Gen Z seafarers: stark contrasts 
The first conference for UK cadets has revealed some stark contrasts with their fellow Gen Z seafarers across the globe. The international maritime charity Sailors’ Society held the virtual event as part of their global 2023 Wellness at Sea Maritime Schools’ Conferences.... more
Green fuel decreases truck emissions by 80%
Logistics specialist Rhenus and technology company Bosch are testing renewable fuels in Spain. As part of the agreement, Rhenus will put two vehicles into operation, powered by renewable fuel supplied by the Spanish energy provider Repsol. These trucks will make a daily... more
To Mars and beyond for GW
Gebrüder Weiss is working with the Austrian Space Forum (ÖWF) for the second time. The current project is a transport of equipment for the Mars Analogue Mission from Innsbruck to Armenia. According to Gernot Grömer, ÖWF’s director, this involves technologies "on the... more
Lufthansa to upgrade new FRA warehouse
Lufthansa Group's is starting its largest construction project with its partner Ed. Züblin after having completed preliminary work during the first phase of construction. With its LCC evolution project, Lufthansa Cargo is pressing ahead with modernising the Frankfurt hub: in... more
Third distinction for the French Parc des Aiguilles
At the Salon des Maires in Marseille on Monday, 13 November 2023, the Parc des Aiguilles was awarded the Parc + level 2 label: a third distinction for its commitment to sustainable development, following the “Special Jury Prize” at the Supply Chain Agora Awards and the... more
16-axle wagon transports extra-large equipment
Russian Railways Logistics recently completed a special transport, shipping large electrical appliances by rail from Novosibirsk in Siberia to Smolensk in western Russia near the border with Belarus. This transport required a special vehicle, and the company opted for a... more
Bifa members take on sustainability
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has held the first meeting of its new sustainable logistics policy group. Managed by Mike Jones, it aims to identify and report environmental issues and their impact on the freight services industry. Sustainability expert... more
Lifetime achievement award for Corrado Cuccurullo
Corrado Cuccurullo, CEO for Shield Services, which provides offshore logistics servicers for dry bulk materials, technical and crew management of vessels, was honoured with the lifetime achievement award at the International Bulk Journal Awards in London. The award is... more
New E-Tech Master requires 21% less energy
Renault Trucks will be launching a new generation of commercial vehicles designed for urban transport on the European market in 2024. With a completely renewed aerodynamic design, the new Renault Trucks E-Tech Master, with a total weight of up to 4 t, delivers a significant... more
Eastern European e-commerce excellence
The new e-commerce storage facility of Quehenberger Logistics and Sport Vision, a sporting goods retailer in Eastern Europe, is ready to take warehousing to a new level. The 15,000 sqm building is located in Sered, Slovakia, and is highly automated with sorters and autostore to... more