Keyou und Paul expand cooperation 
H2 pioneer Keyou and special vehicle specialist Paul aim to provide a nationwide service network to further promote the use of hydrogen-powered trucks. Paul has already built prototype vehicles for Keyou in the past, such as an 18 t truck, and is currently working on the... more
Sven Wellbrock to leave VTG
After more than 20 years of successful work for VTG, Sven Wellbrock (chief operating officer Europe & chief safety officer) has decided to leave the company on 31 December 2023 to pursue new professional challenges. It is with great regret that he is leaving the company, but... more
The advantages of mobile powered workstations
Mobile powered workstations (MPW) can boost efficiency at loading bays, as illustrated by Southgate Global, an operational logistics provider. With consumers and B2B customers expecting faster and more efficient order handling and deliveries, warehouses can no longer afford... more
Wefreight: new global managing director for UAE
Axel Herzhauser has been appointed as the new global managing director of Wefreight, effective immediately. He will be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Prior to joining Wefreight, Herzhauser was regional managing director for Middle East and Africa at Ceva... more
Win GD's methanol move
The Swiss company Win GD will equip six new 9,000 teu container ships with X-DF-M methanol engines, signalling a move towards green shipping technologies. To be built at China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, the vessels will have engines manufactured by HHI-EMD and are slated for... more
Transport coordinators to promote modal shift
Vorarlberg (Austria) has more than 20 company-owned sidings. ÖBB, the parent company of the Rail Cargo Group (RCG), and the state of Vorarlberg have decided to cooperate more closely to improve the use of the sidings. As a first step, the partners want to provide more... more
AI-powered pallet pricing
Pacurion, a digital trading platform for load carriers, has launched a new AI-based service to allow customers to buy Euro pallets on the spot. AI-based pricing can reduce costs by up to 25%. It compares pallet manufacturers and dealers in Europe and enables an immediate... more
Wiremind to launch Skypallet 2.0
Skypallet 2.0, due to be launched soon, will pave the way for the inclusion of a long-requested, dedicated forwarder module. Wiremind is already working very closely with selected forwarders and partners to define their requirements and enhance the air cargo product to... more
Einar Már Guðmundsson confirmed at the helm
Einar Már Guðmundsson has been appointed as the managing director of Icelandair Cargo. He has been with Icelandair as a director of technical operations since 2014. Previously, he was head of procurement at Rio Tinto Alcan (ISAL) for three years and before that he was operations... more
Quay upgrade in Gothenburg
The Port of Gothenburg will commence a major infrastructure project at the Gothenburg Energy Port next year. A 300 m quay will undergo a comprehensive overhaul, dubbed “Kustkajen 2.0”, to modernise the facility and support Sweden's shift to renewable energy sources. Peab, a... more