Damen and Gerdes Green expand green fleet 
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Gerdes Green for a second combi freighter (CF) 3850, which contains green innovations to increase efficiency and sustainability. The vessel will feature a hybrid battery system for short-duration electric sailing, shore power... plus
Kögel Trailer welcomes Thore Bakker
Kögel Trailer, a manufacturer of semi-trailers, has appointed Thore Bakker as chief sales officer (CSO) to oversee the company’s international sales strategies and operations. With this appointment, Kögel completes its management team, which now comprises Christian Renners... plus
A. Hartrodt expands its fleet in the Philippines
The latest addition is a closed truck from the Japanese manufacturer Hino with ten wheels and a payload of 13 t. It will used for domestic haulage of airfreight, LCL and FTL ro-ro shipments from mid-September on and will ensure that customers in the Philippines receive their air... plus
More services for chemical and retail sectors
DP World is augmenting its logistics portfolio for customers in the retail and chemicals sector by adding more capacity for ocean and airfreight, cold chain logistics and warehousing. The company’s Hong Kong subsidiary and its sister company CN Logistics help it cater to... plus
Reducing the environmental impact of logistics
Acer, Dimerco Express Group and Cathay Cargo have launched an innovative partnership to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Cathay director Cargo Tom Owen: “We are delighted to welcome Acer to our corporate SAF... plus
1,400 teu ship joins Dolphin Express line
Tailwind Shipping Lines, a subsidiary of Lidl, christened its new 1,400 teu container ship, “Panda 004,” at the port of Moerdijk in the Netherlands. Attended by around 50 guests, the event marked the company's first ceremonial ship christening. The “Panda 004” will join the... plus
DHL Supply Chain picks COO for Emea region
Contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain has appointed Andries Retief as the new chief commercial officer (CCO) for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Retief brings a wealth of experience to this role, having joined DHL Supply Chain in 2009 and served in various leadership... plus
Mongolia added to Agroexpress network
RDZ Logistics has dispatched the first Agroexpress to Mongolia. Having departed from the TPK Alliance Terminal in Orlovka in Russia’s Volograd region, the train is now on its way to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, 7,000 km away. It is carrying 76 Fesco containers, transporting a total... plus
Expanding in eight Apac countries
India's Group Concorde, which was founded in 1985 by Pukhraj Chug (left), chairman & managing director, and now provides GSSA/GSA services in 14 countries within Asia Pacific and UAE, has been appointed as IAG Cargo's GSA in eight markets: Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia,... plus