Improving ro-ro services between Italy and Greece 
It is exactly a week ago that Grimaldi Group put its “green giants”, the hybrid vessels "Eco Catania" (pictured) and "Eco Malta", into operation on its regular ro-ro line between Patras (Greece), Barie and Venice (Italy). The Neapolitan shipping group aims... more
MSC Air Cargo partners with IBS Software
IBS Software, a global leader of SaaS solutions to the travel and cargo industry, has been selected by the air cargo unit of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, as a strategic partner in a bid to digitally transform its air cargo operations. iCargo, a tool developed by IBS... more
‘Flexible storage’ initiative launched
Supply chain and logistics specialist Bis Henderson Space has joined forces with logistics property company Prologis to pilot a flexible warehouse model in UK. A new 31,120 sqm facility will be available on a flexible, pallet-by-pallet basis at Prologis Park, Wellingborough West... more
Cargo IQ appoints new board leaders
Former vice chair Kerstin Strauss, vice president, global air logistics operations, Kuehne + Nagel, has been appointed as the new chair of the board, with Rutger-Jan (RJ) Pegels, director performance management & analytics, KLM Cargo, taking the vice chair... more
Bangladesh commits to eco-friendly recycling
Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA), a voluntary organisation of the shipowner associations of Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea, has welcomed Bangladesh’s commitment to sustainable practices in the ship recycling industry and highlighted its dedication to protecting... more
VTG: first carbon-neutral maintenance workshop
In the rural town of Grossräschen in the German federal state of Brandenburg, the leasing company is investing EUR 10 million to build a sustainable workshop for the maintenance and repair of its fleet of freight wagons. The 1,700 sqm facility will have the capacity to... more
NAP launches six sub-industry networks
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has reformed and strengthened its air cargo logistics platform this year, enabling members to cooperate more efficiently with six sub-industry networks. The new structure provides air cargo logistics firms with the opportunity to apply for membership in... more
A promotion for François Régnier
François Régnier was appointed managing director of FM Logistic France on 15 April. He is now also a member of the management committee and retains his position as a member of the international management team. An engineering graduate of Compiègne University of Technology,... more
AI knows when drivers are tired
The system is an AI-based video telematics solution from Add Secure. It senses when drivers are tired. The software includes a front-facing camera for external recording, an IR sensor to detect driver fatigue or distraction, and a small internal display that shows and triggers... more
Change in the cockpit of Austrian Airlines
On 15 August 203, Barbara Schwarzott will take over as senior director ground & cargo operations Austrian & nominated person ground operations. Her new role includes the management of Austrian Airlines ground services with a team of around 650 employees worldwide.... more