A robotic collaboration for Locus and ITG 
Locus Robotics and ITG have formed a new partnership in the automated logistics sector. Locus Robotics develops logistics solutions with autonomous mobile robots, while ITG is a logistics service provider based in Germany. A central warehouse is being built at the ITG site... more
Hydrogen path: EU ports unite
The Port of Bilbao, Duisport, and the Port of Amsterdam have partnered to create a renewable hydrogen corridor connecting Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany. The initiative, aligning with EU ambitions, leverages the Port of Amsterdam as a conduit to the German market,... more
Awery introduces OBC management solution
Awery Aviation Software (Awery) has launched an onboard courier (OBC) platform, supported by a mobile app for couriers, to bridge an industry communication gap flagged by the software developer. Awery OBC, the latest addition to the developer’s suite of enterprise resource... more
Challenging seas for Finnlines
Finnlines reported a revenue of EUR 513.2 million for January-September 2023, 8% down from 2022. The result for the period was EUR 56.9 million, with ebitda at EUR 131.7 million. The economic outlook within the EU is challenging, with minimal growth expected. Despite a... more
APC promotes Sem Mahi
The APC delivery network - the UK’s largest independent parcel delivery network – has appointed Sem Mahi as its new IT director. He joined the business over ten years ago initially on a consultancy basis and took up permanent position as IT infrastructure manager back in 2014.... more
Handling non-food logistics in France
XPO has announced a collaboration with Metro Markets as the latter inaugurates its new French logistics platform for non-food e-commerce. Metro Marketplace offers non-food products for hotels and restaurants. Building on the success of initial launches in Europe, Metro... more
Strata Logistics enters pallet network
Pallet specialist Pall-Ex has recruited Strata Logistics to strenghten its network in Bedforshire, UK. The new partner has a fleet of over 50 vehicles. Alongside its pallet network services, Strata Logistics also provides transport solutions in the UK and the EU, heavy... more
A good year for Frasers Property
Frasers Property Industrial, a manager of logistics estates in Europe and Australia, reports earnings before interest and taxes of EUR 244.3 million for 2023. Its portfolio consists of 165 properties in five countries, mainly in New South Wales, where its eight projects... more
Dronamics' busy day in Dubai
Yesterday, 15 November 2023, was a busy day for Dronamics, which is exhibiting at this year's Dubai Airshow as part of the Strategic Development Fund (SDF) static park. Only a few hours after announcing that the cargo drone airline and SDF had signed a term sheet to set-up a... more
Co-CEOs to lead Cargojet
After launching Cargojet 22 years ago as founder and CEO, Ajay Virmani (pictured) will be stepping into the role of executive chairman, effective 1 January 2024. He will focus on strategy, strategic customer partnerships, acquisitions of major assets including aircraft and... more