Volvo raises market share for e-HGVs to 47.2% 
The commercial vehicle manufacturer sold 145,395 trucks worldwide in 2023 - more than ever before. The largest sales markets were the USA, Brazil, and the UK. Electric trucks are on the upswing, with Volvo delivering 1,977 e-vehicles worldwide last year, an increase of 256%... more
Digital transformation in maritime trade
Kale Info Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based community platforms for the logistics industry, has joined the American Association of Port Authorities (Aapa) to drive digital transformation in maritime trade. The partnership aims to optimise operations, address... more
Ahead of its WCS, Iata sees "strong start" in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) reports that in the first month of 2024, total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), increased by 18.4% compared to January 2023 levels. This significant upturn marks the highest annual growth in CTKs since the... more
WCA World elects best agents and partners
WCA World’s Worldwide Conference 2024 saw a remarkable 4,500+ members gather in Dubai, UAE, for a week of networking and collaboration. With thousands of votes cast by members for the agents that provided them with the best service, each regional winner was brought on stage... more
Mode Global picks CFO
The third-party logistics (3Pl) company Mode Global has appointed Max Slivka as its new chief financial officer. Slivka brings more than a decade of experience in mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, and business transformations to his new role. “We are... more
RoadOne strengthens sales team
RoadOne, a single source intermodal, warehouse, and logistics services company, has appointed three new sales executives to support its ongoing growth. Randy Abbott (left), VP of strategic accounts, has an extensive background in strategic transportation and logistics... more
Banking on data-driven pricing decisions
Saudia Cargo has gone live with three solutions developed by Dallas-based Revenue Technology Services (RTS), a provider of profit optimisation tools for the transport industry. "Velocity" is a comprehensive revenue management solution designed to forecast capacity,... more
Multi-carrier parcel shipping in the Americas
Geodis has launched a new multi-carrier solution to optimise parcel shipments for its American customers. Using a cloud-based software, Geodis’s clients can connect with a wide range of carriers in North and South America. By linking warehouse management systems with... more
Cargospot lands in Greenland
Air Greenland and Champ Cargosystems have signed a multi-year agreement that will see the transatlantic airline adopt numerous Cargospot products in 2024. Based in Nuuk, Greenland, the airline operates with a number of remote offices and warehouses that face unique requirements.... more
50 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks join fleet
The North American logistics company IMC has opened electric vehicle charging stations in Compton, CA and recently added 50 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks to its fleet. The company can now use these trucks' 800 km range to supply customers with sustainable drayage in a larger... more