Irish haulier grows – and augments its fleet 
South Coast Logistics has taken delivery of five new Volvo FM 460 6x2 tractor units. They join an 85 strong commercial vehicle fleet and will operate primarily in the south of Ireland, typically in the province of Munster, working on bulk ADR assignments. The Irish haulier... more
First electric-hybrid flight with 100% SAF
In an aviation industry first, Volt Aero has flown the proprietary electric-hybrid powertrain for its Cassio family of aircraft with 100% sustainable fuel provided by Total Energies. Conducted from Volt Aero’s development facility at Royan, France, the flight utilised the... more
Partnering for port safety
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (Pema) and the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) have joined forces to enhance safety and sustainability. The partnership will include cooperation on various initiatives, information sharing, and task... more
Network Aviation Group appoints CEO
Network Aviation Group has appointed Jonathan Clark as the new chief executive officer with effect from 8 January 2024. Clark comes with over 35 years of experience in the air cargo industry, having worked previously for Lufthansa Cargo, Qatar Airways, DB Schenker and Cargolux.... more
Picking up the parcels
APC, an independent parcel delivery network based in the UK, has signed a partnership with Parcelly, a carrier agnostic logistics tech platform. Parcelly will provide a range of safe and convenient pick-up points, at 1,250 locations in the UK, as part of the APC Choice... more
Cargobooking to roll out in Europe
Awery Aviation Software is rolling out its open-access Cargobooking platform in Europe, building on the success of its South African launch, which saw over 100 forwarders and 15 airlines join the marketplace within five weeks. Cargobooking is an online booking marketplace... more
Bergé moves to new terminal
Bergé is moving to its new terminal in the Port of Barcelona at the Muelle Príncipe de España, a new location where the company seeks to continue improving its offering and its customer service as in the 25 other ports in Spain in which Bergé is present. The company name... more
Procureship expands to Singapore
Procureship, an e-procurement platform for the maritime industry, has expanded its operations to Asia by opening an office in Singapore. With this strategic move, the company aims to extend its customer base for its machine learning (ML) and automation-driven e-procurement... more
Another connection for Albatros Express
Transfracht is expanding its Albatros Express offering. From October 2023, the Albatros Express will run directly between the Austrian terminals of Enns, Vienna, Graz and the German North Sea port of Wilhelmshaven. The train will run every Monday for imports, every Friday for... more
Röhlig appoints global head of industry verticals
The owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has appointed Marisol Henschen as global head of industry verticals, effective 1 September 2023. She reports to Andreas Polychronakos, global sales & air freight director at Röhlig Logistics. Polychronakos: “We are... more