Road haulier relies on bio-CNG fuels 
DSV in Immingham, UK, has launched a trial with CNG Fuels. CNG Fuels’ supply of bio-CNG from a waste feedstock is verified and approved by the UK department for transport. Adopting bio-CNG fuel will contribute significantly to reducing GHG emissions. There is evidence that a... more
New software solutions for Prologistik
The French company DSIA, a developer of software for the logistics industry, is being taken over by the Prologistik Group. With the new addition to its network, Prologistik will expand its business into the French market and gain access to new sectors and regions. The... more
Ageing containership fleet poses challenges
The average age of containerships has reached 14.2 years, the highest among major shipping sectors, says Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at Bimco, one of the largest international shipping associations representing shipowners. Over the past 13 years, the container... more
Swiss WorldCargo partners with Sonoco ThermoSafe
Swiss WorldCargo, a specialist for transporting high-value, care-intensive, and temperature-sensitive consignments, has announced its partnership with Sonoco ThermoSafe. The companies have signed a global master lease agreement for the deployment of Sonoco ThermoSafe's... more
Heading back to FM Logistic
Bernard Wehbe has returned to FM Logistic as international director of operational performance for the warehouse business in Brazil, Iberica, Central Europe and Asia (excluding France). In his new role, he will head the implementation of robust operational strategies for the... more
IAG Cargo expands services to Africa
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will offer additional capacity on services between the UK, Ghana and South Africa commencing at the end of October 2023. IAG Cargo customers will benefit from a new route beginning on 29 October 2023,... more
Port of Antwerp-Bruges increases market share
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has witnessed a 6% decline in total cargo throughput over the last nine months compared to the previous year due to continued economic and geopolitical instability worldwide. Container transport demand has declined significantly, while other cargo... more
Fuel-saving was the decisive factor
The Australian instant lawn supplier Lilydale has ordered two new Scania 500 G Super trucks, after having trialled the vehicle on its Bairnsdale B-double route. The tests showed that the new model saved 50 litres of fuel compared to the older non-Scania truck. The new Super... more
GW's next hub: Upper Franconia
With effect from the beginning of 2024, Gebrüder Weiss will take over the Konradsreuth branch of Amm Logistics, another forwarding company. Located near Hof in Upper Franconia, the facility will continue to operate in its current structure as part of the German general cargo... more
A promotion at Neo Air Group
Neo Air Group – a Frankfurt-based aviation services organisation – has promoted Brian Davis to the position of general manager of its core cargo charter business. Davis was born in Co. Donegal, Ireland, and moved to Germany in 2001. In 2007, he took up his first aviation... more