Fully electric trucks for French logistics 
Geodis is trialling new urban electric trucks in Paris and Lyon. The vehicles, dubbed Oxygen, were created in collaboration with Renault Trucks in 2022. The test phase for this transport solution is currently in operation in Lyon, where it will remain until the beginning of... mehr
More rail services between Dublin and Ballina
The Irish rail company Iarnrod Eireann has introduced two new services from Dublin Port to Ballina to meet the ever-growing demand for railfreight. Operated by IWT (International Warehousing and Transport), the services deploy twelve pocket wagons, or low floor container Wagons,... mehr
A tale of two bridges
Laso recently transported two 50 m long bridges from Portugal to the Netherlands. Originating in Oliveira de Frades, the bridges were moved to the port of Aveiro before being shipped to Rotterdam. The structures had been manufactured by Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas... mehr
No longer just the passenger cabin
ACM Aerospace, a global provider of customised service and product solutions for the aviation industry, with a focus on the development, production, and repair of aircraft and helicopter cabins, which is reflected in its name (Aircraft Cabin Modification), has expanded into the... mehr
A promotion for Grégory Goba-Blé
Movin, a logistics brand launched as a joint venture between Interglobe Enterprises and UPS, has announced that Grégory Goba-Blé will assume additional responsibilities in his role as director of Movin, to directly oversee India operations. He is also head of UPS in India,... mehr
A new shipping platform for e-commerce
Saltbox has launched Parsel, a new shipping platform targeting e-commerce businesses looking to scale up their operations. The solution integrates with existing e-commerce platforms as well as Saltbox’s own offerings to provide a hub for shipping, fulfilment and packing... mehr
Florida funds container crane at Jaxport
Florida legislators have presented Jaxport with USD 23 million for the purchase of a new container crane and the refurbishment of existing cranes at the port’s terminals. The funds, earmarked by the Florida legislature and approved by governor Ron DeSantis, will enhance... mehr
CO2 efficiency in short sea shipping
CLDN reported a significant reduction in fleet emissions for 2023, achieving an average of 39 g CO2/tonne-km, which is 19% better than its closest short sea competitor and more than twice as efficient as road haulage. This reduction was driven by substantial investments in... mehr
The first of 170 in operation
Vehicle manufacturer MAN and EON want to jointly establish around 170 locations with 400 charging points in Europe along the existing MAN service network for the public charging of electric trucks. The first such station has now gone into operation in Berlin-Wildau. It will... mehr
Changes at Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern’s board of directors has by unanimous vote of the independent directors appointed Mark R. George, currently the company's executive vice president and CFO, as president and CEO, effective immediately. He will also join the Norfolk Southern board. This... mehr