Reducing C02 emissions by more than 714,000 t 
Russian Railways plans to invest over RUB 4 billion (EUR 0.051 million) in environmental conservation in 2020. By implementing air protection measures in 2020, the company expects to cut emissions of harmful substances by 13,000 t, including 1,000 t from stationary sources such... more
Tigers expands into new Rotterdam warehouse
Supply chain specialist Tigers has expanded into a newly built 50,'000 sqm omnichannel fulfilment facility in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, offering sustainable e-commerce products and low-cost last mile B2B and B2C solutions across Europe. The carbon neutral warehouse has... more
Daily trailer service between UK and the Netherlands
Davies Turner will strengthen its portfolio of scheduled daily overland trailer services between the UK and the Netherlands following the signing of an exclusive cooperation agreement with the Dutch subsidiary of the Mainfreight Group. From 1 June 2020, daily overland... more
Imperial renews automotive logistics contract
Imperial’s UK organisation has been re-appointed to provide JIT (just in time) and JIS (just in sequence) logistics for a car manufacturer. The renewed contract comprises three elements: nationwide transport, collecting components and assemblies from 19 suppliers and... more
Mission to Seafarers appoints two new vice presidents
The Mission to Seafarers has elected two new vice presidents: Esben Poulsson, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping and chairman of Enesel and Grahaeme Henderson, vice president, Shell Shipping & Maritime. This is an important role, appointed for a four year... more
Change of systems in the port of Bordeaux
The French port company Bordeaux Informatique Portuaire + (BIP +), a subsidiary of Union Maritime et Portuaire de Bordeaux, has chosen Ci5, a product of Marseille Gyptis International (MGI), to manage the port's digital flow of goods. Ci5 will succeed the former cargo... more
Twelve more years for Aerologic's GE90 contract
MTU Maintenance, a global provider of customised solutions for aero engines, and its long-term customer Aerologic, a 50/50 joint venture between DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo based at Leipzig/Halle, have renewed their exclusive GE90-110B contract by a further twelve years.... more
Eurasian container transport on the upswing
In April 2020, UTLC ERA handled a total of 41,200 teu in container traffic on the China – Europe – China rail link, double the amount of the cargo carried in April 2019 and an absolute record for a month's traffic volumes on its container transit services through Eurasia, the... more
Çelebi gains gold Leed certification
Çelebi Hava Servisi successfully implemented all the necessary requirements for “sustainable and environmentally friendly facility regulations” into its technical maintenance workshop building and was rewarded with the gold certificate in accordance with the global green... more
Biggest megaship carries more than 19,600 boxes
On its maiden voyage from Asia to Europe, the hitherto biggest ultra large container vessel "HMM" Algeciras carries 19,621 teu, which is a record load. The total capacity of the ship is higher, though. At maximum capacity, the ship can carry slightly more teu than its... more