New dual-fuel ship joins Maersk’s fleet 
Maersk has officially named its ninth dual-fuel methanol vessel, “A.P. Møller,” during a ceremony in Singapore, marking its maiden voyage from Asia to Europe. This vessel, with a capacity of 16,592 teu, is part of a larger fleet of 18 methanol-powered ships scheduled for... plus
A first for Chilean salmon
Chile's seafood industry reached a new milestone as the country's first shipment of fresh, chilled salmon fillets arrived in Australia last week. The 220 kg cargo, exported by two major Chilean companies, marks the beginning of a new chapter for Chilean seafood exports.... plus
E-trucks have already covered 30 million km
With the addition of the electric axle as a new component, the E-Tech T from Renault Trucks can achieve a range of 600 km without recharging. According to the French truck manufacturer, the new model will be produced at the Renault plant in Bourg-en-Bresse and can be ordered... plus
Struggling to improve customer service
Parcel deliverers are struggling to keep up with customers’ seasonal demands, as Citizens Advice reports in its recently published annual parcels league ranking. Out of the top five delivery companies by parcel volume, Royal Mail and Amazon are ranked first in terms of overall... plus
Unipart Logistics picks MD for UK
Mike Bristow is Unipart Logistics’ new managing director for the UK. He joins Unipart from DHL, where he served for 17 years, working his way from operations director to managing director and member of the UK board. Prior to DHL, he held senior manager roles at both Asda and... plus
E-ship 1 enters global charter market
Enercon and EMS Chartering have partnered to optimise the utilisation of Enercon’s wind-assisted cargo vessel, "E-Ship 1," enhancing its presence on the charter market. This collaboration enables third-party cargo transport alongside Enercon's wind turbine components,... plus
Bertschi expands Rotterdam terminal
The Swiss intermodal chemical logistics specialist Bertschi will open an extension of its terminal in the Dutch port of Rotterdam by the end of this year. The upgrade will position the terminal as a key hub in the port, Bertschi reported in a social media post on Linked-In.... plus
Rhenus completes Rhine-side hub
Rhenus is setting up its new Swiss logistics centre near the Rhine in Möhlin, Aargau, where it aims to implement an automated storage solution. Using 30 P40 Geek+ robots and seven roboshuttles, the logistics provider is looking to handle goods at a 70% faster speed while... plus
Faster pork deliveries
RZD Logistics has launched an additional route for faster deliveries of pork in refrigerated containers from Russia to China. The meat will be shipped by rail from Selyatin near Moscow, Russia, via the Kazakhstan-Chinese border crossing at Dostyk-Alashankou to Chendou, China.... plus
Joint venture to ramp up fleet capacity
PSA Singapore and Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) have formed a joint venture to enhance container terminal operations in Singapore, set to begin by late 2024. The collaboration aims to provide EMC's expanding fleet with assured terminal capacity while driving operational... plus