VTG: Mark Stevenson to step down 
After more than 30 years in senior positions in the AAE and VTG Group, Mark Stevenson will step down from his position as chief financial officer (CFO) on the VTG executive board on 31 August 2024. He will however continue to support VTG with specific asset management and... more
AAL: a direct link between Europe and Asia
AAL Shipping is expanding its multipurpose cargo links with a new monthly "Europe - Asia express liner service," in response to rising market demand for reliable heavy lift cargo coverage. This addition joins AAL's existing routes, including the "Europe -... more
FedEx: new intervention service
FedEx Express has launched a new monitoring and intervention solution for its customers in Hong Kong and Singapore. Dubbed FedEx Surround, the service enhances visibility and control, increases operational capabilities and ensures proactive intervention when required. Using... more
UK rail carrier buys e-shunters
GB Railfreight (GBRF) has added four new electric Class 18 hybrid + shunt locomotives to its fleet. They will be based at GBRF’s sites and used to support supply chain operations for Network Rail. These services ensure that the materials and components that keep the railway... more
CPAT lands contract with new cargo operator
CPAT Global has been awarded a contract with Euroavia Airlines, a newly founded cargo operator, to provide courses on Boeing B767 aircraft systems and procedures, and general subjects concerning aviation. “CPAT Global is excited to announce our new partnership with start-up... more
Solar-powered cargo vehicles take centre stage
At the “DHL Era of Sustainable Logistics Asia Pacific Chapter” recently held in Singapore, businesses, start-ups, and innovators worldwide submitted their ideas and solutions to address sustainability challenges in logistics. During this event, DHL named TUX Mobility the... more
VCT upgrades infrastructure
Visayas Container Terminal (VCT) in Iloilo, Philippines, has undergone significant upgrades in preparation for the arrival of two new mobile harbour cranes, which will enable it to handle larger vessels and increased cargo volumes. These enhancements, including the addition... more
DSV assembles a sustainable fleet
DSV and Volvo Trucks are working together to deploy 300 electric and 500 fuel-efficient trucks in DSV’s European network. The fleet is set to be delivered by 2026 to be deployed for DSV’s operations in Europe. The Volvo FH aero electric trucks will operate with zero-exhaust... more
Fast charging columns for long-haul BEVs
IDS Logistik is planning to purchase two DC fast-charging columns with an output of 400 kW and four charging points for its central hub in Neuenstein, Germany. It will also acquire a transformer station with a connected load of 0.8 MW and the option to expand it to 1.6 MW. ... more
1,020 fake driving licences in only a few weeks
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have discovered counterfeit driving licences inside inbound packages moving through the international mail facility at O’Hare international airport. During their routine examinations, officers focused on counterfeit documents... more