UK/China: Mission accomplished 
Together with an international freight forwarder, the Chapman Freeborn team recently completed another challenging transport project for the energy industry. The cargo consisted of several oversized pieces, weighing 61 t in total. The team rose to the challenge of finding a... mehr
Event transporter saves costs and carbon
Event Ground Support (EGS) typically delivers technical equipment to concerts, festivals and other entertainment locations. The UK-based event transport specialist in UK operates a mixed fleet of vehicles from small vans to 15 m trailers. It has now added a mega city dry... mehr
Third Polish hub for Blue Water
With a new office in Warsaw, Blue Water Shipping is looking to expand its general cargo service worldwide. At the new site, it will handle air and sea freight, focusing on imports and exports and thus enhance Blue Water’s general cargo offerings and logistics solutions.... mehr
Bangladeschs Bombe tickt 
Lieferverzögerungen und Preissteigerungen nach Unruhen und Regierungssturz. Am 8. August, drei Tage nach dem Rücktritt von Sheikh Hasina und ihrer Flucht nach Indien, stellten die Luftfrachtanalysten von World ACD fest, dass sich die Tonnagen Richtung Europa wieder erholten,... mehr
Hupac extends shuttle services
From 16 September 2024, the Swiss intermodal transport operator will launch an increased intermodal offer between Belgium and Spain: Hupac’s shuttle will connect Antwerp and Perpignan (France)/Barcelona (Spain) with ten roundtrips per week, twice as many as before. The... mehr
Greek cities invest in green waste management
Athens and Thessaloniki have ordered 89 Fuso eCanters with truck bodies from the Greek manufacturer Kaoussis primarily to collect organic waste in metropolitan areas. 40 of the 8.55 t vehicles are expected to be deployed from November this year. The entire delivery is expected... mehr
Fiege sets milestone in strategic location
Last Friday, 30 August, the Westphalia (Germany)-based freight forwarder Fiege officially inaugurated its new logistics centre in Bülach, Switzerland. As Vinko Castrogiovanni (second from right), managing director Southern Europe & Alps, explained, it offers 17,000 sqm... mehr
Air cargo demand still climbing
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released data for global air cargo markets in July 2024 showing continuing strong annual rise in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 13.6% compared to July 2023 levels (14.3% for... mehr
Valenciaport sees rise in Australian trade links
Trade between Valenciaport and Australia saw significant growth in June this year, with exports rising by 13.75% compared to June 2023. Valenciaport now maintains commercial relations with eleven Australian ports, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Key exports to... mehr
Aldi adds in Lower Saxony
Effective 6 September, Aldi Nord is moving its operations into a new expanded logistics site at Lehrte-Aligse. It now totals 42,800 sqm with space for logistics, offices and administration. A cold chamber ensures the safe storage of fruits and vegetables. With this enhanced... mehr