A new freighter route to Madrid 
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is expanding its freighter network with a new route to Madrid. Starting 15 July 2024, the carrier will operate two weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights between Abu Dhabi and Madrid, adding over 200 t of cargo capacity... more
A mammoth collaboration
The Swiss outdoor brand Mammut has chosen to work with Topo Solutions on its digitisation and quality assurance efforts. The collaboration will see Topo’s supply chain platform come together with Mammut’s portfolio to streamline processes. The SaaS provider has a low-code... more
Dachser invests in green fleet
The logistics service provider is adding fifteen Renault Trucks vehicles to its fleet. The all-electric trucks are deployed for local and long-distance transport tours at seven Dachser locations in Germany every weekday. Five e-trucks of the Renault Trucks E-Tech D type are... more
Honing humanoid robots
Humanoid robots in the starting blocks: GXO Logistics’ newest partnership with robot manufacturer Apptronik aims to enhance operational efficiency at GXO’s logistics site in the USA. Dubbed Apollo, the humanoid robot stands 1.73 m tall and can carry 23 kg. Thanks to... more
“The Move to Minus 15” wins coveted prize
Global Communications firm Edelman has won a Titanium Lion at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity for DP World’s “The Move to Minus 15,” a sustainability initiative. The recognition sets a new industry standard as Edelman becomes the first legacy PR agency to win the... more
MOL to acquire majority stake in Gearbulk
On 25 June Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced its decision to reorganise its equity-method affiliate, Gearbulk Holding, by acquiring a 72% stake and making it a consolidated subsidiary by January 2025. Gearbulk, headquartered in Switzerland, focuses on the open-hatch vessel... more
Duvenbeck also uses biogenic fuel
The biogenic fuel HVO100 has been available in Germany since the end of Mai this year. Duvenbeck is one of the first forwarders to secure its quota of the fuel to switch parts of its truck fleet to normal operations with HVO100. The company was also the first German... more
TI praises DB Schenker’s performance
DB Schenker has received the "Supplier Excellence Award 2023" from Texas Instruments for its outstanding performance in semiconductor logistics. With this award, Texas Instruments honours suppliers and service providers that excel in environmental and social... more
Expanding the cargo network
NAV Aero is enhancing its airline network with the addition of three airlines: TAP Air Cargo, the cargo division of TAP Air Portugal, offers customised services for the daily collection, transport, and delivery of all types of cargo. With 75 years of experience, Bahrain’s... more
A major investment in climate neutrality
During a visit to Kiel port, Schleswig-Holstein’s economics and transport minister Claus Ruhe Madsen and Port of Kiel CEO Dirk Claus discussed the port's development, including upcoming expansion and digitalisation projects. The port oerator plans to invest nearly EUR 70 million... more