Delivering digital tools to cope with volatility 
CargoTech is expanding its portfolio of AI-powered tools to support the air cargo industry in responding to volatile markets. “Where human experience once guided decisions, digital solutions now help businesses quickly react to shifting variables,” said Michael Teoh (right),... more
Shared truck charging
Two haulage companies—Hanitzsch (Dresden) and Schade Logistic (Wittenberg region)—have partnered to optimise electric truck charging. Schade drivers can reserve and use charging points on Hanitzsch premises via the Kravag truck charging app, which handles booking and billing.... more
Stortz to head Marseille Fos development council
On 25 March Mathieu Stortz was elected president of the development council of the port of Marseille Fos for a five-year term, succeeding Jean-François Suhas. Stortz, who previously served as vice-president of the council and is managing director of the Compagnie Nationale du... more
“More Europe” needed 
Bettina Castillo on the ‘patchwork’ in the rail transport network. The board member of Austria’s Rail Cargo Group criticises the lack of coordination and infrastructural shortcomings in pan-European international rail transport. Her goal – trains should travel through Europe as... more
Achilles and Bimco to improve maritime standards
Bimco and supply chain risk specialist Achilles have launched a partnership to support standardisation and operational resilience in global shipping. The agreement grants Bimco members preferential access to Achilles’ risk management tools. Bimco is the world’s largest... more
Bifa addresses cargo insurance
Steve Parker (on the right), the director general of the British International Freight Association (Bifa), joined Marcus Baker, of Marsh (on the left), to open the ‘Cargo Insurance London’ conference (as advertised in the ITJ Daily on 27 February), with a focus on uninsured... more
Three lorries for Four
Volvo Trucks Italia and Four Sustainable Logistics have expanded their partnership with the delivery of three electric trucks. Four’s updated fleet now includes 40 electric vehicles, the company has reported. The new additions include two Volvo FHE 4x2 tractors with 540 kWh... more
Dachser webinar on chemical logistics
Dachser Chem Logistics Austria and Switzerland are holding a webinar entitled ‘Chemical Logistics in Motion’ on 3 April. The event will present the findings from a recent study conducted in collaboration with Professor Christian Kille and Dr Andreas Backhaus (pictured),... more
CGN opens new goods control centre
Cologne Bonn airport (CGN) has launched a new goods control point at its ‘Cargo West’ facility, marking the first of three construction projects at the new interface to the security area. The facility, built in 15 months at a cost of around EUR6 million, is where all goods... more
New E-Tech arrives in Bösingen
Six months after deploying its first fully electric truck, Direkt Transport in Bösingen has added a second Renault Trucks E-Tech T4x2 to its fleet. The new unit is operated as a truck-and-trailer combination and, like the first, features three electric motors with 666 hp and a... more