Duisport Group with new rep for inland navigation 
Joachim Holstein has been the Duisport Group’s representative for inland navigation since March. In this new position the expert in inland shipping and logistics reports directly to the Executive Board. In future, Holstein will be the first point of contact for customers and... more
30 Class 99 bi-mode Co-Co locomotives ordered
Beacon has signed a landmark contract with Stadler Rail for the provision of 30 bi-mode locomotives for UK to be operated by GB Railfreight. The 6-axle Class 99s can use existing 25kV overhead lines where available combined with its high-power, efficient engine to complete the... more
A new distribution warehouse in North America
Hellmann recently inaugurated a new warehouse in Indianapolis, USA, to handle all contract logistics services for its long-standing customer Endress + Hauser in North America. The distribution centre, which supplies customers in USA and Canada, is a state-of-the-art new building... more
Christening the new king of capacity
Most of the general managers concerned held speeches welcoming the first ship of the 24,116 teu ultra-large containership series at a christening ceremony which was held on 9 March 2023. Other representatives signed the delivery document. This vessel was built by Bank of... more
Grade A asset near Piazenza acquired
GLP in Italy has acquired a new Grade A logistics asset totalling 28,000 sqm in Fiorenzuola d’Arda. The warehouse is situated in the south-east of the Piacenza province, one of the largest sub-markets in Greater Milan. The building, which is brand new, was constructed by the... more
All-electric trucks receive ECWVTA certification
Volta Trucks has received the European whole vehicle type approval for its 16 t all-electric Volta Zero vehicle. The European Community ECWVTA certification allows Volta Trucks to produce and sell the all-electric Volta Zero in volume. This process ensures that all vehicles meet... more
Logistics hub near Tesla Gigafactory completed
The completed Panattoni Park Berlin East in Herzfelde, Brandenburg, has over 9,611 sqm of logistics space, 482 sqm of office space and 554 sqm of mezzanine space. The facility is particularly suitable for companies from the automotive sector but can also be used by online... more
UAS applauds Maya Ghazal’s achievements
UAS International Trip Support welcomed headline speaker Maya Ghazal at the 34th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Long Beach, CA. Ghazal has become an inspirational role model for young women pursuing an aviation career. She fled war in her home country... more
Air Canada Cargo adds freighter routes in March
This month, Air Canada Cargo is opening its new freighter route to Liege, while its mainline network is beginning to transition to its summer schedule. The company is also increasing its frequencies on key freighter routes and making important updates to customs requirements... more
Smart Freight Centre Community wins new member
Rhenus has partnered with Smart Freight Centre's (SFC) "Clean Cargo", a buyer-supplier forum for sustainability in the cargo shipping industry, to collaborate and share its best practices with other industry leaders. The global logistics service provider sees this... more