Shaking up the US transport sector
J.B. Hunt Transport has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the brokerage operations of BNSF Logistics in the USA. The affiliate of BNSF Railway Company provides third-party logistics (3PL) services for full truckload, flatbed, temp-controlled, drayage,... more
New ownership for FRS Iberia
International ferry company FRS is divesting its subsidiary FRS Iberia, known for operating ferry routes between Spain and Morocco, to Danish ferry company DFDS. This move allows FRS to expand in new national and international markets. Founded in 2000, FRS Iberia manages... more
Harder moves facilities for Rügen Fisch
The plant relocation company Harder Logistics completed a major contract for the Sassnitz-based company Rügen Fisch within nine months. The work was carried out for the merger of the production sites of the Lübeck-based canned fish producer Hawesta and Rügen Fisch in... more
"Curiosity of the Day"
Mrs and Mr Mary and Francis Huntrodds were both born on 19 September 1600 and both died on their 80th birthday. more
Cargo iQ welcomes new member
Air cargo group Cargo iQ has welcomed LOT Polish Airlines as its newest member. “LOT has a precise vision of innovation and continuous development, and we recognise Cargo iQ as a first league community which provides a gateway to achieving this,” said Michał Grochowski, cargo... more
Hellmann expands in Middle East with ATS
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and ATS have established a joint venture called Hellmann ATS Road Solutions in the UAE. Through this partnership, Hellmann adds to its road logistics business in the Middle East which includes air freight, sea freight, customs brokerage and contract... more
Tompkins Solutions picks VP sales
Tompkins Solutions, a specialist for integrated supply chains has welcomed Jason Kowalskie as vice president of sales. He will work with new and existing clients to identify ways to improve efficiency, capacity and scalability across their supply chain operations. Kowalskie... more
Orders for around 6,000 e-trucks so far
Volvo trucks are now built in four factories – three in Europe and one in the USA. The manufacturer recently kicked off the serial production of heavy battery electric trucks in its factory in Ghent (Belgium). Three different electric models will be built here – the Volvo FH,... more
Duisburg and Rotterdam: a hydrogen partnership
The Ports of Duisburg (Duisport) and Rotterdam are strengthening their collaboration to secure hydrogen supply and demand. A joint feasibility study emphasises their role as key hubs in the hydrogen market. The ports are planning a hydrogen corridor to meet rising demand for... more
The ‘Uberisation’ of shipping?
A digital freight platform with a green conscience – in conversation with Shipnext’s Alexander Varvarenko. The transformation of the shipping market into a digital marketplace has been ongoing for decades. The range of possibilities quickly grows, however, when a platform such... more