Hellmann expands in Middle East with ATS 
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and ATS have established a joint venture called Hellmann ATS Road Solutions in the UAE. Through this partnership, Hellmann adds to its road logistics business in the Middle East which includes air freight, sea freight, customs brokerage and contract... plus
Tompkins Solutions picks VP sales
Tompkins Solutions, a specialist for integrated supply chains has welcomed Jason Kowalskie as vice president of sales. He will work with new and existing clients to identify ways to improve efficiency, capacity and scalability across their supply chain operations. Kowalskie... plus
Orders for around 6,000 e-trucks so far
Volvo trucks are now built in four factories – three in Europe and one in the USA. The manufacturer recently kicked off the serial production of heavy battery electric trucks in its factory in Ghent (Belgium). Three different electric models will be built here – the Volvo FH,... plus
Duisburg and Rotterdam: a hydrogen partnership
The Ports of Duisburg (Duisport) and Rotterdam are strengthening their collaboration to secure hydrogen supply and demand. A joint feasibility study emphasises their role as key hubs in the hydrogen market. The ports are planning a hydrogen corridor to meet rising demand for... plus
«Ubérisation» de la navigation? 
Une plateforme fret numérique à conscience verte – Interview d’Alexander Varvarenko de Shipnext. Transformer la navigation en place de marché numérique est en projet en cours depuis de décennies. Lorsqu’une plateforme correspondante telle que Shipnext s’intéresse en plus à la... plus
Green light for the Gotthard Tunnel
Closed for five days, the Gotthard road tunnel in Switzerland reopened on Friday evening, 15 September 2023. Stress redistributions in the mountain had led to a shift or crack in the intermediate ceiling near the north portal, so that concrete parts fell onto the carriageway and... plus
The Dart – from Blue to Bharat
The re-branding of a CEP service is an unusual thing. Blue Dart Express, an Indian express air and integrated transport and distribution logistics company headquartered in Mumbai and part of DHL’s e-commerce division, has unveiled its revamped service Bharat Dart, formerly known... plus
MxV Rail welcomes MW
Maureen Werner has joined MxV Rail as vice-president of engineering. She recently retired from the TTX Company, one of the largest railcar fleet owners in North America, where she served as assistant vice-president of engineering and research, a position she had held since... plus
Daily freight trains to Apapa port terminal
The rail corridor between Lagos and Ibad in Nigeria has extended its standard gauge rail line from one to three. It is directly connected with the APM Terminal at Apapa port, which is the only container terminal in Nigeria with on-site rail connectivity. The hub offers a... plus
King Abdul Aziz Port is 'linked in'
Regional Container Lines recently enhanced its RCL Gulf Adean (RGA) cargo service. The Saudi Ports Authority, known as Mawani, announced that the King Abdulaziz Port will be included in the service, operated by the Thailand-based shipping company. Operative since 5... plus