Two more trucks for LPG supplier 
UK-based Rectory Gas Supplies has invested in two new Krone trailers. Providing LPG gas to homes, businesses, and the trade, in Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and Humberside, the company recently expanded into Norfolk and needed two trailers to transport gas bottles and cylinders... more
Noatum Maritime expands to Turkey
Noatum, a multinational provider of port operations and maritime services, has opened a new office in Turkey to extend its reach in the Mediterranean region. Led by country manager Ömür Kuyucuoglu, the new office will deliver integrated services from its locations in... more
A new board member for Birsterminal
Hans-Peter Hadorn has joined the board of the multipurpose stevedoring, warehousing and multimodal Rhine barge and rail operator Birsterminal in the Swiss Rhine Ports at Basel / Birsfelden. He returns to the port industry after having retired from the Swiss Rhine Ports, where he... more
DP World expands hub infrastructure in Romania
With the opening of three facilities on one day last Wednesday (15 May 2024), the port and terminal operator improves the links between its existing sea, rail, barge, and truck services in Romania, boosting the movement of goods between mainland Europe to the Black, North and... more
Sennder bolsters leadership team
Sennder, a digital road freight forwarder with a Europe-wide customer base, has named David Vismans as chief product officer (CPO) and Kollen Glynn as chief technology officer (CTO). The two high-profile executives will work closely together to expand the company’s product... more
Automating the storage process
Geodis has teamed up with Dematic, a logistics technology provider, to install new automation solutions: The new autostore system at the Geodis hub in Moulins involves 12,500 containers, four R5 robots and two conveyor ports that will be used to boost efficiency and growth.... more
An operator for Louisville rail terminal
Precision Terminal Logistics (PTL) will operate Norfolk Southern’s rail terminal in Louisville, Kentucky, supplying transloading services for various shippers in the area. The Louisville terminal can handle hazmat and non-hazmat materials, dry and liquid bulk products, food... more
More women in the shipping industry
On 18 May 2024, the third International Day for Women in Maritime will be celebrated to promote female employment and address gender imbalances in the sector. Initiated by the International Maritime Organization, this day highlights progress and ongoing efforts. The proportion... more
A design first for the aviation industry
At the 34th Astrid Awards, the world's only independent awards programme dedicated to excellence in all areas of design in corporate communications and organised by New York–based Mercomm, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) picked up the best prizes. As the first... more
A premiere for IAG Cargo
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is opening a new route between Dublin (DUB) and Denver (DEN) for the first time in its history. From today, 17 May 2024, IAG Cargo customers will be able to transport goods directly between Dublin and Denver... more