Uber Freight launches project in the Netherlands 
Since launching its business in the USA two years ago, Uber Freight has worked to revitalise the trucking industry and bring new opportunities to the entire logistics ecosystem. The Uber Freight app connects trucking companies of any size with loads to haul, giving drivers... more
Biggest ULCV to date calls Jaxport
Florida (USA)-based Jaxport recently set a new port record with the arrival of the Zim vessel "Cape Sounio", the largest containership so far to call Jacksonville. The 11,000 teu Zim-operated ship is deployed a service offered by the 2M alliance. The 2M alliance is... more
New recruiting format for young talent at Innotrans
Be they computer scientists, economists or engineers, young talent is always in demand throughout the mobility sector, and the hiring of new staff will continue to play a major role. The career concept at InnoTrans helps young professionals to get in touch with potential new... more
DSV and Slimstock join forces
DSV Global Transport & Logistics has signed a partnership pact with Slimstock as the software provider of choice for inventory optimisation. Slimstock's software and supply chain expertise is now being utilised to help the DSV team optimise its inventory and supply chain.... more
Cargolux and Sonoco Thermosafe ink cool partnership
Determined to offer its customers the best possible service and the latest transport solution technologies, particularly for sensitive and time-critical shipments such as pharmaceuticals, Cargolux has signed a partnership agreement with Sonoco Thermosafe, a leading global... more
Galliker joins H2 Mobility Switzerland
Only ten months after founding, the H2 Mobility Switzerland Association has gained another new member in the shape of Galliker Transport & Logistics. The company is yet another haulier that wants to use hydrogen as a future fuel source. The first of 1’000 Hyundai fuel cell... more
The risk of abandoned containers overseas
Bifa, the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, is warning its members about the cost of containers abandoned overseas for which they may be liable. The association says that often its member company has closed the file with the goods shipped... more
First B737-800BCF for Atran Airlines
Atran Airlines, the Russian air express carrier within the Volga-Dnepr Group, has taken delivery of its first B737-800BCF, thus increasing its total number of freighters to five. Having completed certification of this type of freighter, which can accomodate eleven standard... more
Australian farmers reduce freight costs
In Australia, farmers and regional communities will significantly reduce freight costs through the deployment of Inland Rail, a new study shows. Shifting horticulture and post-processed agriculture from road to rail will save an average AUD 76 (EUR 48) per tonne, with cost... more
Kimmo installs Marais as CEO
Jacques Marais has been recruited as CEO of the South African packaging manufacturer Kimmo. He has a strong financial and technical background and extensive manufacturing and management experience that he gained in India, Turkey, the UK, Netherlands and South Africa.Marias has a... more