WLP docks in Vietnam 
The Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA) has registered with the World Logistics Passport (WLP) in an effort to improve trade and supply chain connectivity. WLP, a policy initiative launched by the state of Dubai in 2019 to increase trading opportunities between... plus
Chorus and Purolator enter charter deal
The Voyageur Aviation Corp, a subsidiary of Chorus Aviation, has completed a six-month trial service and signed a three-year contract with Purolator for the provision of air cargo charter services. Voyageur will replace two aircraft used in the trials with two Dash 8-100... plus
Electric trucks: largest order
Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) in the USA will be deploying 14 Volvo VNR Electric models on its Southern California last-mile delivery routes by the end of 2022. For Volvo Trucks North America the deal represents the largest single purchasing commitment for electric... plus
Nicholas Minde joins Sennder
Sennder, a European digital freight forwarder, has hired Nicholas Minde as general manager for the DACH region, effective 1 August 2021. As the company has expanded its network over the past 18 months, now counting more than 12.500 trucks servicing several German DAX 30 and... plus
An inland shipping first for Sweden
The first container barge shuttle service on Sweden’s inland waterways is in the pipeline. The barges will sail between Stockholm’s newly-opened Norvik Port and the port of Västerås. The service will be operated by German shipping line Deymann, deploying the 208 teu barge... plus
Laso Transportes in Central Europe
Effective May 1, 2021, Laos Transportes launched another international subsidiary, Laso Slovenia. Laso Transportes, which was established on 2 May 2007, exactly 14 years before this event, as a result of the merger of two major Portuguese special transport companies, is... plus
Renault Trucks appoints Swiss sales director
Martin Hofer assumed his new role as Swiss sales director at Renault Trucks, Switzerland, in Dietikon, on 1 April 2021. His mission is to lead and support the sales team and oversee the network of distributors. He will be responsible for product management based on a clearly... plus
Jost launches new social media format online
Jost presents its new social media format JostTruck Stop: As from May 2021, Jost World, a manufacturer and supplier of security related systems for utility vehicles, will publish a new clip every two weeks on the group's social media channels on YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook.... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The rum drink Grog goes back to the nickname of the British admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), who always wore a grogram overcoat made of camel hair. "Old Grog" ordered rum to be diluted with water in 1740. plus
Latam Group’s 30-year strategy
Latam Group, a major aviation operator in Latin America, has launched its ‘sustainability strategy’, which aims for carbon-neutrality, no waste to landfills and the protection of ecosystems in South America. Latam will collaborate with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to develop... plus