Training initiative addresses “Wakashio” incident 
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) conducted a training programme in Mauritius for 20 young employees from its head office and group companies in nine countries. The programme aimed to enhance awareness of sustainability and safe operations while contributing to the local community... more
A milestone for rail traffic in Gothenburg
After more than 20 years of work, the extension of the harbour railway to the APM Terminals in Gothenburg, Sweden, has now been completed, with the last kilometre of the double tracks being laid on 25 March. The upgrade has tripled the railway’s capacity from 80 to up to 240... more
Dachser to host webinar on alternative fuels
Dachser Chem Logistics Switzerland and Austria are hosting a webinar on 16 April 2024 (15.00 h -16.30 h) on "Managing the logistics balance sheet: importance, CO2e calculation and alternative fuels". The event is aimed at experts from the chemical industry in both... more
SingPost sets strategy
Singapore Post (SingPost) completed a strategic review of the group last week, which has resulted in the creation of five initiatives for the next three years. With SingPost striving to transform from a postal organisation into a major logistics player, its board has now... more
Cargo-Partner wins EcoVadis bronze medal
Cargo-Partner has improved significantly in the latest ranking published by EcoVadis, a provider of sustainability ratings for companies. The transport and logistics company has made great progress in all areas assessed and its EcoVadis score from 44 to 58 points compared to... more
Lithuania and Ukraine strengthen logistics ties
LTG Cargo and the Ukrainian metallurgical company Arcelormittal are preparing to organise uninterrupted transports of metal coils from Ukraine to Lithuania, specifically to the LTG Cargo hub in Kaunas. Arcelormittal recently visited the Lithuanian freight railway (photo) to... more
Collaboration to explore CNSL-based biofuel
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is leading a collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Fobas, Wärtsilä, and ACT Group to evaluate the potential of cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL)-based biofuel, known as FSI.100, for maritime use. The partnership aims to address concerns about... more
A 'Global Control Centre' for IAI
IAI, an aerospace and defence company, has launched its ‘global control centre’ (GCC) system which was developed for managing and monitoring major projects, most notably the international aircraft conversion programmes that it conducts in Israel and around the world. The... more
Cargo iQ: new director, new programme
Cargo iQ has appointed Marie Seco-Köppen as its new executive director and formally launched a new membership engagement scheme, which aims to further drive quality in the air cargo industry. The scheme includes a tiered membership programme as well as a scorecard system... more
A combined logistics tech solution
Proglove and Topsystem, a division of the Ehrhardt Partner Group, have jointly developed a new package of mobile logistics solutions. The combination of a pick-by-voice software and wearable barcode scanners is intended to relieve employees. Topsystem’s Lydia voice... more