First SAF flight from LUX 
Cargolux, Lux Airport, Neste and World Fuel Services joined forces to secure the first delivery of SAF to Luxembourg airport. The bio-based fuel was delivered via Nato’s Central European Pipeline System. The SAF is from sustainably sourced, 100% renewable waste and residue raw... more
Seasoned financing executive joins Merchants Fleet
Merchants Fleet, North America’s fastest-growing fleet management company, has hired Kirk Hoffman as its new senior vice president & chief financial officer. Hoffman has held leadership positions at well-known financial institutions, most recently at BNP Paribas as... more
Kalmar’s sustainable reachstacker
At the TOC Europe in Rotterdam (Netherlands) this week, Kalmar, a part of Cargotec, showcased its new sustainability options for its eco-efficient electric reachstacker. Mette Kjems Bærentzen, head of sustainability: "These new options provide customers with even more... more
CEP industry reaches pre-Corona level
The courier, express and parcel industry (CEP) continued to expand in 2022. Despite global economic and political imponderables and uncertainties, parcel services delivered 4.15 billion shipments in Germany in 2022, as the latest CEP study by the German federal association of... more
Astre Iberica introduces new service
The European logistics network is expanding its portfolio and introducing a pallet service for smaller consignments in Spain and Portugal. In addition to partial and full loads, Astre can now handle loads of one pallet up to eight pallets in the entire Iberian Peninsula.... more
Record numbers of boxes and vessels at VCTPL
After a successful April 2023, with the handling of over 42 vessels, Visakha Container Terminal (VCTPL) at the port of Visakhapatnam (India) set two new records in May, when 49 vessels were processed and the number of teu handled amounted to 61,468 (previous record in March:... more
A full house for Qatar Airways Cargo
Air freight specialist Qatar Airways Cargo, along with its ground handling partner Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) Cargo, has achieved the Iata centre of excellence for independent validators in perishable logistics (Ceiv Fresh) certification. The Iata Ceiv Fresh standard... more
CS Leasing continues to expand management team
CS Leasing, a provider of intermodal lease and equipment solutions to global operators, shippers and logistics providers, has appointed Joshua Shen as marketing manager for China and East Asia. A seasoned industry specialist with over 15 years of experience in container... more
GLS enhances courier service in Canada
The Netherlands-based parcel carrier has acquired Altimax Courier in Canada. The move strengthens GLS Canada’s position as an integrated parcel and freight player, the company said. With the takeover, GLS will also complement its existing infrastructure in Canada, expanding... more
Eco-friendly car transports
ARS Altmann in Germany has put its first fully electric standard "Scania P 25" car transporter into operation in a further step to improve its eco-balance. With the e-truck, the automotive logistics company can transport up to eight PkW - without excess length or... more