New record in Philadelphia
The CMA CGM ‘Marco Polo’ is the largest vessel ever to visit the port of Philadelphia in its 300-year history. The vessel, 396 m long and with a capacity to carry 16,020 teu, is deployed in CMA CGM’s Namex service and connects China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Morocco... more
From DHL to GXO
GXO Logistics, a global pure-play contract logistics provider, has appointed Sébastien Colledani as project director for Spain and Portugal to drive growth, innovation, and the improvement of customer service. With over fifteen years of experience, Colledani has a proven... more
SkyCargo now live on Cargo One
Cementing its presence on three of the biggest digital marketplaces for airfreight logistics, Emirates SkyCargo is now live on Cargo One. Customers will now be able to access Emirates SkyCargo schedules, tariff, and contract rates, along with real-time access to available... more
RMI Registry's 20-year record
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry has achieved the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG’s) ’Qualship 21’ status for 20 consecutive years, a unique feat globally. This recognition reflects the registry’s commitment to compliance, technical support, and... more
USA: freight corridors for zero-emission vehicles
The US government has published a national strategy showing how the deployment of zero-emission infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty vehicles can be accelerated to decarbonise the freight sector. The road map’s key objective is to build new electric vehicle freight corridors... more
B&H goes electric in London
B&H Worldwide is making its London Heathrow operations fully electric as from February 2024, focusing on its local business in London, which comprises collections, deliveries, and corporate travel by road. The aerospace logistics provider plans to cut all emissions from... more
"Curiosity of the Day"
It is generally known that Caesar’s last words were “You too, my son”, but it is less known that he said them in Greek. more
Ceiv Fresh certification for Dar es Salaam
Swissport Tanzania has been awarded the Iata Ceiv Fresh certification for its air cargo logistics at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR). It complements Swissport Kenya’s Ceiv Fresh certification in Nairobi and marks a significant milestone for the... more
A microgrid to supercharge trucks
Paccar Parts Europe has successfully implemented an on-site power supply system at Daf Dealer Best Trucks in Barendrecht (Netherlands). This so-called ‘microgrid’ consists of a combination of 750 roof mounted solar panels, an energy storage system and advanced energy control... more
PKM picks national sales manager
Polar King Mobile (PKM), a North American provider of refrigerated and freezer trailers, has appointed Danny Gaviria as a national sales manager. His previous position was sales and marketing manager at Air-Tow Trailers, where he ran a network of more than 60 dealers.... more