Transport solution for high-cube containers launched 
The first train has completed a run on the new trans-Pennine railfreight link connecting Teesport and Manchester (both England). The return service, operated five days a week, is initially being run as a trial, part of a collaboration between Direct Rail Services (DRS) and PD... mehr
Air cargo provider names operations director
Rotterdam-based VRR has promoted Ben Lakerveld to the position of operations director. Managing director Geert van Riemsdijk is pleased, as “many people already know Ben well from his 15 years at VRR. He’s grown with us through several roles, most recently as sales manager, and... mehr
Atlas Air Worldwide drives Aston Martin Aramco logistics
The US air cargo services provider Atlas Air Worldwide has been named as the official logistics partner of the UK’s Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team, optimising airfreight operations for the 2025 season and beyond. As the largest operator of Boeing B747 freighters, Atlas... mehr
Maharaj creates new leadership constellation
Constellation Cold Logistics has appointed Abhy Maharaj as its new chief commercial officer (COO), with effect from 1 February. His extensive experience in business growth, automation and technology will support Constellation’s new strategy following its acquisition by... mehr
Another 747F joins Nam fleet
Network Airline Management (Nam) has strengthened its freighter fleet by adding another Boeing B747-400F nose-loading aircraft. The ex-China Airlines Cargo freighter arrived at NAM’s home base in Liège (Belgium) in December and entered service immediately. “Adding another 747... mehr
Kapazität verdoppelt 
Boskalis baut grösstes Schiff dieses Typs der Branche. Das niederländische Unternehmen Boskalis baut ein bestehendes Schiff zu einem Unterwasser-Felsinstallationsschiff um. Dadurch wird es nach eigenen Angaben zum «grössten Akteur der Branche». mehr
E-trucks added to food transport fleet
A total of twelve Mercedes-Benz ‘eActros 600s’ were delivered to Dachser subsidiary Brummer Logistik recently, thus making Brummer Logistik one of the first recipients of the heavy-duty electric trucks. The 40 t vehicles have a range of around 500 km and will be used for... mehr
A GSSA goes back to school
The ECS Group has enhanced its sustainability pillar by integrating a new learning programme into its ‘Discovery’ training platform. Based on ‘AXA Climate School’, the course educates employees on climate change and encourages actionable sustainability initiatives. “As a... mehr
Vedat new SmartSea CTO
SmartSea, powered by Sita, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Kris Vedat as its chief technology officer. Vedat, a former head of technology and logistics at P&O Maritime Logistics, brings over 20 years of experience in technology and logistics... mehr
First trans-Atlantic service by Gemini Cooperation
On 3 February DP World Southampton welcomed the ‘MV Leonidio’, the first vessel under the Gemini Cooperation’s trans-Atlantic AL1/AT3 service, at the Southampton logistics hub. The ship will call at key European ports, before heading for the USA. Gemini, a cooperation effort... mehr