Super lorry saves up to 40% of CO2 
GLS is now deploying a so-called “gigalliner” between its German depots in Grossbeeren (Berlin) and Hermsdorf. This eliminates the need for a conventional truck with trailer and reduces CO2 emissions. Emissions on the 250 km route will drop by about 40%, which corresponds to 100... more
Nordisk pallets fitted with Unilode's digital ULD solution
The ULD management provider Unilode Aviation Solutions and Nordisk Aviation Products, a ULD manufacturer, have developed an integrated pallet edge rail solution for digital tags. Unilode has started equipping its ULD fleet with digital tags based on Bluetooth Low Energy... more
History of Hamburg Süd on display
Two going for history: Hamburg Süd and the International Maritime Museum Hamburg (IMMH) have signed an agreement to catalogue and display the historical collection of the shipping company, which was founded in 1871. Using images, ship models, documents and other artefacts from... more
Ralpin appoints Ludwig Naef as managing director
Ralpin’s board of directors has selected Ludwig Naef to be the company's new managing director. Naef has extensive management experience and an in-depth knowledge of the industry. He will assume his post on 1 July 2019. Until then, the company will continue to be managed on... more
Kick-off for new CSX-served intermodal facility
After a groundbreaking ceremony, the construction work for the Carolina Connector (CCX) intermodal transportation facility in Edgecombe County (NC, USA) has started. The site will allow trucks to bring cargo containers to a railyard where they will be transferred to trains... more
BLG Logistics grows faster than expected
BLG Logistics generated a turnover of EUR 1.14 billion in FY, an increase of EUR 53.5 million or 4.9% compared to 2017. Earnings before tax (EBT) again rose significantly by EUR 4 million or almost 12% to EUR 37.5 million (EUR 33.5 million in 2017). Turnover and EBT were not... more
Train to shift up to 70 lorries off the road
GB Railfreight (GBRf) and British Gypsum in the UK have agreed to extend their contract until December 2021. GBRf’s existing service from Southampton to British Gypsum’s plasterboard plant in Robertsbridge will therefore continue, and further terminal services at Robertsbridge... more
Australian hydroxide plant needs new equipment
Tianqi Lithium Kwinana has recently placed an order with Liebherr for the first LRS 545 Reachstacker in Australia. Tianqi Lithium operates a new lithium hydroxide plant in the Kwinana industrial area, south of Perth in Western Australia. In July, a reachstacker and two... more
Middle Eastern carrier takes another digital step
Etihad Cargo claims that it has gained a prominent position in the field of air cargo digitalisation and innovation six months after migrating to a new technology platform. Last year, the Abu Dhabi (UAE)-based carrier embarked on a strategy to introduce several... more
Flash Europe takes over Speed Pack
Flash Europe, a Luxembourg-based provider of on-demand transports, has taken over the express logistics company Speed Pack Europe. With this transaction Flash Europe paves the way for a further internationalisation and growth of the company and the entire Redspher group.... more