More electric transport in Portugal 
In late June, transporter Klog will deploy the first of several battery-electric vehicles from Scania to transport Ikea products in Portugal from the furniture factory in Pacos de Ferreira to the port harbour in Leixoes, and to dealers’ outlets. The collaboration and... more
A perfect match for Business Code
Business Code, a developer of customised solutions for the logistics industry, has appointed Kim Nystrøm Mørch as the new head of logistics excellence consulting. He brings extensive experience in optimising logistics processes and implementing data-driven solutions in... more
Unifeeder to retrofit ships with EET solutions
Unifeeder, a part of DP World’s marine services division, and MPC Container Ships have concluded a new strategic collaboration to make joint investments into energy efficiency technology (EET). The partnership will see the companies unite to increase decarbonisation and... more
EUR 10 billion for Amazon in Germany
Amazon plans to invest EUR 10 billion in its German logistics network, bolstering three fulfilment centres in the country. This move will bring the company’s team to over 40,000 permanent positions in Germany by the end of this year. Following its previous EUR 7.8 billion... more
Chongqing launches regular train to Germany
The first train with a full timetable and loaded with 55 containers of goods is now en route from China to Europe. It left Tuanjiecun Station in Chongqing International Logistics Hub Park last Saturday (15 June 2024). On 16 June 2024, German time) a second train started its... more
Bpostgroup appoints interim CEO
Radial, a Bpost Group company and e-commerce specialist, has announced that Laura Ritchey will be stepping down from her position as CEO on 5 July. Bpost Group, a Belgium-based postal operator, has appointed Craig Simon as interim CEO of Radial North America. He will report to... more
Westhof BIO picks automation solution
Westhof BIO has chosen the automation solution developed by Movu Robotics for freezing organic vegetables at its Hamburg site and opted for a rack silo to improve efficiency and reliability. The silo is served by six Movu atlas 2D pallet shuttles, which can transport and... more
Zero-tailpipe HGV deployed in the UK
Volvo Trucks has delivered a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 rigid to Joseph Parr, UK. It is probably the first zero-tailpipe HGV working for a builders’ merchant in the UK, Volvo said. The new FM Electric will operate predominantly from the business’ Bradford depot, carrying out... more
A base in Bratislava
The Germany-based Arnold Group is expanding its network into Bratislava (Slovakia) and looking to benefit from its strategic port. With a transhipment capacity of around 2 million t of goods per year, the port of Bratislava is an important hub for freight forwarding in the... more
KUB Air Cargo joins air cargo booking platform
KUB Air Cargo is partnering with Webcargo, an air cargo booking platform, to offer competitive rates and a seamless booking and payment experience for forwarders worldwide. The independent cargo sales agent KUB Air Cargo provides bespoke airfreight solutions, with an... more