First trans-Atlantic service by Gemini Cooperation 
On 3 February DP World Southampton welcomed the ‘MV Leonidio’, the first vessel under the Gemini Cooperation’s trans-Atlantic AL1/AT3 service, at the Southampton logistics hub. The ship will call at key European ports, before heading for the USA. Gemini, a cooperation effort... plus
Switzerland to allow automated driving
Up until now there were no automated driving systems approved for road use in Switzerland. This is now set to change, with automated driving to be allowed in Switzerland from 1 March onwards. The first pilot projects are underway, one of which concerns freight transport... plus
Rhenus Port Logistics appoints executives
Marcel Meyer (on the left) will take over as the head of the Rhenus Port Transport unit on 1 May, succeeding Thomas Maassen. As Port Logistics CFO he played a key role in the division’s growth and internationalisation. Philip Tomaskowicz (on the right) will assume leadership... plus
Approval for M2 drone in Saudi Arabia
Matternet has become the first operator approved to deploy its M2 drone in Saudi Arabia, following certification by the country’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (Gaca). The approval recognises the FAA type certification issued in the USA and confirms compliance with Gaca... plus
AGS investing in KGW
Accelerated Global Solutions (AGS) has acquired a 15% stake in the KGW Group, which it says has thus reinforced its leadership in trans-Pacific ocean freight services. The investment supports AGS CEO Chris Zheng’s goal of building a USD 1 billion end-to-end supply chain network,... plus
Wind-assisted ship propulsion gaining momentum
Econowind has sold over 100 ‘VentoFoil’ units, marking a what it called a major milestone in wind-assisted ship propulsion. The technology has been designed to cut fuel consumption, reduce CO₂ emissions, and meet tighter regulations worldwide. Since the first deployment on... plus
Partnership for more sustainable logistics
The Swedish truck manufacturer Scania, the lubrication supplier SKF, and the Lots Group, a Scania transport affiliate, have launched one of Europe’s longest routes for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), operated by haulier Ahrens Akeri. The goal is to create recurring loops... plus
DSV reports stable 2024 results; eyes growth
DSV delivered solid 2024 results, with earnings growth in the second half, the company has said. Group CEO Jens H. Lund stated that “we grew ahead of the market, driven by our commercial initiatives supporting customers facing great supply chain challenges.” He highlighted... plus
Rail and port join forces in Baltimore
Under a new partnership the US class I railway CSX will manage transport, and the port logistician Amports will provide handling services for containers, at the Atlantic Terminal in Baltimore MD (USA). The move will help ensure smooth transitions between rail and port. The... plus
Sennder acquires CHR’s Est
The European road forwarder Sennder has announced the acquisition of C.H. Robinson’s European Surface Transportation unit (Est). Following a transition period, Est will operate under the Sennder brand. The companies didn’t disclose details of the transaction. With this... plus