Palletspace premiers 
15th August saw the debut of Palletspace, a new website aiming to digitalise and simplify pallet and warehousing management. Powered by the start-up Warespace, this website launched an offering which has previously been used to manage hotel bookings. The software can... more
Austria goes paperless
The digital protocol to the United Nations CMR convention for international road freight has entered into force in Austria, providing the legal foundation for fully paperless road freight. Austria is the 37th country to join e-CMR. The switch from paper-based to fully... more
An AI software to optimise cargo flows
Mabkargo has selected Unisys and its logistics optimisation solution to enhance its operational efficiency, capacity utilisation, and service delivery. The Unisys software turns complex data into strategic insights by leveraging diverse computing methods and pre-trained AI... more
Potential ILA strike in US East Coast ports
A strike by the US East Coast port workers' union (ILA), if initiated on 1 October, could severely disrupt container handling, with an estimated 2.3 million teu expected in October. This translates to 74,000 teu impacted daily, including 20,000 empty containers. The backlog... more
After 50 years of distinguished service
Founder and executive chairman of Unipart Group, Dr John M. Neill CBE, will retire after a career spanning five decades. Neill’s journey began with General Motors, where he quickly rose to become the youngest overseas executive. In 1974, he joined British Leyland, and by... more
Partnering with a PVC producer
Greiwing Logistics for you (Greiwing) is now taking over bagging and silo train loading of packaged and bulk PVC goods, thus expanding its collaboration with the manufacturer Westlake Vinnolit. Greiwing has been providing logistics services at Westlake Vinnolit’s Burghausen... more
B777F complements freighter fleet
Lufthansa Cargo welcomed its 18th B777 freighter at Frankfurt airport last Saturday, 17 August 2024. The long-haul freighter was transferred directly from the Boeing factory in Everett, USA, to the cargo airline's largest hub. The newest freighter in the Lufthansa Cargo... more
VTG delivers HOA hopper wagons to UK
The new HOA hoppers were built at Greenbrier’s wagon manufacturing facility in Poland. VTG recently delivered the first batch of 34 of the 203 vehicles to Mendip Rail in UK. The remaining wagons are scheduled for completion and delivery throughout autumn and up to May 2025.... more
Tecplata: Argentina’s first carbon neutral port
Tecplata, a subsidiary of ICTSI in Argentina, has become the first port in the country to achieve carbon neutral certification. This milestone reflects Tecplata's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, promote renewable energy, and align with ICTSI's broader sustainability... more
Two more senior executives for Stobart
Stobart, a UK- based logistics and distribution provider, has made two appointments to its leadership team. Craig Moore joins as retail director, bringing extensive external experience, while Lee Havard has been promoted operations director. Moore’s career spans over... more