Groundbreaking for East Java multipurpose terminal 
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has broken ground on the East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT) in Indonesia. Various stakeholders and government representatives were present at the ceremony. The development will include a 300 m quay line,... more
E-fulfilment support for Sephora in the UK
Supply chain and e-fulfilment provider Wincanton has secured a five-year deal with Sephora, a major beauty retailer, as an extension of the current agreement to manage its e-fulfilment services. Wincanton will support Sephora in the growth of its bricks and mortar retail... more
GW adds a second office at Tex/Mex border
20 months after opening a branch in El Paso, TX, Gebrüder Weiss has also added a location in Laredo, TX – the biggest transhipment centre for US imports from Mexico: Every day, nearly USD 800 million worth of goods are transported across the border. Nearshoring is one reason... more
Port of Guadeloupe opts for continuity
On Monday 16 October 2023, Marie-Luce Penchard was re-elected as chairman of the supervisory board of the Grand Port Maritime de la Guadeloupe. She will be assisted by Bruno Blandin (left), who was also re-elected to the post of vice-chairman. Both votes were unanimous. With... more
Volta Trucks to file for bankruptcy
The decision follows the recent news that Volta Trucks' battery supplier has filed for bankruptcy. This has had a significant impact on the company’s manufacturing plans, reducing the volume of vehicles that it had forecast to produce, the Volta Trucks board said. Volta... more
DB Schenker promotes John McDonald
DB Schenker has promoted John McDonald to executive vice president of air freight in the Americas region. McDonald, who is based in Miami, will use his 35 years of experience in the supply chain and logistics industry to increase value for the company's customers and... more
Fast Lines Belgium orders two green freighters
Fast Lines Belgium, an Antwerp-based family-owned transport company, has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards for the delivery of two Combi Freighters 3850. These vessels, which will fly the Belgian flag, are part of Fast Lines' commitment to investing in cleaner and smarter... more
Transforming AWB data capture and comparison
Currently, over 60 million air waybills (AWBs) are being typed and compared by hand. "A2Z Scan" now aims to reduce the average human error rate and generate time savings of up to 80% by digitalising the processing of paper AWBs. The software was designed by Champ... more
Stricter CO2 targets for road haulage
The EU’s environment ministers have reached an agreement (‘general approach’) on a proposal that aims to further reduce CO2 emissions in the road transport sector by raising the emissions reduction targets for 2030 and introducing new targets for 2035 and 2040. Until 2040,... more
K&N and Sats announce air freight collaboration
Kuehne + Nagel and Sats recently signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into a strategic collaboration to drive value chain improvements and sustainability efforts within the air logistics industry. Kuehne + Nagel and Sats, which acquired the air cargo logistics... more