More green fuel for pallet distribution network 
The European logistics network Astre is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% this year compared to 2023. It has therefore decided to use lower-emission fuels for all daily commuter journeys in its Palet System distribution network. The vehicles will be... more
Two years of logistics in India
UPS is currently celebrating the two-year anniversary of its Indian joint venture. Dubbed Movin, it was launched in collaboration with Inter Globe Enterprises in 2022 and has since been offering logistics services throughout the country. The brand has confirmed its position... more
CPD accreditation for YFN event
The most recent event in the British International Freight Association’s programme for its Young Forwarder Network (YFN) was the first to be accredited for continuing professional development (CPD). Guest speaker, police commissioner Matthew Bate (left) gave a presentation... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A medium-sized fair-weather cloud weighs as much as 80 elephants. more
Emirates to resume services to Lagos
Emirates will resume flights to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, running a daily service between Lagos and Dubai and offering customers more choice and connectivity from Nigeria’s largest city to, and through, Dubai. The service will be operated using a Boeing 777-300ER. With... more
Presented at a premiere in Premstätten
Austria’s largest centre that stores and handles lithium batteries opens. It’s something of a pioneering achievement that the logistics services provider DB Schenker presented in Austria in mid-April. The country’s largest logistics centre that can safely handle and store... more
Funding for Ukraine port cooperation
Ports of Stockholm and the Baltic Ports Organisation (BPO), along with the Odessa (Ukraine)-based law firm Interlegal, are seeking funds from the Swedish Institute’s Ukraine cooperation programme to support the integration of Ukrainian ports into the EU transport network.... more
Militzer & Münch invests in Indonesia
The logistics company based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, has acquired shares in an international logistics service provider in Indonesia. The company has been operating under the name PT. Militzer and Muench Indonesia since 1 May 2024. In addition to a 6,000 sqm warehouse... more
Egypt to host new green methanol facility
AD Ports Group, Transmar, and Orascom Construction have signed an MOU to develop a green methanol storage and export facility in Egypt. Green methanol, a synthetic fuel produced from renewable sources such as green hydrogen, offers a clean alternative to fossil fuels with fewer... more
Five new MDs for holding company
The Kukla Group is restructuring its leadership team and has appointed five new managing directors to the holding company, effective 22 May 2024, thus adding two new positions in the IT and HR/legal departments. The company intends to continue to grow within the new structure.... more