A pallet procurement partner 
The Bewital Group, a producer of animal feed, is cooperating on the purchasing of pallets with digital trading platform Pacurion. The companies share regional roots in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany). Pacurion will support Bewital’s annual requirement for 100,000 load carriers.... plus
Railways versus gigaliners
A majority of citizens in eight countries of the European Union (EU) say no to ‘mega trucks’ - lorries with a weight of 44 t or more and a length of 30 m - and favour combined transport over bigger and heavier trucks. These results were found in surveys conducted in nine EU... plus
Cargo’s contribution to record performance
For the financial year ended 31 March 2024, Dubai-based Emirates Group reports its best-ever financial performance with a record profit of AED 18.7 billion (USD 5.1 billion), up 71% from last year, record revenue, and a record level of cash assets. Despite continued... plus
New highs in container ship capacity for 2024
In 2023, the container shipping industry achieved a new high by delivering 2.3 million teu, surpassing the previous record by 37%. Continuing this trend, according to Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at Bimco, the first four months of 2024 have already seen deliveries of... plus
Regional HQ for intermodal services
The intermodal business remains a strategic focus for Odyssey Logistics: The company has established a new intermodal division headquarters in Lombard, IL (USA), outside the Chicago area. This move reinforces Odyssey’s ongoing strategy to integrate its legacy brands and... plus
Magnix picks CEO
Magnix, which specialises in electric power systems for the aviation industry, has named Reed Macdonald as chief executive officer (CEO). With more than 25 years’ experience in aerospace, finance, defence, and manufacturing, Macdonald has held several board and senior... plus
A relief shipment to Kabul
Bolloré Logistics aid & relief team in UAE was awarded a contract to facilitate the transport of 180 t of temperature-sensitive medication from Dubai to Kabul for a humanitarian organisation. The temperature-controlled shipment required meticulous planning and execution to... plus
Codognotto kicks off Dubai air cargo service
Following the inauguration of its new UAE hub, the Codognotto Group has launched weekly air consolidation services between Dubai and Milan. The new offering, which has been in operation since mid-April, enables customers to ship goods at fixed rates between Italy and the UAE.... plus
Drydocks World introduces cryogenic pipe shop
Drydocks World in Dubai has upgraded its propeller repair services and introduced new facilities, aiming to reinforce its position and boost its revenue in maritime services. The enhancements include the capability to handle both minor in-situ repairs directly on vessels and... plus
Over the Irish Sea
Toga Freight Services announced earlier this month that it has acquired London-based Irish Sea Logistics, a specialist forwarder operating between Great Britain and Ireland and thus gained a further opening into the British market. From its customs TSF bonded warehouse in... plus