Docks in Barcelona on wire 
The Port of Barcelona has begun to roll out its dock electrification plan. The aim is to halve the CO2 emissions of port operations by 2030 and become a carbon neutral port even before the year 2050. EUR 90 million are earmarked for the project, easing the ships' connection... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A ladybird eats up to a hundred greenflies, mites and bugs per day . plus
Alibaba via Riyad
Saudia Cargo et la branche logistique d’Alibaba Group sont convenues d’assurer cinq vols hebdomadaires de Hongkong vers Liège via la capitale saoudienne – un pilier du pont aérien pour l’e-commerce. plus
Excellency in Singapore
Star Alliance will establish a management office in the city state of Singapore later this year, as decided by its chief executive board, which comprises the CEOs of its 26 member airlines. The board considered that a new centre of excellence would be an important means to help... plus
Earning a profit despite pandemic
Despite a decline in traffic volume, BLS Cargo achieved a positive annual result of CHF 1.9 million in 2020. The Swiss railfreight operator reported sales of CHF 277 million, 5.5% less than in the previous year. Traffic volume fell by 10% to 19,956 trains. The decline in... plus
Gruber Logistics extends network
In this period of economic contraction, Gruber Logistics continues to implement its strategy, which, according to Marcello Corazzola, CEO and member of the board, aims to extend the company’s network in Italy, ensure social sustainability and pursue digitisation. At the... plus
Damaged after return
The Aviation Safety Network reports that a 32 year-old Boeing 737 freighter of the Indonesian Trigana Air Service, bound on a domestic flight for Makassar-Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG), on the island of Sulawesi, suffered a runway excursion on landing at... plus
Strong February in NSWA
The Northwest Seaport Alliance on the US West Coast handled more than 263,000 teu (+1%) in February 2020. Full imports increased by 10.3%, while full exports decreased 13.6%. The upward trend is clear: the year-to-date volumes improved 5.1% to almost 552,000 teu, with full... plus
Self-driving vehicle for Sweden’s roads
Swedish bearings and seals manufacturer SKF is now testing an autonomous driving electric truck together with tech company Einride. The self-driving vehicle will transport goods on a public road between SKF’s factory and its warehouse in Gothenburg, Sweden. For SKF,... plus
Relocation and award
As the first company in western Switzerland, von Bergen has invested in two green, hydrogen-powered trucks, a revolutionary technology that massively reduces CO2 emissions. The transport company has now been awarded this year's "Watt d'Or" energy prize by the Swiss... plus