrial Real Estate has acquired a brownfield area in Salzgitter in Lower Saxony (Germany). Following a comprehensive redevelopment of the site, Garbe plans to construct a 51,000 sqm logistics property that is scheduled to be commissioned in Q3/2024. It will invest... plus
Consolidation among Germany's SMEs in progress
Consolidation is progressing in Germany’s SMEs in the logistics sector. After L.I.T. Spedition took over Westfalia Intralog with 77 employees at five locations on 1 August 2021, it announced its next coup exactly one year later. The Brake-based group is taking over... plus
Benno Hägler promoted to COO of M+R Spedag
Benno Hägler has been appointed COO Switzerland of M+R Spedag Group and M+R Spedag Horizon. He has led the sales department for the last few years and now, as COO, he will also oversee the continent, overseas and customs business units, reporting directly to the group CEO.... plus
Montevideo's green plans for Europe
The ports of Montevideo and Hamburg have been in close contact since 2005, when they signed the first memorandum of understanding (MoU), which was renewed in 2013. Then as now, the focus was on the international exchange of knowledge and experience. The third MoU was signed... plus
Appel aux gardiens! 
Les autorités de la concurrence pourraient mettre fin à leur réserve. Le cycle des fusions et acquisitions dans la logistique perdure. GXO compte boucler d’ici la fin 2022 l’acquisition de Clipper Logistics en Grande-Bretagne. Le feu vert des gardiens de la concurrence... plus
Cargo gets new livery too
Air Canada's first newly painted B767F has rolled out of the paint shop, featuring an Air Canada Cargo design that reflects the airline's distinctive black, white and red livery introduced in 2017. Jason Berry, VP cargo: "Seeing the livery come to life on one of our ... plus
UK haulier expands facilities in Doncaster
Maritime Transport has taken an additional 160,000 sqm on a long-term lease at iPort, the multimodal logistics hub just outside Doncaster (UK), doubling the size of its HGV parking facility on-site. The forwarder can now accommodate up to 170 HGVs and 85 car parking spaces with... plus