HaulageHub and Fors team up on platform 
HaulageHub has entered into a partnership with the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (Fors), a fleet accreditation scheme for safety and efficiency that connects accredited operators with new opportunities. The collaboration introduces a dedicated platform section for Fors... plus
HHLA reports growth in 2024
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has reported preliminary figures for the 2024 financial year, showing a 10.5% increase in revenue to about EUR 1.6 billion and a 22.7% rise in ebit to EUR 134 million. Container throughput at seaport terminals grew by 0.9% to 5.97... plus
Vacad reports increase in air cargo handled in 2024
The association of German air cargo handlers (Vacad) recorded a 1.9% increase in air cargo volumes in Q4/2024, with 456,700 t processed. Compared to Q4/2023, this represents a 0.4% rise. For the full year 2024, the total volume of cargo handled reached about 1.78 million t,... plus
Heavy-duty H2 combustion engine ready soon?
The engineering company Mahle Powertrain has begun testing and calibration work on heavy-duty hydrogen combustion powertrains at its site in Northampton (UK). The trial is conducted as a part of the UK-government supported project Cavendish. The programme aims to quickly... plus
Augmented in Australia, new in New Zealand
Swissport is expanding its air cargo handling operations with new facilities in Melbourne and Sydney and its first location in Auckland (New Zealand), which is set to open next month. The move was designed to enhance capacities, efficiency and service quality for airlines and... plus
Scannell Properties expands German team
On 1 February Scannell Properties appointed Lukas Imdahl as the director of its development activities in Germany. He oversees site acquisitions and the development of build-to-suit and speculative projects in the country. Imdahl previously worked at Evolutiq and Panattoni,... plus
Investing in wind-assisted deepsea shipping
Econowind, a Dutch company from Zeewolde, has secured EUR 1 million in development capital from Invest International, to advance and test its VentoFoil XL, a 24-30 m high wind sail designed for deepsea shipping. The technology, inspired by aviation principles, aims to reduce... plus
Kezad Group expanding capacity
The Kezad Group is expanding its infrastructure with an additional 250,000 sqm of warehousing by the end of 2025, increasing total capacity to 837,000 sqm. The warehouse occupancy rate is rising, despite these capacity additions, driven by increased demand from the automotive... plus
Multiple truck deliveries simultaneously
The US platform Billor supports truck drivers to achieve truck ownership. It combines fintech, technology and logistics, simplifies the complexities of logistics and finance and also manages all operational and financial needs. Now Billor has extended its network and has... plus
Delhivery operates India’s first road train
A road train developed by manufacturer Volvo Trucks was flagged off by Nitin Gadkari, India’s minister of road transport and highways, recently. The vehicle combination will enhance efficiency and capacity in Indian long-haul logistics. The Volvo FM 420 4X2 road train offers... plus