Port of Gothenburg electrifies inspection vessel
‘M/S Hamnen’, the port of Gothenburg's inspection vessel, has been retrofitted to electric propulsion. It has been in service at the port since 1979. The transition is part of the port's commitment to reducing emissions, with the electrification eliminating the 67 t of carbon... plus
Another Boeing 767 freighter
Air Transport Services Group has commenced a new lease agreement with DHL Network Operations (USA), under which ATSG’s cargo aircraft management (CAM) has leased a 767-300 freighter aircraft to DHL to operate within the provider’s global network. “As one of our longest... plus
AFA’s awards for 2024
The Airforwarders Association (AFA), a diverse coalition representing 250 logistics companies, has revealed the winners of its 2024 industry awards. Since 1991, the industry awards have celebrated the achievements of AFA member organisations and honoured their contributions... plus
Sustainable timber deliveries
The German carrier DB Cargo recently completed its first rail deliveries of timber to Leuna, Germany, for UPM Biochemicals, establishing and testing the direct rail link to the company’s timber yard. The facility is scaling refineries to produce a variety of renewable fuels... plus
CBP thwarts two smuggling attempts
From goods smuggling to concealed methamphetamine, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have been busy monitoring various illegal activities at the country’s Southern borders. The CBP officers recently intercepted 574 packages of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment... plus
Powering carbon neutrality in the Med
Fundación Valenciaport has commenced work on the Power 4 Med project, seeking to advance carbon neutrality in maritime transport. It focuses on providing support and tools to facilitate the transition towards carbon neutrality for fishing vessels, commercial vessels, and... plus
"Curiosity of the Day"
The Earth spins faster when trees shed their leaves in the northern hemisphere. plus
More support for seagliders
The Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative (HSI), a broad coalition of public and private organisations working to increase awareness and understanding of seagliders as a new affordable and accessible transport option to Hawaiʻi communities, has added Southwest Airlines as a corporate... plus
CLDA picks new executive director
Mary Ann B. Passi, CAE, has been appointed executive director of the Customised Logistics & Delivery Association (CLDA). She has more than 30 years of experience in association management. For the past 22 years, Passi has been the chief executive officer of the Corporate... plus
Partnership boosts services to Eastern Europe
Launched on 1 March 2024, the new partnership with the Dutch Raben Group strengthens Europa Road’s services to and from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria. Europa Road’s network of sales branches in the UK and Ireland manage the shipments of goods into its 1... plus