Almaty intermodal terminal to increase capacity 
The changes in the trade routes along the Middle Corridor connecting Asia with Europe overland have led to an increased demand for efficient rail trade infrastructure in Kazakhstan. ALG, headquartered in Almaty (Kazakhstan) has therefore taken a step towards improving its... more
Hellmann to digitise using BlueBox Systems
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, a German logistics company is cooperating with BlueBox Systems, an intelligent air cargo tracking solutions start-up, to digitise its operations. Hellmann has been using the intelligent air freight tracking solution BlueBox Air from BlueBox... more
Etihad Cargo enhances US cool chain capabilities
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has enhanced its cool chain capabilities in the USA by adding Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, to its network. Etihad Cargo's customers will benefit from consistent end-to-end cargo... more
Hapag-Lloyd & Norsul team up
Hapag-Lloyd and Norsul have joined forces to establish Norcoast, a new Brazilian coastal shipping company. This venture aims to tap into the growing Brazilian coastal transport sector, which handled over 1.2 million teu in 2022. Norcoast will provide integrated logistics... more
Stefania Pezzetti joins BRT
Geopost has appointed Stefania Pezzetti as chief executive officer of BRT, an Italian express transport company with a network of over 200 branches and a revenue of EUR 1.88 billion in 2022. Prior to joining BRT, Pezetti held significant positions in logistics and transport... more
Own bio-CNG filling stations for 360 gas trucks
DHL is investing in its own filling station infrastructure for bio-CNG (compressed natural gas) at selected parcel centres for the Post & Parcel Germany division. The climate-neutral fuel made from waste and residual materials is supplied by OG Clean Fuels, which also builds... more
An acquisition to expand into returns management
Blue Yonder has signed an agreement to acquire Doddle, a first and last mile technology business. Once completed, Blue Yonder can expand its portfolio to final mile, returns management and reverse logistics solutions. Blue Yonder will be able to offer logistics providers a... more
Air Charter Service sets its sights on Shanghai
The aircraft charter broker Air Charter Service has moved its office in Shanghai to substantially larger premises as part of its plans to increase its focus on this region and its surrounding provinces, including Zhejiang and Jiangsu. The team has been substantially expanded... more
Fishy layover to save fuel and emissions
Ten days ago, on 13 October 2023, the fourth Lufthansa Cargo B777F, which has been equipped by Lufthansa Technik with "Aeroshark" technology since February this year, entered service. Jointly developed with BASF, this functional surface film imitates the... more