Handing over first ten of 150 e-trucks 
On 29 January DB Schenker received the first ten of 150 Man ‘eTGX’ ultra long-distance electric trucks at the manufacturer’s plant in Munich (Germany). Following the handover Schenker drivers transported the vehicles to locations all over Germany. The trucks, designed for... more
Providing disaster relief in Japan
Late last year four Japanese companies collaborated in the Kumamoto prefecture’s disaster drill, testing rescue operations using drones. Japan Airlines, Amami Island Drone (Aid), JDrone and Yamaha Motor came together on 18 and 19 December to participate in a drill for a... more
Melbourne terminal investing in green technology
Victoria International Container Terminal (Vict) in the port of Melbourne is expanding capacity and reducing emissions by acquiring four hybrid automatic container carriers (ACCs) from Kalmar. These carriers, equipped with lithium-ion batteries and energy recovery systems,... more
Dutch haulier’s fleet rises to 50 e-trucks
Bidfood Netherlands has led the energy transition in food logistics in the Netherlands since 2021, integrating Renault Trucks electric vehicles into its fleet. It currently operates 25 Renault ‘E-Tech’ lorries, which have already prevented 230 t of CO₂ emissions. The company... more
Record growth in air cargo demand – Iata
The newest data from the International Air Transport Association (Iata) shows that, compared to 2023, full-year demand in 2024 increased by 11.3%. With those numbers it exceeded record volumes from 2021, according to Iata. Full-year capacity also rose by around 7%, while... more
Major locomotive order from Guinea
The Wabtec Corporation, a US manufacturer, has secured a USD 248 million order for its ‘Evolution Series’ locomotives and services from Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS). The locos will support rail operations for the Baowu & Winning joint venture at the high-grade iron ore... more
Complex crane transport from Kobe to New Orleans
AAL Shipping recently transported a 560 t crane from Kobe (Japan) to New Orleans (USA), as part of its Asia-Americas trade lane service. The shipment included a 60 t crane boom and five large grab buckets, requiring meticulous planning, due to the size and complexity of the... more
Harmonising digital operations in Mozambique
Kale Logistics Solutions, an IT services provider from Mumbai, is set to develop Africa’s first airport cargo community system (ACS). The company celebrated this milestone with Mozambique Airport Handling Service (Mahs), a leading airport handling provider supporting aircraft,... more
NTG picks CEO for air and ocean activities
The Nordic Transport Group (NTG) has appointed Diederick de Vroet as CEO of its air and ocean division. He started his career at Kuehne + Nagel in Rotterdam, before spending a decade in Asia, taking diverse international roles in forwarding. He held various commercial,... more
M&M building in Belgium
Militzer & Münch began its Belgian operations on 27 January by establishing a local subsidiary aimed at strengthening trade between the Benelux region and the Maghreb. The business, headquartered in Mouscron, in western Belgium, will operate under the company’s French... more