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
Major project for Jöbstl East in Romania
On behalf of a Scandinavian company, Jöbstl East is taking over all the logistics handling processes for the transport of a complete factory from northern Germany to Tulcea (Romania). The first transports to Romania are currently underway. In the near future, heavy cargo collis... more
Vehicle logistics providers ready for the future
Falling sales figures for cars in China and Europe, trade conflicts between the EU and the USA as well as between the USA and China and debates on environment and climate protection are just some of the problems facing the car industry and, as a result, vehicle logistics... more
Agility opens logistics hub in border triangle
Agility and SCI Blotzlog have officially opened the multi-functional logistics centre in Blotzheim, France. This new hub covers an area of 26,000 sqm. Its seven loading ramps guarantee a seamless entry and exit of goods traffic. Furthermore, the hub offers 9,000 sqm of... more