Dallas rail transload hub under new leadership
USA-based Jaguar Transport has entered into an agreement with Loup Logistics, a subsidiary of Union Pacific Railroad (UP), to operate the Dallas Transload Solution (DTL) in Texas. The facility connects with UP and features three transload tracks, trucks scales, covered storage,... more
Fesco's H1/2023 performance
Russia's Fesco Transportation Group recorded significant growth across various sectors in H1/2023. International cargo shipping rose by 30% to 199,000 teu compared to H1/2022. Intermodal transport saw a 25% increase, reaching 306,000 t teu, while coastal shipping surged by 17%,... more
Former Geneva Airport security chief found guilty
The Geneva Criminal Court has sentenced the former head of security at Geneva Airport to six months in prison, followed by a two-and-a-half-year probation period, for passive corruption. This man had favoured a company so that it could obtain mandates, in exchange of money. He... more
Sunrock’s solar power for Levi Strauss & Co
Sunrock, a developer of photovoltaic systems for large-scale roofs, has put a system for Levi Strauss & Co into operation. Starting in January 2022, the lighthouse project, called "Positive Footprint Wearhouse", was built according to the plans of Delta Development... more
Eroad relocates headquarters to San Diego
Eroad, a provider of fleet performance management, announced the relocation of its North American headquarters from Portland, Oregon, to San Diego, cementing the region as the epicentre of fleet technology in the USA. The company has also bolstered its leadership team with... more
Airbus/Latam to fund MIT study on decarbonisation
Airbus and Latam Airlines Group have funded a study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Joint Programme on the science and policy of global change. The study, entitled "Options for Decarbonising Aviation in Latin America in a sustainable way: an... more
"Curiosity of the Day"
A drop of blood takes 20 seconds to travel through the human body. more
100+ Zetros trucks for Ukraine
Mercedes Benz Special Trucks has delivered over 100 highly off-road-capable Zetros trucks to Ukraine for military support and logistics applications. Drivers were trained in the operation of these cab-behind-engine vehicles in advance. Most of the units have permanent... more
Indian naval ship rules 2023 unveiled
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has launched the 'rules for construction and classification of Indian naval ships 2023.' They were officially presented during the naval commanders’ conference 2023 in New Delhi, in the presence of top military officials, including the... more
Hellmann expands in Italy
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is taking over its partner Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Hellmann Italy), thus continuing its expansion strategy in the European market. With around 70 employees, the Milan-based company has been providing Hellmann Worldwide Logistics with all... more