A distribution hub at Lyon airport 
Panattoni is working with Lyon airport on a new multimodal parcel dock to be developed on a site measuring 7,300 sqm in the Cargoport zone, France’s second-largest freight hub after Paris. This will be Panattoni’s debut in the Rhône-Alpes region as the company looks to... more
A short line to link Tulsa port with UP
The launch of the new short line Verdigris Southern Railroad marked the end of a multi-year project. The 7 km long stretch expands and improves the shipping capabilities for the industrial park of the Tulsa riverport in Inola, Oklahoma (USA). The new track is linked to the US... more
Three more vehicles for event transporter's fleet
The family-run business FCL Event Logistics has expanded its trailer fleet with the addition of three Dry Liner box trailers from Krone Trailer. With demand on the up, the UK event logistics provider needed two high volume Mega Dry Liners plus a versatile City Liner for delivery... more
Helsingborg tests self-driving terminal tractor
In collaboration with Terberg and Easy Mile, the port of Helsingborg is testing an autonomous terminal tractor in its container terminal. The initial phase will be conducted outside regular production times to ensure the system's readiness for live testing by the autumn. The... more
A sustainability survey
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has cooperated with a logistics software company to analyse the current state of sustainability in freight forwarding. Working with Pledge, an emissions reporting software, the association found a growing acceptance of the... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Octopuses can perceive the colours of their surroundings even though they are colour-blind. more
C.H. Robinson names CFO
Global logistics provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide has appointed Damon Lee as its new chief financial officer (CFO), pursuant to the previously announced CFO transition. He will start working for C.H. Robinson on 8 July 2024, and assume the role of CFO the day after the Form 10-Q... more
Final Beluga
After having served as the programme’s test platform since 2018, the last of six Beluga XLs entered service in June 2024. These successors to the A300-600ST, the iconic original ‘Beluga’, continue its mission to strengthen the company’s industrial capabilities. Time for some... more
A strategic partnership in the Americas
Americas GSA, now part of the ECS Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with JetBlue Cargo, the cargo arm of low-cost carrier JetBlue. JetBlue Cargo will benefit from ECS Group's expanded GSSA services and will be able to further expand and enhance its domestic and... more
Europa strengthens presence
System Alliance Europe (SAE) is growing, with Europa Road becoming the 53rd member to join the European groupage service network. The haulier has a network of sales branches in the UK and Ireland to manage goods shipments into Dartford (UK) from domestic depots, from where... more