Atlantic partners 
The ECS Group and Royal Air Maroc Cargo are a team. Routes linking the Americas and Africa don’t often play a key role in the international airfreight industry. October last year thus saw a crucial move when Royal Air Maroc (RAM), one of Africa’s largest air cargo providers,... more
Cargo Beamer launches service to Italy 
Starting from mid-February, Cargo Beamer will connect its Italian terminal in Domodossola to Bari both as a gateway link Kaldenkirchen (Germany) – Domodossola – Bari and a single route Domodossola – Bari. The service will be available, inter alia, for craneable and non-craneable... more
Sweden leads the way in green transport
In 2022, the share of renewable energy sources in the transport sector reached 9.6% on the EU level, a 0.5% increase compared with 2021 (9.1%), but still 0.7% below the highest level ever reached in 2020 (10.3%). This means that a major push is required to meet the 29% climate... more
A shift from China to Africa
Reducing dependence on China and boosting investment in Africa: These are the strategies logistics executives will pursue this year. A study conducted by Agility found that half of the professionals surveyed expect a global recession in 2024. More than half of the respondents... more
From asphalt to water
The EU project "Innovative Waterway Transportation" aims to promote eco-friendly inland shipping by shifting more cargo from roads to inland waterways. Bremenports is working with 25 partners from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Sweden on this... more
IT support from ramp to cargo handling
Groupe Europe Handling, a French aviation services provider founded 40 years ago, and IT logistics specialist Champ Cargosystems have inked a long-term strategic partnership that will see the ground handler benefit from modernisation, digitalisation, and innovation. Its... more
Tarros picks CCO
Tarros, a cargo logistics provider, has appointed Maria Valentina de Bernardi as chief commercial officer. With an academic background in political science and having completed a course at the Naval Academy of Livorno, she joined Tarros Group in 2010. De Bernardi... more
Carbon-free overnight trucking
PGS Global Logistics (PGS) in the UK has added a Volvo FM EV 4x2 tractor to its growing line-up of electric vehicles. To date, PGS operates ten e-vehicles in its warehouse facilities and on the road. The haulier will use the new vehicle for overnight trucking in its... more
Airfreight at Frankfurt airport
Frankfurt airport’s operator is working with DHL to build an airfreight centre at the international airport. Construction has already begun on a 55,000 sqm property at Cargo City South. DHL will use the facility to handle airfreight for both German and international customers.... more
UAE and Pakistan clinch port deal
AD Ports Group and Karachi Port Trust have signed a 25-year concession agreement for bulk and general cargo operations at Karachi Port, Pakistan. The joint venture, Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited, will manage berths 11-17 at the East Wharf, aiming to enhance... more