Tech investment puts network on road to growth 
Pallet-Track will launch a series of major updates to its IT systems and tracking technology throughout 2024 with a multi-million-euro investment. The UK pallet network’s technology overhaul will roll out during its 20th anniversary and coincides with the recent recruitment of... more
Skypallet 2.0 to launch this summer
Beta-testing of Skypallet 2.0 is well underway and Wiremind is on track to launch the significantly improved version of its flagship product this summer. Leveraging years of feedback from multiple airlines, Skypallet 2.0 will bring a more intuitive interface, greater... more
US ports to handle record container volumes
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates' Global Port Tracker report both indicate that monthly inbound cargo volume at major US container ports is expected to reach its highest level in nearly two years this summer. This surge reflects retailer confidence in... more
Superdry gets new UK partner
Superdry has contracted Bleckmann to take over its UK logistics operations. The companies have been cooperating in the European market since 2007 and are now expanding their partnership. Based out of ‘The Duke’ site in Burton on Trent, Bleckmann will manage logistics... more
Didier Kayat now chairman and CEO
Daher’s board of directors has appointed Didier Kayat as the group’s chairman of the board, succeeding Patrick Daher – who has been the chairman since 2016 and is now retiring. Kayat retains his current position as the group’s CEO. Olivier Genis, a Daher family-appointed... more
Cleaning up London’s waste management
In the UK, London Energy has taken delivery a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 tractor unit. The new all-electric vehicle will be tasked with collecting unrecyclable waste from the business’ transfer station in Islington. A portion will then be delivered to its energy centre in... more
Strasbourg as the 29th station
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced that its station in Strasbourg has been approved to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products. This brings the total number of approved constant climate stations for... more
Spitzke Logistik buys ten locomotives
Manufacturer Vossloh will deliver the ordered DE 18 diesel locomotives to the railfreight company in several stages, beginning in H2/2025. Spitzke Logistik is a subsidiary of the German railway infrastructure company Spitzke in Berlin. The new traction units with centre cabs... more
Dongguan: a key air cargo hub
Yusen Logistics has expanded its services at Dongguan Humen Bonded Logistics Park (BLP), which now include handling air import cargoes. This allows for a one-stop solution for imports and exports via Hong Kong International Airport. Previously, Yusen focused on taking... more