Craiss wins award for digital transformation 
Craiss Generation Logistik has won the Black Lion, Baden-Württemberg's biggest business award. The logistics service provider accepted the prize at the gala event at the Messe Stuttgart exhibition and trade fair centre. "The Black Lion stands for innovative... more
UK haulier rejuvenates fleet
D Hughes Demolition in UK has added a new Volvo FMX 420 8x4 rigid to its diverse fleet. It will replace an older vehicle that has been in operation for nearly ten years. The FMX is powered by a 420 hp Euro-6 engine, capable of producing 2,100 Nm of torque. Expected to be in... more
Overcoming maritime hurdles 
New ferry service between Thessaloniki and Izmir. A new service was launched recently by the Levante Ferries shipping line, connecting northern Greece to the Turkish city of Izmir. The line deploys the vessel Smyrna di Levante, which transports cargo as well as passengers on the... more
Making railfreight more transparent and efficient
Austria’s Innofreight is digitising its entire fleet. The rail logistics provider, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is using state-of-the-art technology to make railfreight safer on Europe’s rail networks. The rolling stock is being digitised by the Swiss... more
Tool to calculate truck emissions
The EU requires climate-friendly trailers. Therefore, in addition to towing vehicles, it will set fleet thresholds for trailers for the first time, starting in 2024. Trailer manufacturers who fail to comply with the EU's fleet consumption targets can expect fines. One- to... more
Adrian Nash named Accelya’s new CPO
Accelya, a global provider of technology solutions to the travel industry, has appointed former SAP executive Adrian Nash as its new chief product officer. Based in London, he will lead the company’s product organisation and UX research team, and will work closely with the... more
Expansion in Georgia
Gebrüder Weiss is celebrating ten years of operations in the Georgian market. In the past five years, the company’s land transport services have moved nearly 75,000 consignments with a total weight of 311,000 t. Now, the current company's infrastructure is no longer sufficient.... more
Using flexitanks to transport liquid cargo
Russian intermodal transport operator Fesco has expanded its portfolio by adding a new service for the transport of bulk liquids in containers using sealed flexitank liners. With the Fesco Flexi offer, goods can be dispatched via the group’s rail, sea, and intermodal... more
Airbus: an eco-friendly investment
Airbus is investing in Carbon Engineering, a Canadian-based climate solutions company that operates the largest direct air carbon capture (DACC) research & development facility worldwide. “We are proud to be investing in Carbon Engineering, reaffirming our commitment... more
Aerologic reshuffles management team
Aerologic, the joint venture of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, has announced staff changes at executive level. Katharina Prost was appointed managing director and head of finances and administration, effective 1 October 2022. Her last position was managing director at... more