Unsworth names MD for UK 
Thomas Kuehn has joined the independent freight forwarder Unsworth as managing director of its UK business, with his predecessor Richard Hogg becoming CEO of the Unsworth group, and Charles Hogg leading the company’s client solutions team as commercial director. Kuehn... more
Multi-carrier parcel shipping in the Americas
Geodis has launched a new multi-carrier solution to optimise parcel shipments for its American customers. Using a cloud-based software, Geodis’s clients can connect with a wide range of carriers in North and South America. By linking warehouse management systems with... more
Each train journey replaces 129 HGVs
GB Railfreight (GBRF) has closed a five-year extension with Alvance British Aluminium. The deal will see the carrier continue to transport alumina powder from the port of Blyth, Northumberland, to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, where it will be used to make aluminium.... more
Finnlines: a dip in 2023
The shipping company's financial statement for 2023 showed an 8% decrease in revenue compared to 2022, with ebitda at EUR 166.3 million (-24.8% vs 2022). The company transports a third of the 1 million trucks carrying goods between Finland, Sweden, and Continental Europe... more
Cargospot lands in Greenland
Air Greenland and Champ Cargosystems have signed a multi-year agreement that will see the transatlantic airline adopt numerous Cargospot products in 2024. Based in Nuuk, Greenland, the airline operates with a number of remote offices and warehouses that face unique requirements.... more
Former president of Ateia Madrid dies
Antonio López Matrán, former president of Ateia Madrid and head of the freight forwarder Ibercóndor, has died. Despite his delicate health, he always remained one of the key representatives of the logistics association in the capital. López Matrán was president of the Madrid... more
On your marks...
Get Set. Go! is the new brand identity of Hong Kong-based DCH Logistics. The subsidiary of Dah Chong Hong Holdings (DCH) is looking to revamp its branding to promote its supply chain and logistics capabilities. The company has a strong market position in the Greater Bay Area... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
For viewers to believe that the gaze of a person in a painting is following them, one eye of the person portrayed must lie on the vertical line that bisects the painting. more
Arkas Line expands TLS route
Arkas Line has added the port of Mersin to the Turkey–Levant route in its network, to enhance its operational efficiency and customer services. The addition will provide connections to the Black Sea and North Africa from Mersin, a crucial maritime departure point for Turkey.... more
50 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks join fleet
The North American logistics company IMC has opened electric vehicle charging stations in Compton, CA and recently added 50 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks to its fleet. The company can now use these trucks' 800 km range to supply customers with sustainable drayage in a larger... more