Developing sustainable shipping corridors 
The Port Authority of Bilbao and Portsmouth International Port have signed an MOU to collaborate on developing green and digital shipping corridors. The partners seek to boost freight and passenger transport between their ports, focusing on sustainable, efficient, and speedy... plus
Yodel bolsters leadership team
Following a record year with revenues up 3.4%, UK-based independent parcel carrier Yodel has announced two new senior executive appointments, both are internal promotions. Mark O’Sullivan has been named COO, after having worked at Yodel as director of sort & transport... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In the USA, a large part of the population but also many horses are overweight. plus
Hermes lands contract at Schiphol
Air services provider Dnata has contracted Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) to digitalise cargo handling processes in its new warehouse, Freight Building 17 (FB17), . HLT is collaborating with logistics systems supplier Lödige Industries to pioneer the fully automated... plus
JAS adds to its Polish network
The next stop for JAS Worldwide is Wroclaw in Poland: JAS commenced operations at its new office on 1 March 2024. With demand for freight forwarding and logistics services growing in the city and the surrounding areas, the company says that this hub will be central for its... plus
Digital transformation in maritime trade
Kale Info Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based community platforms for the logistics industry, has joined the American Association of Port Authorities (Aapa) to drive digital transformation in maritime trade. The partnership aims to optimise operations, address... plus
A promotion for Michael de Reese
Michael de Reese took over as head of the Rhenus port logistics division on 11 March 2024. He had previously led the group’s port business as managing director of Rhenus ports for many years. De Reese, a qualified engineer, began his career within the Rhenus group as... plus
Boosting e-commerce logistics in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline group, has launched an e-commerce logistics hub within the Ethiopian cargo & logistics premises at Bole International Airport. The newly built facility, which is dedicated to e-commerce, mail, and courier logistics... plus
Price pressures and structural deficit
In 2023, SBB Cargo Switzerland improved its result by CHF 148 million to CHF -40 million compared to 2022. This is particularly due to the write-down made in the previous year (CHF –128 million). Traffic performance fell by 7.5% compared to 2022. The company attributed this... plus
Celebrating 25 years of executive search
Turnpoint Executive Search, founded by Pierre Raynal in 1999, is celebrating a quarter of a century in the recruitment business this month. Specialising exclusively in the transport, logistics, and supply chain sectors, the company focuses on recruiting executives and top... plus