L.I.T. augments intermodal services in Italy 
Autotrasporti Pedot has a new owner. The intermodal specialist based in Trentino-Alto Adige (Italy) has been taken over by the German L.I.T. Group with retroactive effect from 1 January 2024. Pedot has a rail-capable trailer fleet and offers road transport of full and part loads... plus
More certificates for Dachser
Dachser has once again received certificates for its life science and health care logistics, encompassing its airfreight and distribution practices. The logistics provider’s hub in Shanghai has been recertified according to the Iata Ceiv Pharma standards, confirming the... plus
Survitec calls for stricter fire safety checks
Survitec, a global provider of survival technology solutions, has issued a white paper calling for increased industry oversight in ship fire safety inspections due to a rise in ship detentions and losses from fires. The paper, released at the Posidonia tradeshow, highlights... plus
DB Schenker relocates new furniture logistics
The contract and furniture logistics specialist Reber Logistik is taking over the shipment and distribution of new furniture between Germany and France, a business that was previously organised by DB Schenker, effective 1 June 2024. The rail subsidiary has decided to discontinue... plus
TIP trials solar-powered trailer
The twelve-month trial in the UK involves a zero-emission, battery, and solar-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU) fitted to one of TIP Group’s reefer trailers. The test vehicle "Endurance " is designed and manufactured by Sunswap and is equipped with solar... plus
PCN's new Romanian member
The Romanian logistics company Dacorom International has joined the Project Cargo Network (PCN). The specialist for project and out of gauge cargo comes recommended by other PCN members due to its industry expertise and many certifications and licenses. Founded in 1993,... plus
Longer office hours during summer season
Delta Cargo has recently expanded its hours of operation at several key stations, just in time for the start of the busy summer season. The US carrier’s warehouse locations in Boston (BOS), Detroit (DTW), Los Angeles (LAX), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Seattle (SEA) now offer... plus
CSM launches Dubai office
Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM), a member of the Columbia Group, has expanded its global footprint with a new office in Dubai. With this move, CSM aims to enhance its presence in the Middle East and complement its existing operations in Saudi Arabia, focusing on strengthening the... plus
SAF production to triple in 2024
The international air transport association (Iata) has announced that its projections for a tripling of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production in 2024 to 1.9 billion litres (1.5 million t) are on track. This would account for 0.53% of aviation’s fuel need in 2024. “SAF... plus