Hellmann Italy picks new MD 
Enrico Farneti will take over as the new managing director of the Italian subsidiary of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Hellmann Italy) in November, as a successor to Daniela Coppola, who will leave the company at the end of the year as planned. Following various roles in Italy... plus
Fuso e-canters to electrify deliveries in Malmö
The Swedish company Falkenklev Logistik is adding six new Fuso eCanter 9C18e to its electric truck fleet. The light units will be used exclusively for DHL transport operations on the southern coast of Sweden in the Skane region and particularly in the city of Malmö. The 8.55... plus
A first for Maersk in Vietnam
Maersk has opened its first bonded warehouse in Vietnam and thus created more capacities in the north of the country for import and export operations. Located at SLP Park in Nam Dinh Vu IP, the hub offers connections to Hai Phong’s seaport area and thus further shipping routes.... plus
Order book rebound
According to Bimco, shipyards have delivered a record-breaking 2.5 million teu capacity in container ships just ten months into 2024, with 410 new vessels contributing to an 8.7% fleet increase, now totalling 30.4 million teu in 6,699 ships. Since 2020, the fleet has... plus
Nav Aero welcomes new airline partner
Nav Aero, a global cargo general sales and services (GSSA) network, is entering a partnership with Saudia Cargo. This collaboration enhances Nav Aero’s airline network, increasing its global connectivity and providing expanded cargo solutions to clients globally. Saudia... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
After his term in office (2001-2009), former US President George W. Bush published a book of self-painted portraits of veterans and military personnel. plus
After Madrid, Dublin and Lisbon
Urban logistics property developer and asset manager Chancerygate has opened an office in Paris and appointed a development director for France as it takes the next steps in its European expansion. Antonio Di Scipio’s previous role was acquisition and development director at... plus
E-truck brings organic vegetables
Gebrüder Meier in Buchs, Zurich, Switzerland, has received several awards for its commitment to the environment. Now the family business, which specialises in the cultivation of organic vegetables, has taken a further step towards sustainability with the purchase of a fully... plus
Cheers to a consulting collaboration
Broad Range Logistics is collaborating with Cascadia Managing Brands to strengthen food and beverage deliveries. Under the agreement, Cascadia will provide consulting for its partner’s market expansion. Broad Range has committed to offering up to five-year contracts with a... plus
Kobe Port to house dangerous goods warehouse
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will establish a logistics centre on Port Island, port of Kobe, Japan, which will feature two warehouses for dangerous goods and one for general cargo. It is expected to come on stream by spring 2026. Managed by MOL’s Japan Express Co., this... plus