Cars travel by train 
The Lithuanian carrier LTG Cargo has completed the first project shipment of Skoda Auto passenger cars from Czechia to Kaunas, Lithuania, entirely on standard gauge tracks. A train consisting of 22 double-deck car carrier wagons delivered 220 new passenger cars for the Baltic... plus
A tool to monitor emissions of inland vessels
Shipping Technology's CO2 emission reporting module, incorporated within the ST Brain hardware, has been validated by LRQA for ISO 14083 compliance, ensuring consistent emissions reporting in the maritime industry. The automated system calculates CO2 emissions based on... plus
A new shareholder for Robert Kukla
Tamás Fazakas will become a shareholder at the international freight forwarder Robert Kukla Düsseldorf, effective 1 January 2025. He has been managing director of this associated company since 1 January 2023. Robert Kukla Düsseldorf handled 9,000 loads and achieved a... plus
E-Porter equipped with innovative cybersecurity
Piaggio Group presented its first electric Porter during the Ecomondo fair in Rimini, Italy, last week. This latest vehicle type extends the Italian manufacturer’s range of commercial vehicles with two new four-wheel electric models designed for the specific needs of intra-city... plus
DHL adds first Autostore in Poland
DHL’s new Polish hub has been equipped with an Autostore system, making it the first of its kind for the logistics provider in Central and Eastern Europe. Located in Gorzów Wielkopolski, the facility uses the automated storage and retrieval solution which includes 25 robots... plus
Vietnam Airlines sees volumes surge
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines produced a strong performance for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2024 (USD 3.4 billion - +26.6%), driven by the restoration of its entire domestic network and most of the international network, alongside increased... plus
More digital booking options for air cargo
Through its United Cargo division, United Airlines is one of the USA’s largest air-cargo belly carriers with an extensive global network. United Cargo will enter a collaboration with Cargo One, which will offer freight forwarders a streamlined online experience, simplifying the... plus
Working on sustainable vehicle logistics
Reducing emissions in the finished vehicle logistics industry is part of the new initiatives the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has launched in cooperation with Smart Freight Centre, a non-profit organisation. The aim of the partnership is to use information... plus
Biofuel trials with 20% GHG reduction
Hapag-Lloyd has successfully bunkered its vessel, “Colorado Express”, with a B25 bio marine fuel blend from Exxon Mobil, marking a significant advancement in sustainable marine fuel use. This 25% biofuel blend combines Exxon Mobil’s Premium HDME 50 ultra-low sulphur fuel oil... plus
Strengthening cohesion in the Americas
ECS Group has named Paco Ortega as regional vice president for the Americas, effective 1 July 2024. The announcement follows the recent appointment of Jean Ceccaldi as CEO, further reinforcing ECS Group’s commitment to its transformational goals. In his new role, Ortega will... plus