Partnership in Brazil bears fruit 
Automated Mercedes-Benz trucks have been used in the Brazilian sugar cane harvest since 2019. Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has configured its Axor truck specifically for automated harvesting operations as part of a development partnership with the Brazilian agricultural technology... more
ITS celebrates 30th anniversary
Founded on 17. May 1992, ITS - International Transport & Shipping is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Massimo Bianco, Javier Sanchez and Fabrizio Cassai took over the company in 2009. One year later they brought Patric Bund on board. At that time, ITS and its... more
Heppner and CTL: a new approach
The general cargo alliance Cargo Trans Logistik (CTL) is relaunching its general cargo transports to France in cooperation with the French forwarding and logistics company Heppner. CTL partner companies can now feed in their goods for Germany via Heppner locations, which... more
More road freight congestion ahead?
The European full and part load network Elvis and the German association of small and medium-sized enterprises BVMW have warned of new problems for supply chains. Bottlenecks in the German rail network are threatening to increase congestion in road freight traffic if more... more
Vietjet prepares for more cargo volumes
Vietjet reports consolidated revenue of VND 12,875 billion (approx. USD555 million) for 2021, with an after-tax profit of VND 80 billion. The privately held carrier, which will pay a 20% stock dividend, has bounced back and expanded its flight network (76 aircraft flying to 44... more
Panasonic's contract in the French market
Following a trial run, Panasonic has now contracted Gefco as its exclusive service provider in France. For the client's consumer goods division, Gefco coordinates, from its storage platform in the greater Paris area, the supply of resellers, specialised stores, large retail... more
Kale achieves milestone at Air Cargo India 2022
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale), an IT partner to the global logistics industry, has signed an agreement with its one hundredth airport cargo station, GMR Cargo Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL), delegates heard at the provider’s media briefing at the Air Cargo India 2022... more
Etihad Cargo welcomes Caroline Pappas
Etihad Aviation Group’s cargo and logistics arm Etihad Cargo has appointed Caroline Pappas as general manager – Americas. Based in Chicago, she will report directly to Mark Faulkner, Etihad Cargo's director – cargo commercial West. Pappas will be responsible for establishing... more
ASL expands its assets
The Hong Kong-based carrier Asean Seas Line (ASL), founded in 2011, is planning to expand its fleet. Four newbuilds with a capacity of 1,100 teu each will be launched at China State Shipbuilding Corp's leasing unit, CSSC Shipping. CA Shipping, the Hong Kong-incorporated... more
CSX extends network in New England
CSX has completed the acquisition of Pan Am Railways. The takeover will expand the US class I railway’s reach into the rapidly growing Northeast region of the country. The completion of this transaction comes six weeks after CSX received regulatory approval. The terms of the... more