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Allgon welcomes new CTO 
After 17 years of service at Tele Radio and Allgon, Jesper Ribbe has decided to leave Allgon, a major player in industrial radio control, by the end of 2024. Claes Seth will take over the position of chief technology officer. Seth brings a plethora of experience in research... more
SC Ports drives cargo growth
South Carolina Ports recorded an 8% increase in container volumes in July 2024 compared to the previous year, driven by peak season and regional growth. The port of Charleston moved 224,407 teu, marking the second-highest July on record. The inland ports Greer and Dillon... more
No monkey business!
DHL Express has collaborated with a rescue home to relocate Chocolat, a female chimpanzee from the Republic of Congo. Beginning her journey from Nairobi Airport on 15 August, Chocolat had a stopover in Bahrain before landing at East Midlands Airport on the following morning.... more
Scanners for customs
Cooperation between Grimaldi and Uruguay. An Italian ship sailed into the port of Montevideo (Uruguay) on 21 June, when the days start getting shorter again in the southern hemisphere. The equipment it brought will provide the Uruguayan customs authorities with a clearer view... more
Metrans augments train service to German seaports
Starting from 1. September, the HHLA affiliate will operate three direct trains per week between Leipzig Wahren (Duss) and Bremerhaven (CT1-4) in Germany. The extension of the train schedule follows a growing demand for transport services between Leipzig and German seaports,... more
Levelling up in Linz
Dachser is expanding its site in Hörsching near Linz, adding 3,050 sqm for industry goods handling as well as bringing its transshipment hub to 11,200 sqm. The project will focus on enlarging the hall at Dachser’s site, backed by an investment of EUR 6 million. Originally... more
HKG: cargo traffic up in July
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) recently released Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) air traffic statistics for July 2024. During the month, cargo handling was up 14.6% to 414,000 t. Cargo throughput at HKIA has continued its consecutive double-digit year-on-year... more
25 Isuzus to join London fleet
North London-based Stanmore Quality Services (SQS) is taking delivery of 25 new Isuzu N75.150 (E) trucks. The vehicles were ordered after the business was impressed by the first of the manufacturer’s 7.5 t trucks acquired in early 2023. The new units are set to replace older... more
Logistec picks chief strategy officer
Logistec, a North American marine and environmental services provider, has appointed Patrick Burgoyne as chief strategy officer. Burgoyne brings his global perspective and logistics knowledge to Logistec and has been tasked to further accelerate the company’s growth of... more