Faster deliveries between Germany and Ireland 
Carousel, a European time-critical in-night logistics specialist, has launched a new air cargo route between Hannover, Germany, and Dublin, Ireland. The service was developed following consultation with existing customers requiring the shortest possible time between order... more
Large order placed for Class 3 EV trucks
Mullen Automotive, a USA-based emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has received an order for 1,000 trucks from vehicle dealer Randy Marion Automotive Group (RMA). The deliveries will commence in August 2023. The purchase order is valued at USD 63 million.... more
Roundtable at Stockholm Norvik Port
Stockholm Norvik Port recently hosted a roundtable of industrial, municipal and regulatory agency representatives organised by the County Administrative Board of Stockholm and Ports of Stockholm. The discussion focused on fossil fuel-free transport and the needs of shipping... more
Fedex enhances same-day delivery service in Korea
Fedex Express (Fedex) is enhancing its inbound shipment service to better serve customers outside Seoul and the Greater Seoul area. Customers can now enjoy same-day delivery (available in Fedex direct service area only, some of vendor service areas are excluded) on flight... more
MEM promotes Terry Blue to president/CEO
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) board of commissioners has selected Terry Blue as its next president and CEO. Blue, who is currently executive vice president of operations and chief operating officer, will succeed Scott Brockman, who will retire on 31... more
Hungary to receive first Effi Shunter
The Chemical giant Borsod Chem is acquiring Hungary’s first Effi Shunter 1000. With the latest order, Czechian manufacturer CZ Loko has now sold more than 50 series-produced units of this four-axle shunting locomotive. Borsod Chem, which operates its own internal rail... more
Canine detectives to sniff out lithium batteries
Qatar Airways Cargo and its ground handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) have teamed up to provide an extra layer of security for the airline’s ex-Hong Kong flights, using technical detection dogs to sniff out hidden lithium batteries in air cargo. The detection... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The Maya pierced their front teeth to insert jade, hematite, pyrite or turquoise. more
Hinterland transports for EV battery manufacturer
Electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has elected PSA BDP as its logistics services provider to handle contract logistics and hinterland transports for ACC’s first gigafactory in Europe, located in Billy-Berclau, France. ACC is a joint venture... more
AAL Shipping showcases "Super B-Class"
AAL Shipping released a short film highlighting the design and technical innovations and specifications of the "AAL Limassol", the first unit of its mega size 32,000 DWT Super B-Class heavy lift vessels. This kind of vessel meets the highest possible automation and... more