Transit time reduced from 53 to 18 days 
A new dry port has opened in Xi’an, China, and the first container train, having departed from the new Kazakhstan transport and logistics terminal in Xi’an, arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, last Monday, 11 March 2024, in transit through Kazakhstan along the Trans-Caspian... more
Hermes lands contract at Schiphol
Air services provider Dnata has contracted Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) to digitalise cargo handling processes in its new warehouse, Freight Building 17 (FB17), . HLT is collaborating with logistics systems supplier Lödige Industries to pioneer the fully automated... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In the USA, a large part of the population but also many horses are overweight. more
Yodel bolsters leadership team
Following a record year with revenues up 3.4%, UK-based independent parcel carrier Yodel has announced two new senior executive appointments, both are internal promotions. Mark O’Sullivan has been named COO, after having worked at Yodel as director of sort & transport... more
Developing sustainable shipping corridors
The Port Authority of Bilbao and Portsmouth International Port have signed an MOU to collaborate on developing green and digital shipping corridors. The partners seek to boost freight and passenger transport between their ports, focusing on sustainable, efficient, and speedy... more
Teeing off a partnership
The French logistics provider Idea has launched its new service for the distribution of second-hand golf clubs in Europe after having signed a contract with Golfbidder at the end of 2023. Golfbidder buys, reconditions, and resells golf clubs which once belonged to... more
Volvo raises market share for e-HGVs to 47.2%
The commercial vehicle manufacturer sold 145,395 trucks worldwide in 2023 - more than ever before. The largest sales markets were the USA, Brazil, and the UK. Electric trucks are on the upswing, with Volvo delivering 1,977 e-vehicles worldwide last year, an increase of 256%... more
Boosting e-commerce logistics in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline group, has launched an e-commerce logistics hub within the Ethiopian cargo & logistics premises at Bole International Airport. The newly built facility, which is dedicated to e-commerce, mail, and courier logistics... more
A promotion for Michael de Reese
Michael de Reese took over as head of the Rhenus port logistics division on 11 March 2024. He had previously led the group’s port business as managing director of Rhenus ports for many years. De Reese, a qualified engineer, began his career within the Rhenus group as... more
Digital transformation in maritime trade
Kale Info Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based community platforms for the logistics industry, has joined the American Association of Port Authorities (Aapa) to drive digital transformation in maritime trade. The partnership aims to optimise operations, address... more