Britannia welcomes new chairman 
The Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association Limited (Britannia) has announced that on 15 October, Nigel Palmer OBE retired as chairman of the Britannia board and was succeeded by Tony Firmin. Palmer started his career as a cadet with BP Tanker Co., where he rose to the... more
Autonomous robots at work in Leipzig warehouses
As part of a pilot project, DB Schenker has introduced autonomous robots from the manufacturer Gideon Brothers at its location in Leipzig (Germany). The logistics services provider has thus opted for a flexible solution for automating logistics processes in existing warehouses.... more
Parcel handling hub in Mannheim in operation
After a ten month construction period, the parcel services provider GLS has put its location in Mannheim (Germany) into operation. The centrepiece of the 10,000 sqm sorting hall is the state-of-the art parcel sorting system. Thanks to the carefully balanced interaction of 30... more
Two digital steps forward for Haropa - Le Havre
Two new contracts for the digital development of its services have been signed by Haropa - Le Havre. The industrial partnership with Airbus aims to develop a common software solution for their respective systems Styris (Radar-VTS) and S-Wing (digital port management service).... more
Blue acquires 20|20 Marine Energy
Blue, a communications consultancy for the marine and energy markets, has acquired specialist maritime consultancy 20|20 Marine Energy (20|20). 20|20, which will be re-named Blue Insight, provides commercial advisory and research services for key transformative areas within the... more
DHL expands European parcel network in Cyprus
DHL eCommerce Solutions and ACS Air Courier Services, a parcel service based in Cyprus, have formed a new partnership to strengthen cross-border parcel shipping. The Cypriot parcel service company will become another partner in DHL’s Parcel Union, an international partnership... more
Russian FTL-trucking company orders CNG Trucks
Globaltruck has signed a contract for the purchase of 10 Scania compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks. The vehicles are expected to be delivered in December 2019. The FTL-trucking company operated 1,355 trucks during 9M/2019, which represents an increase of 146 or 12.1% compared... more
Swedish company wins railfreight contract in Norway
Schenker continues to invest in the railway sector in Norway and has commissioned the state-owned Swedish railfreight company Green Cargo to carry out rail transports between Oslo and Narvik. A NOK 100 million (EUR 9.8 million) supply contract was signed to this effect recently.... more
Best eco-drivers honoured
25 drivers from 25 countries recently competed in the finals of the Optifuel Challenge organised by Renault Trucks in Lyon (France) for the award for the most fuel-efficient driving technique. The title of best eco-driver was awarded to the driver Frantisek Oravec from the... more
New CHRO for Imperial Logistics International
Imperial Logistics has appointed Muazzez Anadolu Dindar as chief human resources officer of its international business. She will be based in Duisburg, Germany. In her new post, Dindar will take responsibility for all HR matters throughout the international business, including... more