Digitised process cuts CO2 at port of Gothenburg 
The port of Gothenburg has introduced "Digital Port Call," a platform aimed at digitalising the vessel arrival process to boost efficiency and sustainability. As Scandinavia's largest port, with 6,000 annual ship calls, the hub requires extensive coordination among... plus
New CO2 emission standards for HDVs
Yesterday, 13 May 2024, the council of the European Union adopted the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDV), amending and strengthening the existing EU rules. The revisions will make almost all new heavy-duty vehicles with certified CO2 emissions... plus
Railways versus gigaliners
A majority of citizens in eight countries of the European Union (EU) say no to ‘mega trucks’ - lorries with a weight of 44 t or more and a length of 30 m - and favour combined transport over bigger and heavier trucks. These results were found in surveys conducted in nine EU... plus
A pallet procurement partner
The Bewital Group, a producer of animal feed, is cooperating on the purchasing of pallets with digital trading platform Pacurion. The companies share regional roots in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany). Pacurion will support Bewital’s annual requirement for 100,000 load carriers.... plus
Codognotto kicks off Dubai air cargo service
Following the inauguration of its new UAE hub, the Codognotto Group has launched weekly air consolidation services between Dubai and Milan. The new offering, which has been in operation since mid-April, enables customers to ship goods at fixed rates between Italy and the UAE.... plus
A relief shipment to Kabul
Bolloré Logistics aid & relief team in UAE was awarded a contract to facilitate the transport of 180 t of temperature-sensitive medication from Dubai to Kabul for a humanitarian organisation. The temperature-controlled shipment required meticulous planning and execution to... plus
Karen Klement to head sales department
The Pfenning Group, a full-service supply chain service provider based in Heddesheim (Germany), has recruited Karen Klement as sales manager. With effect from 1 April 2024, the experienced logistics expert will be responsible for acquiring and developing new customer... plus
A dual role for Pierre Jalady
UTA Edenred, a European mobility service provider and part of the Edenred Group, has appointed French manager Pierre Jalady as its new managing director as of 1 April 2024. He will also act as general manager of Edenred Mobility Emea. Jalady has extensive professional... plus
RZDL continues to expand its own loco fleet
The Russian transport and logistics company began building its own locomotive fleet in December 2023, purchasing two shunting diesel locomotives for this purpose, and is now planning to buy two more such locomotives in 2025. The expansion is in response to a growing demand... plus
Over the Irish Sea
Toga Freight Services announced earlier this month that it has acquired London-based Irish Sea Logistics, a specialist forwarder operating between Great Britain and Ireland and thus gained a further opening into the British market. From its customs TSF bonded warehouse in... plus