A new MD on board 
Inland shipping pioneer Future Proof Shipping (FPS) has appointed Sara Ravazza as its new managing director, effective 1 April 2024. She joins the team of zero emission shipping innovators to strengthen and steer their sustainability-driven initiatives. Bringing over two... more
Price hike in container leasing market
Container leasing rates, particularly from China to North America, surged significantly in Q1/2024, continuing to stay elevated into April. The online platform Container xChange attributes this rise to a widening price gap between Chinese and US containers, with geopolitical... more
Swissport adds forwarder handling in Germany
Following the expansion of its partnership with JAS Worldwide at Frankfurt Airport, Swissport now also provides forwarder handling in Germany. The new service complements Swissport’s existing portfolio of air cargo services for airlines and will now be rolled out globally in the... more
Getting airports ready for disaster relief
DHL Group is expanding its disaster relief services with the launch of Go Help Europe. This new programme allows the logistics provider to cover disaster hotspots worldwide. With the increasing number of climate-related floods in Germany and Belgium and the earthquakes in... more
Prototype swap body to transport more goods
The French Modalis Group has partnered with the Belgian engineering firm Agesia to create a new type of lightweight swap body for the intermodal transport sector. The prototype with a lightened floor is made from special steels and a composite material. The new 45 ft unit... more
Kale Logistics Solutions wins coveted prize
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) was named the logistics technology provider of the year at the inaugural FTCCI shipping and logistics awards. The event in Hyderabad, Southern India, which was hosted by the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI),... more
A world debut
DP World has introduced the world's first fully electric straddle carrier fleet at its new GBP 350 million fourth berth at London Gateway. The eight units, manufactured by Kalmar, are part of the first all-electric berth globally. Each zero-emission carrier, costing GPB 12... more
In time for peak fishing season
Starting today, 23 April 2024, Alaska Air Cargo’s freighter fleet will expand its reach to Los Angeles (LAX) – the first time its dedicated freighters, which serve 20 communities in the state of Alaska, will connect to cities beyond Seattle (SEA) in the lower 48. The two... more
A spotlight on logistics
Last week saw over 2,650 visitors gather in Germany and other European venues for the “Tag der Logistik” ("Supply Chain Day"). The events took place for the 17th time, with 129 different locations in Germany, Lithuania, Switzerland, and other countries. Visitors... more