Platform to improve e-trucks supply 
DAF Trucks has joined forces with the HDV Booking to increase the availability of fully electric HGVs for long-haul transports, for instance with the DAF XF Electric model. HDV Booking is a new consortium that includes providers of charging facilities, card reader systems,... more
M&M: a gateway to India
Militzer and Münch has launched a new country unit in India. Based in Mumbai, the office has begun to operate its sea and airfreight services, particularly for customers in the pharmaceutical sector. Following expansions in Vietnam, Indonesia, Mongolia and Sri Lanka,... more
LTG Cargo to make operations more sustainable
The Lithuanian freight carrier has developed a fuel saving plan and is acquiring electric locomotives. The fuel plan will reduce diesel fuel consumption by 6 t a week, enough to fill the fuel tanks of about 120 cars. The new electrically powered locomotives will save about... more
CMA CGM Air Cargo’s first transpac freight service
With its third B777-200F, taken over on 18 August and operated by Atlas Air, CMA CGM Air Cargo has inaugurated a new transpacific route. This milestone represents a significant step in the company's global expansion strategy and aligns with the ambition of the CMA CGM Group to... more
New Singapore base for Daphne Technology
Daphne Technology has launched a new subsidiary, Daphne Technology Singapore, to serve as the central hub for its maritime operations in Asia-Pacific. The aim is to accelerate the adoption of sustainable maritime practices, focusing on reducing methane slip and other emissions.... more
Leschaco attains AEO level 2
Leschaco has gained an authorised economic operator (AEO) certificate for its operations in South Africa. The attained level 2 accreditation is the highest level in the country. AEO certification is becoming increasingly important in South Africa’s logistics sector. The... more
Changing of the guard at VAP
At its general assembly on 27 August 2024, the Swiss Shippers' Association (VAP) announced a change in its operational management and appointed Simon Wey as the association’s new managing director. He takes over the position from Frank Furrer, who has been elected to the... more
Expanding digital air cargo capacity to Hawaii
Pacific Air Cargo has joined Freightos’ Webcargo, thus expanding the digital booking and payment platform’s reach to its routes from Los Angeles to Hawaii and the Pacific Islands. The collaboration also increases Webcargo’s offered capacity to include key routes from Los Angeles... more
A promotion for Erica Calhoun
The port of Los Angeles has appointed Erica M. Calhoun as its deputy executive director to oversee the city of Los Angeles harbour department’s administrative bureau. She has served as interim deputy executive director of harbour administration since May 2024. In her new... more
More and more freight shifted to rail
Businesses and freight companies in New Zealand shipping their goods by rail saved nearly 230,000 t of CO2 emissions in the last financial year compared with the emissions that would have been created carrying those products by trucks, Kiwi Rail’s latest data shows. Rail also... more