Tender for a first e-fuel deployment 
The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (Zemba) will launch a new tender in January 2025 aimed at driving the first commercial deployment of e-fuels in maritime transport, starting in 2027. By aggregating demand in 40 companies, Zemba intends to contract for 80 billion... plus
A tandem for Seafrigo
Seafrigo Group, a provider of specialist cool-chain food logistics, has appointed Bruno Plantaz as its new group chief executive officer (CEO). Company founder, Eric Barbé, is stepping up to the role of president and will work alongside Plantaz as they complete the next stage in... plus
Last flight
On 1 November, border protection agriculture specialists (CBPAS) at the Louisville port of entry intercepted a shipment from Nigeria heading to a residence in West Palm Beach, Florida. The shipment was manifested as “yam flour sponge”, hoping to avoid detection. A physical... plus
30 million poppies for Britain
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Millbray Contracts, which is part of the APC Network, delivered poppies for the Royal British Legion in the UK for the third consecutive year. The four-week project saw APC shipping 30 million poppies to army barracks, schools, offices, homes and... plus
On-site biosecurity inspections
Victoria International Container Terminal (Vict) at the port of Melbourne has gained approval to conduct rural tailgate inspections under Australia’s approved arrangement class 14.4, enabling on-site biosecurity checks for containers bound for rural areas in Victoria.... plus
TIP Group delivers 56 trailers
The truck leasing company has won the contract to renew the existing trailer fleet of Interfloor, UK-based underlay and flooring accessories supplier. TIP has now delivered 56 new trailers to its customer as part of a comprehensive long-term hire arrangement. The new assets... plus
Port of Rotterdam picks COO
The shareholders have appointed Berte Simons as chief operating officer (COO) of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, effective 1 January 2025. She will join the executive board and succeed Boudewijn Siemons, who was named CEO and interim COO in February 2024. Effective 1 January... plus
La fête à Houston! 
Breakbulk Americas, un salon digne des 20 ans de Chipolbrok America. Lorsque la Chine et la Pologne ont enregistré un nombre accru de départs de la Chine et de l’Extrême-Orient vers les USA, les propriétaires de Chipolbrok ont créé une représentation à Houston. Début de la... plus
Rail service also for very small quantities
Finland-based Nurminen Logistics has purchased the Swedish railway logistics company Essinge Rail. This acquisition will make it a significant railway operator in the growing freight market between the Nordic countries and Continental Europe, Nurminen said. The purchase is part... plus