Deugro expanding in Poland 
Deugro, a specialised project forwarder, has expanded its presence by opening a branch in Gdynia (Poland), as part of its growth strategy for the Polish market. The branch will offer project forwarding and logistics solutions to local and global clients from various industries,... more
530 km completed without charging
The Mercedes-Benz battery electric eActros 600 for long-distance haulage has finished a test run across the Alps. The prototype vehicle, which had been loaded up to 40 t, completed a journey from Stuttgart (Germany) to Bolzano in South Tyrol (Italy) via the steep rise to the... more
US Customs to use AI in supply chain visibility
“Artificial intelligence is essential to achieving greater levels of operational efficiency, accuracy, and transparency within customs brokerage”, says Nisarg Mehta, CTO and co-founder of the intelligent logistics platform Raft in a speech at the Northern Border Customs Brokers... more
Almost like an aeroplane 
Converted express trains shuttle between England and Scotland. Two British companies, the time-critical freight forwarder Carousel Logistics and Varamis Rail, a company that says it is the “first British provider of all-electric high-speed freight trains,” are launching an... more
‘Greener’ deliveries by Ikea
Ever more of the Swedish retailer’s furniture is set to be delivered to customers in Hungary by electric vehicles, and in Austria by hydrogen-powered vehicles. Ten e-transporters will be in action in Budapest, where Gebrüder Weiss will handle furniture transports for Ikea in... more
CMA CGM Air Cargo to Cairo every Tuesday
CMA CGM Air Cargo opened a scheduled route between Paris (CDG) and Cairo (CAI) recently. The company has served CAI with a weekly flight since 3 October, deploying an A330F aircraft. Cairo airport is a major airfreight and passenger hub, offering adapted infrastructures for... more
Changes at the helm for Menzies
Menzies Aviation, a leading service partner for airports and airlines, has announced three new senior appointments to drive forward its air cargo business, including a new global head of cargo. Beau Paine has been appointed as to this position; he’ll also retain his role of... more
UP creating intermodal capacities
The US class I railway Union Pacific (UP) has introduced an intermodal service connecting the southeastern USA and Mexico. The link offers transport capabilities originating in the network of GMXT (formerly Ferromex), the transport division of the Grupo México conglomerate,... more
100 years of Zürcher Freilager
5 October saw an event celebrating 100 years of the company Zürcher Freilager and the 50th anniversary of the Embraport logistics hub take place in Embrach. The guests of honour included the president of the board and CEO of Zürcher Freilager; regional minister Carmen Walker... more
Greek port expansion plans
The Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA) was appointed as the preferred investor by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) on 28 September, to acquire a 67% stake in the Volos Port Authority for EUR 51 million. The decision to enter this tender is in line with... more