Hypertrucks for North American network 
DSV has placed an initial order for ten Hypertruck units from manufacturer Hyliion. In order to reduce its carbon footprint and offer lower-emission solutions to meet customer demand, DSV is planning to implement the electrified powertrain technology along its Pan-American... plus
ID Logistics ends 2022 on a high
The French Group ID Logistics achieved a turnover of EUR 686.3 million in Q4/2022, an upswing of almost 25% compared to 2021 (and +4.7% like-for-like). Generated revenue also rose significantly to more than EUR 2,5 billion for 2022, a growth of 31.3% (and 11.3% like-for-like).... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Melons and lettuce are 97% water. Tomatoes are 95%, carrots 90% and bread still as much as 30% water. plus
Ameriflight orders 20 Natilus cargo aircraft
Natilus, a USA-based corporation that designs and produces the world’s first autonomous aircraft for efficient and sustainable freight transport, has announced that freight operator Ameriflight has become the USA’s first regional carrier to sign an aircraft purchase agreement... plus
Recht Logistik: a new generation at the helm
A new generation at the helm: On 1 January 2023, Bernd Recht, who is the third generation of his family to run the company, handed over the majority of the shares in Recht Logistik to Christian Flick (right) and Navid Thielemann (left). Recht has withdrawn from operational... plus
Duisport expands packaging business
Duisport’s Packing Logistics division (DPL), which has been part of the group since 2007, took over RTI Packaging’s branch in Göppingen, Germany, on 1 January 2023. Jan-Malte Wöhrle, managing director at DPL, spoke of "increased storage space and increased crane... plus
Austrian carrier's CDP ranking upgraded
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) significantly improved its environmental performance last year. As a result, the railway logistics company has now received a "B" rating in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The CDP rating is considered the gold standard of... plus
Be aware in Rotterdam
Slightly more seagoing vessels entered Rotterdam in 2022 than in 2021 (29,029 versus 28,876), but fewer inland vessels (97,459 versus 98,469 in 2021). In the port, overall safety has increased, with the number of accidents in port operations dropping from 141 in 2021 to 137 in... plus
Santé et numérique
Du nouveau en logistique sanitaire. À Graz, une entreprise moyenne, le groupe Hadolt, a numérisé la logistique interne et externe de l’hôpital universitaire de Graz grâce à un logiciel de sa propre fabrication. plus
Hydrogen for shunting locos in port areas?
Six partners from science and industry have set up a joint project to explore climate-neutral methods to operate shunting locomotives in the port. The aim is to replace the fuel used to power the shunting locomotives in the port areas of Bremen and Hamburg by hydrogen. While... plus