24,000 teu nuclear ship unveiled 
China's Jiangnan Shipyard introduced the world's largest nuclear-powered containership at the Marintec China 2023 trade fair in Shanghai recently. With a 24,000 teu capacity, this design features advanced molten salt reactors, enhancing safety and efficiency. Its propulsion... more
A step forward in emissions calculations
Created by major players in the European automotive industry, a guideline on emissions calculations has now been published by the ECG. ECG (the Association of European Vehicle Logistics), VDA (the German Association of the Automotive Industry) and equipment manufacturers began... more
ESR welcomes non-executive director
With effect from 1 January 2024, ESR Group has appointed Joanne McNamara, executive vice president, head of Europe, for Oxford Properties Group. She will also join the company’s board of directors as a non-executive director. McNamara has extensive experience in global real... more
Solar energy to cool food
The Swiss online supermarket Coop.ch is purchasing 30 new vans from manufacturer Man. The vehicles are equipped with solar panels for the electric cooling of the food, which is expected to save the company around 1,000 litres of diesel per year. The 30 new Man TGE 3.140... more
Rotor begins production
Rotor Technologies, a developer of autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, has unveiled the R550X, the largest uncrewed civilian helicopter on the market, and begun production. The R550X is designed to lift heavy loads up to 1,200 lbs, or 550 kg, with no... more
Hydrogen hub in Abu Dhabi
AD Ports Group and Masdar have signed an MOU to develop a green hydrogen production hub within Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad). This initiative aligns with the UAE’s national hydrogen strategy, aiming to increase local hydrogen production to 1.4 million t annually by... more
FedEx: a boost for business in South China
FedEx Express is increasing its activity in China by signing an MOU with the Guangdong Airport Authority as it begins construction on a South China Operations Centre. The MOU focuses on operational efficiency and investments. Both companies will specifically promote FedEx’s... more
Moving reefers by train saves up to 83% CO2
In coordination with PSA BDP, PSA Italy has launched its first sustainable refrigerated containers rail service in Europe. The new Port+ solution runs on PSA Italy’s Southern Express rail service between Basel (Switzerland) and the Port of Genoa (Italy). The service offers... more
Northwest Seaport Alliance names COO
The Northwest Seaport Alliance welcomes Jeff Bellerud as chief operating officer. He will oversee marine operations including rail, road, terminals, breakbulk operations, and management of the waterway. With extensive strategic level experience in terminal operations and... more
Another big player for Vacad
Georgi Handling, another industry heavyweight, has joined the German Air Cargo Handlers Association (Vacad). The air cargo handler, which operates in Frankfurt and Leipzig, expanded its capacities this year. After Dnata and CHI Aviation Handling, Georgi Handling is the third... more