ONE to certify land operations 
Following Ocean Network Express’ (ONE) ISO 14001 certification in marine operations in 2018, the company’s affiliates in Europe and Africa plan to obtain the same accreditation but this time enhancing their environmental performance of landside operations as well. The ISO... plus
Menzies continues shopping spree
In UK, Menzies Distribution has acquired JBT, a Scottish logistics and supply chain services company with an annual turnover of GBP 23 million. With the takeover, Menzies adds 200 vehicles and six operating sites to its network. Based in Bathgate, West Lothian, with further... plus
Cargo softens first non-profitable year
With a loss of AED 22.1 billion (USD 6.0 billion), 2020-21 was Emirates Group's first non-profitable year in over three decades. With the strong demand in air freight throughout the year, Emirates Skycargo reported a revenue of AED 17.1 billion (USD 4.7 billion), an increase... plus
Gulftainer gets new CFO
Gulftainer, an independent port management and 3PL logistics company based in the UAE and the parent company of GT USA, has appointed Javier Echeverria as its new CFO, to support its international expansion and growth strategy. Echeverria previously served as regional... plus
Lagermax mourns death of Anton Baumgartner
Lagermax announced in June that Anton Baumgartner, who helped shape the Salzburg transport and logistics company for over seven decades and was awarded the golden medal of merit of the state of Salzburg in 1986, passed away on 10 May shortly before his 90th birthday. As... plus
Shaping Neoline's first cargo ship
Neoline has inked a LOI with Loire (France)-based Neopolia Mobility for the construction of its first 136-m long sailing cargo ship following a new international tender. The project is now in the financial closure phase with the aim of starting construction this summer,... plus
GAC breaks ground in Doha
In Ras Bufontas Free Zone Doha, construction is underway on GAC Qatar’s new 27,000 sqm multi-user contract logistics facility. It follows the signing of an agreement between GAC and Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) in February this year. The facility is expected to be... plus
Fleet addition for 50th anniversary
In UK, fuel oil and lubricants supplier Ford Fuels has taking delivery of its latest batch of vehicles from DAF Trucks. Two new 18 t DAF LF 260s join eleven further rigids which entered service last year, adding to the majority of DAF vehicles in the 90 strong fleet. The... plus
Faster handling of reefer containers
The Port of Rotterdam Authority, the port’s customs authorities, GroentenFruit Huis and Portbase have joined forces to speed up the handling of reefer containers, which currently account for more than 15% of the containers shipped via the Port of Rotterdam. The cooperation... plus
XPO Logistics names executives for spin-off
XPO has appointed Eduardo Pelleissone president for the Americas and Asia Pacific regions and Neil Shelton chief strategy officer of GXO Logistics. Their positions will become effective when XPO’s intended spin-off comes on stream in Q3/2021, creating two pure-play industry... plus