Re-branding in the North 
In 2019 Bolloré Logistics took a majority stake in the Swedish company Global Freight Solutions and in its Finnish affiliate. The forwarder G-Solutions, which has operated under the Global Freight Solutions (G-Solutions) name so far, will now use the Bolloré Logistics brand with... more
100% zero-emissions refrigerated delivery
Albertsons, a US chain of grocery stores, recently took delivery of two e-trucks at its distribution centre in Irvine CA. The ‘VNR Electric’ models from Volvo Trucks North America are the first zero-tailpipe emission, battery-electric class 8 trucks to be deployed in Albertsons... more
Ikea dreaming of the Seine 
Goods can be delivered to the centre of large conurbations emissions-free by combining inland barge and electric vehicle services. Ikea and Haropa Ports have teamed up for Paris. more
ALC looking for new CEO
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) thanks and says farewell to its chief executive officer Kirk Coningham OAM, whose last day was yesterday, 31 May 2021. Recruitment for a replacement CEO continues with the ALC board commending the high quality and volume of talent that... more
Chinese port connected to train
The container terminal in the Chuanshan port area of Zhoushan Port in Ningbo, East China, recently saw its first rail-sea intermodal train arrive. 100 standard containers fully loaded with solar PV modules were short-barged by trailers from the train to the cargo ship heading... more
More ULCV for CMA CGM
China's CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard, an affiliate of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, has delivered another 23,000 teu dual-fuel containership to Marseille-based shipping company CMA CGM. The newbuild, CMA CGM Trocadero, is 399.9 m in length and 61.3 m in width. The vessel... more
Ready for return of air cargo
Qatar Airways' resumption of four-weekly Atlanta (ATL) flights today, 1 June 2021, marks the full return of the airline’s pre-pandemic US network increasing its gateways to 12, two more than it operated before Covid-19. The airline will also be increasing frequencies to Boston,... more
Italian Railways renews board of directors
The Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane shareholder’s meeting held last week approved the company’s 2020 financial statements, which recorded a profit of EUR 41 million, after it was approved by the board of directors on 31 March 2021. The shareholder’s meeting resolved to allocate... more
Czech carrier to expand to Balkans
CD Cargo continues to expand into foreign markets, which is one of the four pillars of its long-term strategy. The joint-stock company recently established its new subsidiary, CD Cargo Adria. With the new affiliate, the Czech national carrier aims to obtain all the necessary... more
A new offer in Italy
European logistics network Astre has established a new combined offer for general cargo and part-load distribution in Italy. Beyond foodstuffs or hazardous goods, the Italian hybrid system is suitable for a wider range of goods that can be shipped more quickly in the future.... more