SAF now in fashion 
Prada Group has announced its first investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits, utilising DHL Global Forwarding's "Go Green Plus" service. By leveraging sustainable fuels, the global logistics services provider can support customers in effectively... plus
Nola to consolidate position as a trimodal hub
The US port of New Orleans (Port Nola) has signed a new ten-year lease arrangement with Kearney Companies, a subsidiary of Precision Terminal Logistics (PTL). As part of the new lease, Kearney will make capital investments through Port Nola-approved facility upfits and... plus
Inclusion in practice at Sievert Logistik
Sievert Logistik has welcomed Holger Schönenberg, the first paraplegic professional truck driver, to its team. Based on the company’s Lengerich site, he will be deployed for tarpaulin transports. To make this possible, the transport and logistics services provider contracted... plus
UV ballast treatment on cargo sailing ship
The “Grain de Sail II”, a 52 m cargo sailing ship based in St. Malo, France, is making strides in sustainable shipping with a ballast water treatment system from Bio-UV Group. Transporting French goods to New York and organic products from the Caribbean, this wind-powered... plus
Boosting cross-border business
Courtesy of Dachser, two new border connect services will give UK exporters access to major European groupage networks. The solution seeks to support UK businesses against the impact of post-Brexit conditions. With Connect40 and Connect42, exporters shipping on delivered... plus
Freight terminal operator appointed
Maritime Transport has secured the contract to operate the new West Midlands Interchange’s strategic railfreight interchange (SRFI) on the West Coast Mainline, UK. The transport company recently signed a long-term agreement with Oxford Properties and Logistics Capital Partners... plus
HFW continues global shipping growth
The global law firm HFW has been advising clients in the maritime shipping industry for more than 140 years. It has over 200 shipping lawyers and 13 master mariners worldwide, specialising in dry shipping, admiralty and crisis management, and transactional work for clients in... plus
MST welcomes Malaysian freighters
Malaysia Airlines (MH) has chosen Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) as its latest destination for a weekly full freighter cargo service with the first inbound flight set to arrive today, 12 April 2024, from Kuala Lumpur. The scheduled weekly flight will use the relatively fuel... plus
Red Sea: EU tankers take the long route
In 2023, EU sanctions on Russian oil exports resulted in a 10% increase in average sailing distances for EU tanker imports, says Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at Bimco. Attacks on ships in the Red Sea area further lengthened average sailing distances by 16% and... plus
157 GDP certifications
157 of DB Schenker’s pharma stations have received a good distribution practice certification, strengthening its position in the medical goods market in America, Europe, and Asia. The company’s life+ portfolio now has the logistics capacity to cover 80% of global healthcare... plus