Schedule reliability still the weak point 
Sea-Intelligence, a Copenhagen-based maritime intelligence provider, has updated its schedule reliability figures up to and including December 2021. The report covers the relevant data from 34 trade lanes and more than 60 carriers. Schedule reliability continues to decline,... plus
Exoskeletons at work
Hermes Fulfilment is strengthening the backs of its employees at the logistics centre in Ansbach, Germany. After a test phase, electrically operated exoskeletons are being used there for the first time. They stabilise the lumbar spine and relieve the back muscles, especially... plus
New cargo connection from Munich to Beijing
Munich is offering a new cargo connection to Beijing. The first aircraft, a Boeing 777 of Air China, landed at Bavaria's aviation hub on 24 January 2022. Air China will connect Munich and Beijing six times per week carrying automotive supplies, among other things. The new... plus
First electric vans for UK-based delivery firm
Swift Despatch, a delivery firm based in UK, has introduced the first four electric vans in its fleet as it plans to replace 30% of its existing vehicles with EVs. The launch of these electric vehicles is part of the business’ ongoing commitment to invest in the growth of... plus
Linking air and road in APAC
Love is in the air - also for Geodis that is currently expanding its own operated air cargo network with three other intra-Asia Pacific (APAC) flight routes. Via its new hub in Kuala Lumpur, the logistics operator will link the air services with its road network in southeast... plus
Bolloré Logistics picks Jorge Anacona
Bolloré Logistics has appointed Jorge Anacona as managing director for Chile. His goal will be to drive the company's growth and align the staff's talent, company tools and network to improve Bolloré's customer service and strengthen its position in the Chilean market.... plus
Full freight boom in Basel
While the passenger business at Basel-Mulhouse Airport (EAP) showed a mixed performance in 2021, as expected (-60% compared to 2019), the bi-national airport's cargo business climbed to 119,300 t (2020: +10%, 2019: +12.3%). As announced at the New Year's media conference... plus
Barcelona Maersk's hub for southwest Europe
Maersk recently opened a logistics centre in Barcelona. The new building, a facility of almost 8,200 sqm, will provide logistics services for the Iberian Peninsula and the south of France. Amongst others, it features an 11 m high storage area and 39 loading docks "which... plus
Parcel and pallet boom continues
Eurodis' European transport network, an international delivery service for parcels and pallets in 36 European countries, increased its volume of consignments by 31% in 2021. Founded in 1993, the cooperation of logistics service providers offers both B2B and B2C shipments.... plus
JCL Logistics names Axel Hinz and Christof Marx
International logistics service provider JCL Logistics has appointed Axel Hinz (left), previously CEO air & ocean, as group CEO. Christof Marx (right), previously CEO road & rail, will be group COO. Both positions are new to the corporate organisation of JCL Logistics.... plus