Omnitrax now serves three P&G facilities 
The US rail company has been selected as the switching partner for P&G’s laundry care factory in Lima, Ohio (USA). Omnitrax is an affiliate of the Broe Group and operates 28 railroads. The new rail contract took effect on 1 November 2024 and marks the third P&G... more
Five more LNG dual-fuel vessels
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has placed an order for five additional 9,000 teu liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container vessels, accelerating its fleet renewal strategy. Built by China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, the newbuilds are scheduled for delivery in... more
Modern rail technology for Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) signed a partnership agreement with manufacturer Alstom in Paris, France, to implement innovative solutions that will support the development of container transports along the Middle Corridor of the New Silk Road. The collaboration opens new... more
Port Everglades to launch revised rotations
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has added Port Everglades as a weekly call in its updated port rotation for two services, beginning in November. The EMUSA service, linking the Mediterranean to the USA, will call at Port Everglades weekly, starting with “MSC Dorine” on 5... more
Bjørnar Bukholm returns
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has appointed Bjørnar Bukholm as the new EVP and CFO. He has been CFO at Sector Alarm, a European provider of home security, since 2019. Before Sector Alarm, Bukholm spent nearly eight years at Wallenius Wilhelmsen holding several positions mainly within... more
SAS continues sustainable course
Continuously updating its environmental management system to align with industry standards, SAS has received official approval of its Iata environmental assessment (IENVA) report. For the Scandinavian airline, the first within the SkyTeam alliance, this achievement highlights... more
Tips for converting HGV fleets to e-mobility
The electrification of heavy commercial vehicles can be an effective lever for achieving greater sustainability in the transport sector. In its recently published white paper, mobility service provider UTA Edenred lists tips for companies considering a switch to battery-electric... more
UPS expands European EV fleet
UPS is adding 188 EVs to its fleet in Germany and four at its location in Bülach, Switzerland. The new additions are an adapted version of the Iveco eDaily vehicles. 49, including the four ones in Bülach, are 3.8 t models with a capacity of 14 cbm. With a 74 kWh battery,... more
AI-driven ETAs enhance logistics
Hapag-Lloyd has partnered with Here Technologies to enhance global supply chain visibility by integrating Here Tracking into its “live position” solution, equipping over 1.5 million containers with advanced tracking devices. This collaboration aims to improve inland estimated... more
Loay Mashabi succeeds Teddy Zebitz
Global cargo transport specialist Saudia Cargo, a member of SkyTeam Cargo, the world’s biggest air cargo alliance, has appointed Loay Mashabi as its new chief executive officer and managing director, effective 1 January 2025. Mashabi succeeds the incombent CEO Teddy Zebitz, who... more