Purolator gets more e-trucks 
The new 55 e-trucks from Motiv, an US-based manufacturer of class 4-6 electric trucks, bring the Canadian transport provider’s total truck count to 60, which have been in service on daily routes throughout the country. Purolator’s first five Motiv e-trucks were delivered in... more
CEO transition at the London P&I Club
The London P&I Club has announced that Ian Gooch will be stepping down during the year from the role of chief executive officer after 15 years as CEO and 21 years as a director of A. Bilbrough & Co., the company that manages the London P&I Club. Subject to... more
Another contract for ATSG
Air Transport Services Group, a provider of medium wide-body cargo aircraft leasing, air cargo transport and related services, has inked an agreement to operate ten additional Boeing 767 freighters for Amazon.com Services in the Amazon Air network by the end of 2024. The... more
Digitised process cuts CO2 at port of Gothenburg
The port of Gothenburg has introduced "Digital Port Call," a platform aimed at digitalising the vessel arrival process to boost efficiency and sustainability. As Scandinavia's largest port, with 6,000 annual ship calls, the hub requires extensive coordination among... more
Cyber security for supply chains
Intrusion Inc. and Total Information Management Corporation (TIM) are working with a Philippines-based company on threat detection for supply chain operations: TIM will provide Intrusion’s services to Orca Cold Chain Solutions, which operates out of the Philippines. The solution... more
Nine more offices in Africa
APG Cargo, a global cargo general sales and service agent (GSSA), has substantially expanded its African network. The nine new locations are part of the company’s ongoing effort to enhance connectivity and service capabilities in one of the world's most dynamic markets and add... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
When a frog vomits, it also ejects its whole stomach. When the stomach is empty, the frog will re-swallow it. It then returns to its normal position in the body. more
Med-X-Press reshuffles top management
The Goslar (Germany) based pharmaceutical logistics company Med-X-Press has appointed Wolfram Zehnle, who is already managing director of the sister company MXP Fulfilment, to the management board. He will join managing partner Lars Dörhage and managing director Christian Frede... more
New CO2 emission standards for HDVs
Yesterday, 13 May 2024, the council of the European Union adopted the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDV), amending and strengthening the existing EU rules. The revisions will make almost all new heavy-duty vehicles with certified CO2 emissions... more
Decarbonisation to boost green jobs in maritime
According to the Global Maritime Forum, the decarbonisation of the maritime sector presents a major economic opportunity, potentially creating up to four million green jobs by 2050. This shift is driven by the need for the industry, which currently produces 3% of global CO2... more