Supporting journalists in the logistics industry 
The Seahorse Freight Association, a not-for-profit organisation championing career and networking opportunities for journalists in supply chain and transport, has welcomed Pressiana Naydenova, corporate communications manager at Associated British Ports (ABP), to its committee.... more
Upgraded toll box compatible with 4G
Mobility service provider UTA Edenred has introduced the new generation of its interoperable toll box. With expanded functions, the new on-board unit (OBU) UTA One next is easier to operate and more user-friendly than the previous solution. The toll box is compatible with... more
ONE’s containerised wind assist units
Two containerised wind assist units will be installed on one of Ocean Network Express’ (ONE) operated container feeder ships before the end of 2023. The Singapore-based company has developed a cost optimisation project called “Sapphire + Project”, which will contribute to the... more
Decarbonisation solutions for all transport modes
Replacing conventional fossil fuels with sustainable fuel alternatives can reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 80-90%. The transition from fossil energy to electricity and sustainable fuels is therefore critical to the ability of the transport sector to significantly reduce... more
FOT: Martin von Känel to lead financing division
Martin von Känel has been appointed vice director and new head of the financing division at the Federal Office of Transport (FOT), effective 1 December 2023. Currently director of the transport company Martigny et Region’s (TMR) and president of the cooperation platform of... more
A caravan from Seattle... 
...and one of Dreamliners from Charleston soon. Iraq’s national carrier is making great efforts to meet international standards again, also with brand-new aircraft from the USA. This represents an important step towards getting off the EU’s blacklist. more
Intermodal transport partners share data
Hupac, Kombiverkehr, Hoyer, Paneuropa, Lokomotion and Kombiterminal Ludwigshafen have founded the new company DX-Intermodal (DXI) to jointly operate the KV4.0 data hub, which went live in March. The new platform connects all players in combined transport - carriers,... more
A sorting solution to improve speed and accuracy
Automation and software company Fortna has partnered with Budbee, a Sweden-based tech firm, to enhance delivery services for their customers. The automated parcel system includes a new sorting solution that improves speed and accuracy for their new terminal in Jönköping, Sweden.... more
Berthod banking on green fleet
Berthod Transport is the first company in Valais, Switzerland, to own an electrically powered 40 t Volvo truck. The vehicle has a range of over 300 km, which is easily enough for domestic transports between Sion and Zurich. The Volvo FH electric truck is silent on the road... more
Rhenus Air & Ocean picks Florian Braun
Florian Braun assumed his position as new operating officer (COO) at logistics specialist Rhenus Air & Ocean on 1 April 2023. Braun succeeds Jan Harnisch, who was promoted to the company’s CEO and had continued his duties as COO in a dual role until a replacement could be... more