Long-haul truck with a hybrid reefer system 
The Swedish long-haul forwarder Mangbergs Akeri is electrifying its fleet’s refrigeration systems with support of partner Frigoblock, a brand of Thermo King. The project includes installing FK25 electric refrigeration units on Scania V8 engine trucks, and adding Frigoblock... plus
Port of Hamburg "not to be sold to China"
In view of current media reports on the planned cooperation between Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and the Chinese company Cosco Shipping Port Limited (CSPL), a HHLA spokesman stated recently that “HHLA is still in the ongoing process of obtaining the necessary... plus
Densité pesante et envolées 
Des solutions fret aérien pour des crises aussi denses que jamais. En dépit de la baisse des taux de fret aérien et des risques géopolitiques, il existe encore des opportunités. C’est ce qui a été révélé lors du 7e Air Cargo Day Switzerland organisé par IG Air Cargo à Zurich. La... plus
Enhancing rail services in Europe
Swiss intermodal operator Hupac has added a new train service to its German network to connect Dörpen in northern German with Duisburg and Ludwigshafen. The shuttle operates three roundtrips per week and offers onward links to Italy and Southeast Europe. From Duisburg there... plus
Bringing back capacity between Dublin and Miami
Today, 21 October 2022, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is restarting its direct service between Dublin and Miami. Initially operating twice weekly, the service will increase to three times a week from 31 October on an Aer Lingus A330-300.... plus
New alternative to reduce CO2 footprint
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) has taken a new step forward in making the airfreight industry more sustainable with the introduction of GoSAF. As of today, customers can set the level of their contribution to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for every cargo... plus
Data technology for tank cars
Liquid gas tank manufacturer Chemet has commissioned technology specialist Nexxiot to digitise the monitoring of tank cars. Chemet, which is based in Poland and France, is thus the first manufacturer in Europe to offer compressed gas tank cars with digital technology. The... plus
DTM founder Steve Richardson to retire
Steve Richardson, founder of Direct Tyre Management (DTM) is retiring after a career spanning 45 years. Starting out as a tyre fitter for Central Tyres in 1977, his hard work and determination saw him fast-tracked to become the youngest centre manager in Central Tyres’ history.... plus
Titan and ASL sign long-term dry lease agreement
Titan Aircraft Investments, a joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings and Bain Capital Credit, has placed a Boeing 737-800SF converted freighter on long-term dry lease with ASL Aviation Holdings. Titan Aviation Holdings, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, will... plus
Fourteen locomotives for international trade
The FS Group’s logistics hub is expanding its fleet of interoperable locomotives: It recently signed a five-year agreement with the European electric locomotive leasing company Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE), which will supply 14 Siemens Vectron E193 DACHINL locomotives.... plus