Who for freight? 
As it announced a slate of senior appointments, promoting 19 executives including eight UAE nationals, and six women, Dubai-based Emirates Group said it "readies itself for its next phase of growth." HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief... plus
Lower volumes in combined transport
Falling demand, strikes, declining quality and cost pressures have impacted freight volumes: In 2023, Germany-based Kombiverkehr shifted a total of 815,467 truckloads from road to rail, or 1.63 million teu. The company therefore shipped 15.9% fewer containers, swap bodies and... plus
Zim's new LNG vessels
Zim Integrated Shipping Services celebrated the naming ceremonies of three new LNG vessels in Korea and China, advancing its sustainability efforts. The vessels, “Zim Mount Elbrus”, “Zim Mount Vinson”, and “Zim Pearl”, are part of the shipping line’s fleet renovation, with... plus
Industry fights transit bans
Germany’s federal association for road haulage, logistics and disposal (BGL) has joined forces with other European associations to oppose the ban prohibiting truck transit on Friday afternoons on the Tauern motorway. According to the BGL, this regulation, which Austria... plus
For the future of fashion
The French clothes retailer Gémo has chosen the Manhattan active warehouse management system for its digital transformation, aiming to meet growing demands for omnichannel and sustainable purchasing. The warehouse management solution is provided by Manhattan Associates and... plus
First e-ATA carnet issued in the USA
Los Angeles-based Rock-it Cargo has issued and processed the first US digital ATA carnet for a time-critical hand-carry shipment from New York to London. It was used to ship microphones, designed by Emmy Award-winning costume designer Perry Meek, to this year’s TPI awards... plus
A promotion for Edvinas Demenius
Smartlynx Airlines has welcomed Edvinas Demenius as chief executive officer. He has been chief commercial officer and a member of the company’s board for over seven years and has helped developing Smartlynx into a major global ACMI provider during challenging times for the... plus
The sulphur switch strategy
In its latest analysis, Sea-Intelligence reports that since the implementation of the IMO2020 regulations, which mandate the use of low-sulphur fuel or approved alternatives like exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers), shipping lines have saved a cumulative USD 13 billion by... plus
CTP hires business development director
CTP Germany, real estate owner, project developer and manager of logistics, commercial and industrial property, has appointed Marcus Breuer as business development director to strengthen its German team. Breuer has over 25 years of experience in the property sector,... plus
Haulier lands big intermodal contract
J.B. Hunt has entered into a multi-year intermodal service agreement with its long-term partner Walmart, whereby it will acquire the retailer’s rational intermodal container and chassis fleets. The North American haulier is a specialist in converting over-the-road shipments... plus