For the future of fashion 
The French clothes retailer Gémo has chosen the Manhattan active warehouse management system for its digital transformation, aiming to meet growing demands for omnichannel and sustainable purchasing. The warehouse management solution is provided by Manhattan Associates and... more
First e-ATA carnet issued in the USA
Los Angeles-based Rock-it Cargo has issued and processed the first US digital ATA carnet for a time-critical hand-carry shipment from New York to London. It was used to ship microphones, designed by Emmy Award-winning costume designer Perry Meek, to this year’s TPI awards... more
A promotion for Edvinas Demenius
Smartlynx Airlines has welcomed Edvinas Demenius as chief executive officer. He has been chief commercial officer and a member of the company’s board for over seven years and has helped developing Smartlynx into a major global ACMI provider during challenging times for the... more
The sulphur switch strategy
In its latest analysis, Sea-Intelligence reports that since the implementation of the IMO2020 regulations, which mandate the use of low-sulphur fuel or approved alternatives like exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers), shipping lines have saved a cumulative USD 13 billion by... more
CTP hires business development director
CTP Germany, real estate owner, project developer and manager of logistics, commercial and industrial property, has appointed Marcus Breuer as business development director to strengthen its German team. Breuer has over 25 years of experience in the property sector,... more
Haulier lands big intermodal contract
J.B. Hunt has entered into a multi-year intermodal service agreement with its long-term partner Walmart, whereby it will acquire the retailer’s rational intermodal container and chassis fleets. The North American haulier is a specialist in converting over-the-road shipments... more
A classy cooperation
Southern China’s top yogurt brand is entering into an agreement with Uni-China Group for the latter to take over all its distribution activities in Hong Kong. Uni-China Group will launch three of Classy Kiss’s yogurt products into the Hong Kong market. They will be... more
Hermes 5 goes live in Portugal
Hermes Logistics Technologies' (HLT) latest cloud-based cargo management system, Hermes 5 software as a service (SaaS), is now live at all Ground Force Portugal’s cargo stations at Lisbon, Porto, and Funchal, following a fully automated implementation process. HLT invested... more
Porto Chibatão's game changers
Porto Chibatão, a major port operator in Brazil, has integrated four Lieberherr LBS 800 barge-slewing cranes into its operations. They are the largest harbour cranes over floating piers globally, with a special boom length of 66 m and a 9.6 m tower extension, enhancing... more
Ralph van Eijk to head GSSA network
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has appointed seasoned aviation executive Ralph van Eijk as head of GSSA network and airline development. Van Eijk brings two decades of experience in the aviation cargo industry, having held various positions in multiple airlines, including Korean Air... more