Major deployment for Renault's e-trucks 
The consortiums eFreight 2030 and Project Electric Freightway have been selected to receive funding as part of the UK government’s programme to accelerate the uptake of zero emission HGVs. The e-vehicles will be supplied by Renault Trucks. The eFreight 2030 consortium, led by... plus
Stef expands in the Netherlands
Stef Group is taking over the Dutch provider Bakker Logistiek, with the transaction expected to close in Q1/2024. The acquisition will expand Stef's territorial coverage of the production and consumer industries in the Netherlands and extend its range of logistics services for... plus
Flying eight manatees from Ohio to Florida
Just like four years ago, in the days before the Air Cargo Americas, which will be opening its doors in Miami tomorrow, 31 October 2023, several manatees were flown more than 1,500 km back to their temporary Florida homes, the successful culmination of over two years of rescue... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Dolphins sleep by alternately letting one half of the brain fall asleep and staying awake with the other. plus
Port of Antwerp-Bruges elects representative
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has appointed Richard Schroeter as its new representative for Germany and Switzerland, effective 1 October 2023. Alongside Elmar Ockenfels, he will represent interests of the Belgian port to the shipping industry and the logistics sector in Germany... plus
WFS to grow capacity at New York JFK by 20%
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of Sats Group, will increase cargo capacity at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) by 20% in early 2025 with the opening of a new 32,145 sqm terminal incorporating advanced technology and sustainability solutions. New... plus
New direct short-sea service in Baltic Sea region
Samskip is launching a new short-sea service connecting Rotterdam, Helsinki, Riga, and Hull in response to customer demand. This service offers reliable transit times in the Baltic Sea region, with a five-day transit time from Riga to Hull and a seven-day transit time from... plus
Transport contract cements exclusive port access
Canadian National Railway (CN) has inked a renewed and expanded five-year transportation agreement with Alta Gas. It leverages CN's exclusive access to the Canadian Port of Prince Rupert, BC, which offers strategic advantages for rail customers expanding their business, the rail... plus
UPS Q3 revenue down in all segments
UPS has published its financial report Q3/2023, showing downward trends in comparison to 2022. Consolidated revenues were USD 21.1 billion, a 12.8% decrease from Q3/2022. Operating profit margin and diluted earnings per share were nearly 50% down on last year’s values.... plus
VR joins track condition test
Finland is introducing a track condition monitoring in in-service trains. With the system, commercial trains will be used to collect data from various rail sections on a daily basis. The pilot project will focus on monitoring the condition of elements such as isolation... plus