DHL adds first Autostore in Poland 
DHL’s new Polish hub has been equipped with an Autostore system, making it the first of its kind for the logistics provider in Central and Eastern Europe. Located in Gorzów Wielkopolski, the facility uses the automated storage and retrieval solution which includes 25 robots... more
More digital booking options for air cargo
Through its United Cargo division, United Airlines is one of the USA’s largest air-cargo belly carriers with an extensive global network. United Cargo will enter a collaboration with Cargo One, which will offer freight forwarders a streamlined online experience, simplifying the... more
Working on sustainable vehicle logistics
Reducing emissions in the finished vehicle logistics industry is part of the new initiatives the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has launched in cooperation with Smart Freight Centre, a non-profit organisation. The aim of the partnership is to use information... more
Strengthening cohesion in the Americas
ECS Group has named Paco Ortega as regional vice president for the Americas, effective 1 July 2024. The announcement follows the recent appointment of Jean Ceccaldi as CEO, further reinforcing ECS Group’s commitment to its transformational goals. In his new role, Ortega will... more
Takeover extends tanker logistics business
The Dutch tank transport specialist Schenk has purchased Suttons Tankers’ division in the UK. Suttons Tankers is a 100-year-old family-owned company specialising in road tanker transport in the UK. It has approximately 875 employees and generates a turnover of EUR 140 million.... more
Asyaport pioneers decarbonisation
Asyaport, a joint venture between Global Terminal Limited (GTL), terminal investment company of MSC, and the Turkish Soyuer family located in Barbaros / Tekirdağ, has become the first port in Turkey to offer shore power to container vessels: an important milestone for... more
Boosting in Burgdorf
Camion Transport is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its branch in Burgdorf, Bern with an expansion of its cargo logistics centre on the site. This CHF 21 million investment follows a previous extension project in 2009. After a three-year construction phase, the latest... more
A cool 55,000 km in fully electric mode
The Spanish logistics group Carreras has completed a trial of a new refrigerated semi-trailer with Thermo King’s self-charging electric refrigeration system for trailers. Starting in January 2024, the test vehicles operated for almost 55,000 km in fully electric mode,... more
Maersk and Syngenta renew ties
Maersk is to remain Syngenta Crop Protection’s 4PL partner for the next five years, renewing their previous eight-year collaboration. Under this extension, Maersk will continue to provide comprehensive logistics along the agtech specialist’s supply chain. The previous... more
Weekly Egypt-Italy ferry route set for November
DFDS has launched a new direct freight ferry service between Damietta, Egypt, and Trieste, Italy, creating its first service in Egypt and the first such connection between these markets in a decade. The route will primarily transport fresh produce, textiles, and other goods... more