Girteka continues modernisation strategy 
The year 2022 was a period of dynamic change for the group. Girteka renewed its organisational structure, strengthened its operations in various geographic regions, introduced a renewed brand and responsible logistics positioning, and continued the rapid implementation of its... plus
Waberer's lowers average truck age
The group has replaced a significant proportion of its trucks in recent years. In 2020, it set itself a target to upgrade its fleet, reduce the average age of the trucks to 2 – 2.5 years, and make its transport services more efficient and more eco-friendly. Waberer’s has now... plus
Historic moment for APM Terminals Apapa
The Singapore-flagged “Kota Cantik”, which is operated and managed by Pacific International Lines (PIL), recently called at APM Terminals Apapa (Nigeria), in the Lagos Port Complex Apapa. It is the largest container ship ever to visit this port. “Kota Cantik” is a 6,606 teu... plus
Swissport opens new cooling facility in Dublin
Swissport International is further investing in its pharma logistics business. Earlier this month, the global provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling, opened its newest warehouse for temperature-controlled cargo at Dublin Airport. Swissport’s new 400 sqm... plus
Aldi Nord expands logistics training courses
Aldi is planning to offer more inhouse logistics courses in future: from the start of the training programme in 2023, 17 Aldi regional companies will train drivers and logistics specialists. Training in logistics is already an integral part of some Aldi regional companies,... plus
Delivery specialists merge in Spain
Rhenus Home Delivery is merging the Spanish companies Sama Logistica and Home Logistics under a single, renewed identity. Sama Logistica and Home Logistics have been operating in the Spanish delivery market for the past 20 years. Following the unification of their IT systems... plus
E-mixer delivers green concrete in London
Aggregate Industries in UK has launched London’s very first electric-powered concrete mixer. The 26 t electric vehicle from Renault Trucks will serve the business’ busy London concrete arm, supplying essential ready-mix concrete materials in the capital. Ideally placed to... plus
Adding Cleveland and Columbus
Sun Chief Express has teamed up with the freight forwarder and global logistics provider UWL to expand its inland point intermodal (IPI) programme. The addition of Cleveland and Columbus to its network will enhance the reach and capabilities of the company’s transport... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Hákarl is a typical Icelandic dish made from fermented Greenland shark. The smell and taste are so intense that it is served with a glass of aquavit. plus
Nordic carrier digitally increases efficiency
Webcargo has announced that the Norwegian airline Widerøe has joined its cargo booking platform, aiming to deliver real-time rates, capacity and e-bookings. Over 3,500 forwarders in 10,000 offices now have access to air cargo shipments from Norway, Denmark, and UK through... plus