Hellmann to digitise using BlueBox Systems 
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, a German logistics company is cooperating with BlueBox Systems, an intelligent air cargo tracking solutions start-up, to digitise its operations. Hellmann has been using the intelligent air freight tracking solution BlueBox Air from BlueBox... more
Stefania Pezzetti joins BRT
Geopost has appointed Stefania Pezzetti as chief executive officer of BRT, an Italian express transport company with a network of over 200 branches and a revenue of EUR 1.88 billion in 2022. Prior to joining BRT, Pezetti held significant positions in logistics and transport... more
Own bio-CNG filling stations for 360 gas trucks
DHL is investing in its own filling station infrastructure for bio-CNG (compressed natural gas) at selected parcel centres for the Post & Parcel Germany division. The climate-neutral fuel made from waste and residual materials is supplied by OG Clean Fuels, which also builds... more
Fishy layover to save fuel and emissions
Ten days ago, on 13 October 2023, the fourth Lufthansa Cargo B777F, which has been equipped by Lufthansa Technik with "Aeroshark" technology since February this year, entered service. Jointly developed with BASF, this functional surface film imitates the... more
Bimco revises Synacomex charter
Bimco's documentary committee has approved a revised Synacomex continent grain charter party to adapt to changes in the geopolitical landscape driven by events like the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. The updated charter party now includes Bimco's anti-corruption... more
Another six-axle hybrid locomotive for Flex
The Leipzig-(Germany)-based railfreight carrier has had a Euro Dual locomotive in operation since August 2023. It has now ordered a second Euro Dual from the leasing company European Loc Pool (ELP). Delivery is scheduled for January 2025. The Euro Dual, which is produced by... more
Logistics services for American toy producer
FM Logistic has signed a partnership with Mattel, an American toy company to take over the logistics management for its customer in Spain and Portugal, from its advanced logistics platform in Illescas, Toledo. FM Logistic will be responsible for documentation, connection and... more
White lilies for Heidi Senger-Weiss
She was 27 years old when she took the reins, and she held them for a further 47 years in various functions. Heidi Senger-Weiss, born in Vienna in 1941 as the only child of Ferdinand and Gertrude Weiss, took over the leadership of the Gebrüder Weiss group, the oldest company in... more
German logistics prize for digital twin
The German Logistics Association (BVL) has awarded the German Logistics Prize 2023 to Dachser and Fraunhofer IML for their digital twin ILO ('Advanced Indoor Localisation and Operations'). The technology, which the honourees jointly developed in the Dachser Enterprise Lab... more
Nokera to use 4PLCS supply chain management
Nokera, which specialises in the serial production of timber for the building of houses, schools and other buildings, has placed an order with 4PL Central Station to centrally manage its road haulage logistics operations. The long-term order involves coordinating procurement... more