"Curiosity of the Day" 
The average life expectancy of dinosaurs varied between 75 and 300 years. plus
Transporeon expands in Turkey 
Transporeon, a Trimble company, has expanded into the transport and logistics sector in Turkey and appointed country manager Gökalp Kobe Ertuğrul to lead this initiative, making a commitment to supporting local businesses in the local language. With almost 20 years of... plus
First e-truck in the fleet
The Swiss haulage company Thurtrans has put its first fully electric tractor unit into operation. The E-Tech T T4x2 from Renault Trucks is equipped with three 660 hp motors and six 90 kWh battery packs for a range of 340 km. Before Thurtrans decided to purchase this vehicle,... plus
New HQ in Le Havre
Seafrigo Group has opened new headquarters Le Havre, where it has had its roots for over 40 years. The new hub is located at 22 Rue de New-York, close to the city’s port and terminal. Based out of Le Havre, the logistics provider has amassed a network spanning 32 countries... plus
UECC and automakers partner for greener logistics
Toyota Motor Europe, Ford of Europe, and another major manufacturer have joined UECC's "sail for change" programme, using bio-LNG-powered vessels to reduce emissions in their logistics chains. This initiative is expected to cut UECC’s global Scope 1 emissions by 80,000... plus
Preparing the peak season ex-Xi'an
Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao Group has launched chartered flight between Xi'an (China) and Liège (Belgium). Performed by a B767-300F, the service operates twice a week, bolstering Cainiao's China-Europe cross-border delivery capacity ahead of the peak shopping season.... plus
Tous les modes en profitent
Montant record issu du fonds MIE. C’est à hauteur de 7 milliards d’EUR que l’Union européenne va soutenir en 2024 134 projets de transport pour un réseau de transport transeuropéen meilleur et durable. Des moyens du fonds MIE iront aussi aux corridors de solidarité UE–Ukraine. plus
Omnitrax extends its business
The US railways operator closed the third rail transaction in the past six month. The transport company has acquired Central Arizona Commerce Park’s (CAZCP) rail infrastructure and remaining park acreage and becomes the exclusive infrastructure partner of the 2.77 sq km... plus
Maersk: a MD for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
Maersk has appointed Christopher Cook as its new managing director for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, effective1 October 2024. Cook has held several key leadership roles at Maersk, the most recent being his current role as the managing director of UAE, Oman and Qatar. He... plus
Open-heart surgery at big air cargo hub
Lufthansa Cargo has celebrated an important step in the further development of its Frankfurt hub. With an investment volume of almost EUR 600 million, the German cargo carrier is focusing on a comprehensive modernisation by 2030, which aims to turn the Lufthansa Cargo Centre... plus