Strong air cargo demand continues in May 
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) released data for May 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), rose by 14.7% compared to May 2023 levels (15.5% for international... more
Prototype passes test run to the Northern Cap
The two Mercedes test e-Actros 600 trucks have travelled 4,436 km exclusively under battery-electric power to reach the northernmost milestone after twelve days: the North Cape in Norway, the northernmost point in Europe accessible by road from the mainland. The two... more
Australians continue European expansion
Vlad Bilanovsky (left), CEO of Wisetech Global, the Sydney-headquartered creator of the logistics execution software "Cargowise", and Pedro Bacelar, CEO of Singeste - Sistemas de Informática, a Portuguese developer of IT solutions for the customs sector, have concluded... more
GW on two wheels
Between 3 and 7 July, Gebrüder Weiss (GW) will be showcasing its bicycle logistics solutions at the Eurobike 2024 in Frankfurt am Main. GW is active in the bicycle logistics market and supports professional and amateur cycling events such as the Tour of Austria and the... more
Consolidating cool shipments
Swissport Basel opened its new "Cool + Connect" terminal on 27 June 2024. The facility is designed to ensure the integrity of pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive goods (2-8°C) throughout the loading process. By consolidating shipments from the same... more
Dachser’s 20th anniversary in Austria
When it founded Dachser Austria 20 years ago, the German family-owned company expanded its international network and set a new milestone for successful and sustainable growth. The Austrian national company now runs nine offices in the country, employs almost 700 people and... more
Hapag-Lloyd's terminals rebrand for growth
Effective from 1 July, Hapag-Lloyd's terminal and infrastructure division will be rebranded as Hanseatic Global Terminals, reflecting its growth ambitions and maritime tradition. Based in Rotterdam and operational since June 2023, this independent unit aims to enhance... more
More safety when driving heavy trucks
A new AI-supported DVS system (direct vision standard) eliminates blind spots in trucks and increases driving safety. Add Secure's solution consists of a collision information system with a camera that can detect vulnerable road users in the front blind spot up to 5 m in... more
Ten years in Weil am Rhein
The Weil Am Rhein-based logistics provider Acito Logistics’ is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and recently welcomed local politicians for a tour of the company. District administrator Marion Dammann and Alexander Maas, managing director of Wirtschaftsregion... more
Kontron Transportation appoints MD
Michael Jeske assumed his new position as managing director of Kontron Transportation on 1 July. He will join Richard Neussl at the helm of the group and also head its finance and fulfilment departments. Jeske has many years of management expertise in the IT industry with a... more