Fully electric trucks for French logistics
Geodis is trialling new urban electric trucks in Paris and Lyon. The vehicles, dubbed Oxygen, were created in collaboration with Renault Trucks in 2022. The test phase for this transport solution is currently in operation in Lyon, where it will remain until the beginning of... more
No longer just the passenger cabin
ACM Aerospace, a global provider of customised service and product solutions for the aviation industry, with a focus on the development, production, and repair of aircraft and helicopter cabins, which is reflected in its name (Aircraft Cabin Modification), has expanded into the... more
A tale of two bridges
Laso recently transported two 50 m long bridges from Portugal to the Netherlands. Originating in Oliveira de Frades, the bridges were moved to the port of Aveiro before being shipped to Rotterdam. The structures had been manufactured by Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas... more
GAC Bulgaria celebrates 20th anniversary
Globe Air Cargo Bulgaria, a subsidiary of ECS Group, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Under the leadership of managing director Tania Mlechenkova, GAC Bulgaria has strengthened its position as a major partner in the air cargo industry, representing airlines like... more
Changes at Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern’s board of directors has by unanimous vote of the independent directors appointed Mark R. George, currently the company's executive vice president and CFO, as president and CEO, effective immediately. He will also join the Norfolk Southern board. This... more
The first of 170 in operation
Vehicle manufacturer MAN and EON want to jointly establish around 170 locations with 400 charging points in Europe along the existing MAN service network for the public charging of electric trucks. The first such station has now gone into operation in Berlin-Wildau. It will... more
A new shipping platform for e-commerce
Saltbox has launched Parsel, a new shipping platform targeting e-commerce businesses looking to scale up their operations. The solution integrates with existing e-commerce platforms as well as Saltbox’s own offerings to provide a hub for shipping, fulfilment and packing... more
50 e-Actros to replace one-third of the fleet
The West Flanders-based haulier Eutraco is investing EUR 14 million and purchasing 50 eActros 600 trucks from Mercedes-Benz, thereby electrifying one-third of its fleet in one go. Eutraco will be the first logistics player in Belgium to possess such a large number of electric... more
Good vibes only
Challenge Group has launched its latest innovation at its hub in Liège - an exclusive engine dolly designed for the safe transport of aircraft engines directly from the offloading point to the aircraft door. This specialised dolly is fitted with advanced shock-absorbing cushions... more
Grimaldi Group strikes a deal in Heraklion
The Grimaldi Group has bought a 67% stake in Heraklion Port Authority (HPA) for EUR 80 million through a consortium including Grimaldi Euromed and Minoan Lines. This acquisition, which was finalised with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), marks a... more