More sustainability at Port of Cork 
In Ireland, electricity provider Energia is to supply the Port of Cork Company with 100% renewable energy. The green electricity will power a number of facilities at Cork City Quays, Tivoli Container Terminal, Ringaskiddy's deepwater and ro-ro berths, Cobh's deepwater quay and... more
Leman picks Bo Lindberg Andersen
Bo Lindberg Andersen has been appointed as chief executive officer for the Leman Group effective from 1 October 2021. “We are very pleased that Lindberg Andersen has accepted this position”, says Phillipe Ziegler, chairman of the Leman board. “He has extensive experience in... more
Towards tarmac automation
For two months now, Groupe ADP and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have been testing, at Paris CDG, an airside cargo transport solution with an autonomous electric vehicle from French startup Orok. Winner of Groupe ADP's 2020 "Play Your Airport" innovation challenge,... more
500 PS for heaviest tasks
Kühne Transport in Valens (Switzerland) has chosen its first Scania truck. The family-owned company recently took delivery of the Scania P500 B 4x4 HA, which can carry out even the heaviest work. The family business started with its first transports in 1950 - with horses and... more
eActros trucks on trial in South Tyrol
Two near-series battery powered eActros trucks have crossed the Alps as part of a series of tests in Italy’s South Tyrol region. During the tests, the electric trucks tackled a total of 54,000 m of altitude. The highest point of the trip was reached during measurement runs at... more
Schuon: more responsibility for executive staff
"Our key players have proven themselves in the past and fulfilled all expectations. We are now taking this into account by extending their respective areas of responsibility," says Alexander Schuon, managing director of the Schuon Group. In view of its ongoing growth,... more
Right time – different place 
In conversation with Atilla Lise, Head of Cargo and Innovative Solutions at HititIn March 2020 the Iata World Cargo Symposium was postponed at short notice. This October it is now being held – but not in Istanbul; in Dublin. Naturally, this isn’t a development that the Turkish... more
XPO Logistics picks Christine Robinne
XPO Logistics, a major provider of freight transportation services, has appointed Christine Robinne to lead the company’s technology organisation and digital strategy in Europe. Luis Gomez, president – Europe: “Our technology initiatives are in excellent hands with Robinne... more
India's online boom drives logistics business
In India, a big international player has chosen the Logos Logistics Estate in Luhari, approx. 60 km north of the capital Delhi, for a new business venture. Geodis is about to launch a multi-user facility to serve the retail sector. Developed by Logos, one of Asia Pacific's... more
Combi Lift adds forwarding division
German heavy lift and logistics expert Combi Lift, headquartered in Bremen and close to the Harren & Partner Group, is expanding its portfolio. The newly founded forwarding solutions division is now in operation. In addition to its established project and salvage business,... more