Vienna warehouse adopts AutoStore 
Cargo-partner, a subsidiary of Nippon express holdings, is introducing the AutoStore system at its iLogistics Center near Vienna Airport, making it the first freight forwarder in Austria to implement this automation technology. The system is set to meet increasing demand for... more
Nars 2025 – Rail industry gathering
The North American Rail Shippers Association (Nars) will host its annual meeting in Chicago from 7–9 May, providing a networking platform for rail shipping professionals. The event will feature industry leaders discussing several rail topics, as the association reports. The... more
Tailwinds for tankers et al 
Wind power ahoy! Bound4Blue has installed one of its e-sails on a tanker from Eastern Pacific Shipping for the first time. According to the manufacturer “the simplicity of the e-sail” represents an advantage for the specific challenges faced by this type of vessel. more
ULD partnership with Unilode
American Airlines and Unilode Aviation Solutions have signed a long-term ULD management partnership, starting on 1 October. Unilode will provide full ULD management, maintenance and digital tracking solutions, leveraging its global repair network and advanced tracking... more
Enhancing cargo operations in Germany
Aegean has appointed Mondial Airline Services, a subsidiary of the Global GSA Group, as its general sales agent (GSA) for cargo operations in Germany. The partnership entered into effect a month ago, on 19 February, and covers 80 weekly flights connecting Germany with Greece... more
Fleet by AgriVitech joins Akanea
Akanea, part of the Isagri Group, is expanding its transport management system (TMS) offering with the integration of ‘Fleet’ by AgriVitech, a mobile solution designed to optimise delivery management. Fleet by AgriVitech, now integrated into Akanea’s ‘All Roads TMS’,... more
Tarros Group returns to Spain
The Tarros Group has inaugurated a direct service connecting Italy and Spain, with the ‘Vento di Levante’ making its maiden call in Barcelona recently. The fixed-day weekly service offers fast and efficient transit between key Italian ports and Spain. The new route, developed... more
Cold-weather e-trucking
DB Schenker’s electric trucks have demonstrated their reliability in Finland’s extreme winter conditions, as the company has reported. Over the past year two ‘Fuso eCanter’ trucks carried out customer deliveries, proving effective even in temperatures as low as –30°C,... more
CII elects board members
The Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) has appointed Nick Fafoutis, Giancarlo Morgera and Ken O’Brien to its board of directors. Their expertise in ocean shipping, liner services and logistics will strengthen CII’s mission. Fafoutis, an executive vice-president... more
PTP optimises terminal truck operations
The port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia’s largest transhipment hub, has set new productivity records, following the implementation of the ‘Terminal Truck Optimization’ system (TTO) from Kaleris. The system has improved truck scheduling, reducing cycle times by 13% and... more