A new director of business development 
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (Iaph) has appointed Nick Blackmore as its new director of business development. He will focus on the strategic and commercial development and marketing of the association’s portfolio of products and services, including the... more
New in England's Northwest
DX, a British provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier, 2-Man, and logistics services, has opened a new depot in Preston, Lancashire. This 41st depot of the group’s parcels business, which operates within the DX Express division, offers highly... more
LNG car carrier on maiden voyage
The port of Immingham welcomed the “CMA CGM Indianapolis” on its maiden voyage. Operated by the CMA CGM Group, the LNG-powered vessel is the first of four car carriers, each with a 7,000-vehicle capacity. The vessel, measuring 200 m in length, operates at a speed of 19... more
Saving CO2 in heavy goods transport
Gruber Logistics, a freight forwarder based in South Tyrol, is expanding its book & claim solution, making it one of the first companies worldwide to pave the way for decarbonisation in large and heavy goods transport. The tool now also allows customers to book heavy... more
CNS now covers all British trade frontiers
CNS (Community Network Services) has enhanced its customs management system to integrate with CCS UK, the UK’s pre-existing electronic air cargo community. This adds to the DP World company's suite of services, now covering sea, land and air. The revamped CNS system offers a... more
165 e-trucks to replace diesel-powered vehicles
XPO Logistics has commissioned the vehicles -105 tractors and 60 rigids - from Renault. The trucks will help to lower the company’s greenhouse gas emission in France by 25% by 2025. XPO plans to carry out around 25% of its deliveries in France with electric vehicles by 2030,... more
Swissport's "flower corridor"
Over 9,000 t of love blossoms travel safely through Swissport’s flower corridor, from the fields of the Kenyan highlands to Europe. In the world of flower exports, where time sensitivity and freshness are non-negotiable, Swissport takes centre stage as a key player in the... more
Riga: Baltic cargo hub coming up
Latvia’s national airline Airbaltic is teaming up with UPB Nams, a construction company, to build a Baltic cargo hub at RIX Riga Airport. It will be the largest dedicated air cargo handling centre in the Baltics, confirming Riga airport's position as a major air cargo hub.... more
Elvis and Elexon team up
The partners have signed a framework agreement to give the more than 250 partners of the Elvis transport network access to a wide range of e-truck charging solutions. But the cooperation goes beyond the mere provision of products. It also involves a transfer and exchange of... more
Promoting eco-friendly marine fuels
Arkas Bunker, a subsidiary of Arkas Holding, has become the first bunker supplier in Turkey to obtain the international sustainability and carbon certification (ISCC) for marine fuels. The ISCC supports sustainability in agriculture, food, and bioenergy industries, ensures... more