Clever combinations are green and efficient 
Cosmetics manufacturer L'Oréal has been relying on DB Cargo Full Load Service (FLS) to ensure eco-friendly shipments of its products for over four years and has now extended this partnership for another three years. Weekly transports with alternative powered HVO trucks bring... plus
A new maritime route via Colombo
Sealead Shipping has launched a new direct liner service in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), enhancing maritime connectivity between the Far East, India, and East Africa. The Far East India Djibouti (FID) service, which began operations on 5 September,... plus
Yusen selects WMS for UK hub
Yusen Logistics is fitting its new UK distribution hub with a warehouse management system by Manhattan Active, aiming to enhance operational efficiency at the site. On an area of 110,647 sqm, the Japanese logistics provider is establishing another hub in its UK network, this... plus
L.I.T. Air & Sea expands management team
Andreas Janetzko joined the management of L.I.T. Air & Sea on 1 September. With his colleagues Simeon Breuer and Michael Borowski, the logistics expert will drive forward the company's global expansion in his new role, particularly in Asia and North and South America, and... plus
Seaport Manatee secures hurricane recovery aid
Seaport Manatee is set to receive USD 9.5 million in emergency funding from the state of Florida to aid recovery efforts following hurricane Milton, which made landfall on 9 October. Announced by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, the funding will support repairs to critical... plus
lRU promotes TIR in Riyadh
Border delays raise the cost of international road haulage by up to 50%, dampening trade potential. At the Global Logistics Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) underlined the significant payoffs of harmonising border-crossing procedures... plus
From Schenker to Dachser
Philipp Toscana assumed his new position as manager of the forwarding department at the Dachser site in Wundschuh near Graz (Austria) on 2 September 2024. With 23 years of experience in the logistics industry, he brings both in-depth knowledge and valuable leadership skills to... plus
European Cargo opens base in Wales
From today, 16 October 2024, the British airfreight carrier European Cargo is launching a new base in Wales. There will initially be three weekly A340F flights linking Cardiff airport (CWL) with China, building to four, with the ambition of this frequency increasing in the... plus
Barcelona pilots shore power system
The port of Barcelona has made a significant step towards decarbonisation by successfully connecting the “MSC Mette”, a 24,000-teu container ship, to the onshore power supply (OPS) system at the Best terminal, allowing the ship to shut off its engines and operate entirely on... plus
A JV into Saudi Arabia
Ceva Logistics has joined forces with Almajdouie Logistics to create a new venture in Saudi Arabia born out of Riyadh’s inaugural Global Logistics Forum. In the project, the logistics companies will work together to expand their presence in the kingdom, combining Ceva’s... plus