Air cargo tonnages and rates both declining 
Global air cargo flown tonnages and prices continued their gradual decline in the first two weeks of August after volumes staged a brief and partial recovery in the second half of July, as the latest figures published by World ACD Market Data show. Looking at week 32... plus
Maersk continues logistics strategy
The building permit has been issued and A.P. Moller – Maersk will begin the construction of a new flow warehouse in Duisport, a major European inland navigation and rail logistics hub. The plans show a 43,000 sqm warehouse including cross dock and pallet storage facilities.... plus
New vehicles to help reduce carbon footprint
South Wales-based K1 Logistics has taken delivery of its first-ever Volvo trucks, welcoming six new FH 460 with I-Save Globetrotter 6x2 tractor units into its fleet with a further two identical trucks set to follow. The new vehicles replace equivalent models from a rival... plus
A Nordic venture for Rhenus
Rhenus Warehousing Solutions is taking over 100% of the Danish company DKI Logistics. Founded in 2001, 3PL DKI now has around 350 employees and seven warehouse locations spread across its headquarters in the port city of Horsens and the cities of Herning and Køge. The Rhenus... plus
Bigger and better in Poland
Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has recently completed the expansion of its distribution centre in Stryków, Poland to provide services for the H&M brand in Eastern Europe. As part of the expansion, floor space was increased by an additional 15,000 sqm to a new total of... plus
Russia's fifteen projects in the Far East
According to information from the Russian news agency Tass, Russia’s Far Eastern seaports will be expanded. As statistics showed, the current annual cargo turnover of seaports in the Far Eastern Basin amounted at 131.2 million t (down 0.9% compared to the year before). It is... plus
Europa Worldwide Group promotes Carlo Turner
Carlo Turner has been promoted to the new position of non-network and continent director at Europa Worldwide Group as part of the firm’s plans to reach new markets and expand its presence in Belgium. Turner currently manages a growing team of 47 staff, located in Belgium and... plus
Oliver Lehmann now heads logistics at Neska
Oliver Lehmann has taken up his position as head of logistics at Neska Schiffahrts- und Speditionskontor, a company of the HGK Logistics and Intermodal division. "We are pushing ahead with the structural change within HGK Logistics and Intermodal and are pleased to... plus
Hydrogen for luxury fashion in Venice
In Venice, Nippon Express Italia (NX Italy) has launched an eco-friendly delivery service using hydrogen-powered primarily to luxury fashion shops. These boats are equipped with removable hydrogen generators, and they emit far less carbon than gasoline and diesel engines. To... plus
Enhancing connections on the Iberian Peninsula
Forwarder Arcese has strengthened its road freight services. Following a recent agreement with a big local player, Arcese's road freight services in Spain have been enhanced with new consolidated daily connections linking the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal. Thanks to this... plus