GXO's newest robot fleet
GXO Logistics has put 500 autonomous mobile robots into service at one of its sites, aiming to enhance its operations for a sporting goods retailer. On 12,000 sqm at the hub, the robots are part of a tote-to-person solution and used for picking activities. They handle 70,000... more
Ports sign decarbonisation pact
The ports of Barcelona and Shanghai have signed an agreement to collaborate on innovation and decarbonisation projects, aimed at enhancing services and logistics chain resilience between China and Europe. The agreement was signed by Santiago Garcia-Milà from the port of... more
Another Gulf/Europe link in Liège
From today, 16 May 2024, Challenge Group is operating a new B747F (120 t) service from Liège to Dubai (DWC) via Tel Aviv. This frequency will double from June onwards, with flights available on Tuesdays and Fridays, utilising the group's Boeing 767-300BDSF aircraft. This... more
Improving pallet delivery services in Scotland
Scotland has long had a reputation as a challenging region for palletised freight distribution. In response to these difficulties, Pall-Ex launched the Scotland project to set new standards in services in late 2022. Inspired by the London project, which began in early 2022,... more
DHL comes out on top
Gartner has named DHL a “leader” in its 2024 Magic Quadrant for 3PL report for the efficiency and reliability of its supply chain and global forwarding units. The company took first place in both the “highest in ability to execute” and “furthest in completeness of vision”... more
Rhenus builds trimodal terminal in Basel’s port
Aiming to enhance the efficiency and environmental sustainability of import/export traffic in the region, the company expects to open the terminal in late summer 2024. Basel, a key logistics hub in Switzerland, connects the country with major European ports via neighbouring... more
First Korean LCC chooses Zagreb
Tamex and T-Way have expanded their European network with a new service to Croatia, a strategically located country at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe. This latest addition to the route portfolio marks a significant milestone for GSA operations, further... more
Speeding up Swedish delivery services
With the opening of its new freight hub in Örebro, Sweden, Danx is aiming to improve its logistics lead times to remoter areas of the country. The new project focuses on reaching customers in hard-to-reach areas. With growing demands in the region and an expanding green... more
Pioneering a low-noise ro-pax ship
Wärtsilä has equipped Stena’s new ro-pax vessel, “Ala’suinu”, with controllable pitch propellers, making it the first such vessel to achieve the DNV Silent(E) notation for reducing underwater noise emissions. Built at CMJL Shipyard in China and leased to Marine Atlantic, the 203... more
ACI: a successor for Luis Felipe de Oliveira
Airports Council International (ACI), the trade association of the world’s airports, has appointed Justin Erbacci as its new director general and CEO, slated to join the organisation in September 2024. Erbacci brings a wealth of experience to ACI World, having previously... more