CO2 efficiency in short sea shipping
CLDN reported a significant reduction in fleet emissions for 2023, achieving an average of 39 g CO2/tonne-km, which is 19% better than its closest short sea competitor and more than twice as efficient as road haulage. This reduction was driven by substantial investments in... more
Florida funds container crane at Jaxport
Florida legislators have presented Jaxport with USD 23 million for the purchase of a new container crane and the refurbishment of existing cranes at the port’s terminals. The funds, earmarked by the Florida legislature and approved by governor Ron DeSantis, will enhance... more
A new shipping platform for e-commerce
Saltbox has launched Parsel, a new shipping platform targeting e-commerce businesses looking to scale up their operations. The solution integrates with existing e-commerce platforms as well as Saltbox’s own offerings to provide a hub for shipping, fulfilment and packing... more
50 e-Actros to replace one-third of the fleet
The West Flanders-based haulier Eutraco is investing EUR 14 million and purchasing 50 eActros 600 trucks from Mercedes-Benz, thereby electrifying one-third of its fleet in one go. Eutraco will be the first logistics player in Belgium to possess such a large number of electric... more
CMA CGM grows footprint in Brazil
CMA CGM has signed an agreement to acquire a 48% stake in Brazil’s terminal operator Santos Brasil, which also operates the largest container terminal in South America at the port of Santos. This acquisition, expected to close in early 2025, will enhance CMA CGM's presence... more
Intermodal terminal to double capacity
The rail and terminal service provider Cando Rail is expanding its Sturgeon multi-purpose rail terminal in Alberta, Canada. This will double the size of the facility, transforming it into a rail-centric supply chain hub with the capability to stage, receive, and dispatch long... more
Good vibes only
Challenge Group has launched its latest innovation at its hub in Liège - an exclusive engine dolly designed for the safe transport of aircraft engines directly from the offloading point to the aircraft door. This specialised dolly is fitted with advanced shock-absorbing cushions... more
Grimaldi Group strikes a deal in Heraklion
The Grimaldi Group has bought a 67% stake in Heraklion Port Authority (HPA) for EUR 80 million through a consortium including Grimaldi Euromed and Minoan Lines. This acquisition, which was finalised with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), marks a... more
TGP picks new UK general manager
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Ben Taylor as general manager of its UK business. With over twenty years of experience in project cargo and shipping, he will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the UK business and its future development. “Taylor joins... more
A first in frozen storage
Strongpoint and MTG Technologies have installed the world’s first Autostore multi-temperature solution. The storage system is fitted with a frozen zone for a range of temperatures. It was inaugurated at a hub in Sveio, Norway, where it will be used to support the operations of a... more