"Greening" the world's fleet 
Maritime consultancy Clarksons Research has published a report on the adoption of 'green' technology in the world’s merchant fleet. According to this data, currently 4.2% of the operating fleet and 34% of the order book in tonnage (GT) is ready to use alternative fuels or... more
BAX is Europe's most sustainable truck
BAX, a new truck brand from Germany, has been awarded an important industry prize shortly after its official premiere: the 7.5 t truck with its exceptional 3 t payload is to receive the European transport prize for sustainability (ETPN). The deciding factor is not just the... more
Frigoscandia changes hands
Private equity holding Mutares is acquiring Frigoscandia from Posten Norge. Founded in 1948, Frigoscandia specialises in fresh, chilled and frozen food logistics solutions, providing transport services for goods at temperatures from -25° to +25°C. It operates out of 25... more
Isabelle Dresco joins Chep
Global logistics solutions specialist Chep has appointed Isabelle Dresco as chief executive officer of its French and Moroccan subsidiaries. Dresco worked for 15 years for Procter & Gamble (P&G) in Brussels, Geneva, London and Paris, mainly in marketing and brand... more
CMA CGM Group signs for four A350F
CMA CGM Group is the first air cargo operator to sign a binding MoU for the purchase of Airbus' new full freighter, the A350F. With four units, the provider of global shipping and logistics services will lift its total Airbus fleet to nine aircraft, including five A330-200F. CMA... more
100 trucks to modernise UK fleet
Montgomery Transport in UK has placed an order for 100 Mercedes-Benz Actros with Mercedes-Benz dealer Intercounty Truck and Van. Both companies are part of Ballyvesey Holdings. Montgomery Transport provides a range of just-in-time services to a broad cross-section of... more
Cool chain and last-mile transport
Austria-headquartered Cargo-Partner is expanding its food logistics and warehousing segments and its last mile and value-added services. While the warehouse in Prague has taken over nationwide temperature-controlled deliveries for a customer's fresh and frozen fish products... more
Air Tanzania adds Boeing maindeck capacity
Boeing and Tanzania have announced an order for a 787-8 Dreamliner, a 767-300 freighter (photo) and two 737 MAX jets at the 2021 Dubai Airshow last week. The airplanes, valued at more than USD726 million at list prices, will be operated by Air Tanzania, the country’s national... more
Swire projects boosts its fleet
Swire Projects, the projects division of Swire Shipping (rebranded from China Navigation (CNCo) in October this year) and Nordic Project & Finance have inked an agreement for the long-term charter of six multipurpose heavy-lift vessels. The terms of the charter remain... more
Sennder chooses Anthony Guillouet for France
Digital freight forwarder Sennder has appointed Anthony Guillouet as managing director for its French market. He replaces Maxime Legardez, former MD of Sennder France and founder of Everoad. Guillouet brings over 20 years of experience to the business. He has held various... more