Two more Gamas for cross-border transports 
Original: The company is receiving additional Gama Marathon 111Ed-20 electric locomotives, including the Ed30 version equipped with an auxiliary diesel engine, all supplied by Rail Capital Partners (RCP). On the occasion of the next contract, the President of CTL Logistics,... more
Good news for ammonia-powered ships
At the Posidonia trade fair, DNV awarded HD Hyundai Mipo an approval in principle (AIP) for designing a new ammonia dual-fuel feeder container vessel. This achievement results from collaboration between HD Hyundai Mipo, Win GD, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Kangrim Heavy... more
Transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza
Air Partner's cargo division, a global full-service logistics provider, completed a cargo operation to transport 85-90 t of humanitarian aid per flight for people in Gaza, including temporary shelters. The operation involved three flights using a 747-400 aircraft. Two of the... more
Copper shifted from road to rail
Copper coils are sensitive to moisture and susceptible to rust. They are therefore loaded onto trucks directly at Schwermetall Halbzeugwerk’s plant in Stolberg (Germany). In order to shift the cargo to the climate-friendly railways in future, the coil manufacturer has joined... more
Joining the French cold chain
H. Essers has acquired TFMO (Transports Frigorifiques des Monts d’Or), a Lyon-based transport provider. With 200 employees and a 152-strong fleet, TFMO focuses on the local healthcare and food markets. With the takeover, H. Essers gains access to the company’s French network... more
New MSC loop links Asia with Liverpool
MSC has launched its new Britannia service, a standalone loop connecting Asia to North Europe, designed to enhance port connections from China and Vietnam to Liverpool. The new route includes direct access to the port of Vung Tau and will connect to Liverpool, as well as... more
New trucks in the port of Hamburg
At the beginning of June, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) launched the first electrically powered trucks at its own freight forwarder Container-Transport-Dienst (CTD). CTD will use the new e-trucks initially for container transfers in the port of Hamburg and carry out... more
Between two remembrances
After playing a major role in the commemoration the 80th anniversary of D-Day, yesterday, 6 June 2024, a fleet of legendary DC-3 type aircraft is heading further into Europe. Coordinated by D-Day Squadron (DDS), DC-3 variants representing World War II and Cold War vintage... more
An intelligent approach to warehousing
Arvato and Microsoft have been working together on an AI-based research project aiming to facilitate autonomous warehousing. Dubbed “Moonshot”, the project will be showcased at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo in Barcelona. By examining and analysing warehouse... more
Celebrating 17 years of partnership
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services and Liege airport, the carrier’s main cargo hub in Europe, recently celebrated 17 years of a successful partnership. The two organizations reaffirmed their commitment to boost freighter operations and strengthen the strategic alliance that... more