Biofuel milestone for Arkas Bunker 
Arkas Bunker has supplied its eco-friendly biofuel, Bio24F, to Yang Ming’s YM Inventive, marking its first biofuel delivery to a shipowner outside Arkas Line. As Turkey’s first provider of biofuels to receive the international sustainability and carbon certification (ISCC),... more
Maskargo joins forces with Qatar Airways Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a new strategic cooperation with Maskargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. The partnership was inaugurated by Qatar Airways cargo’s chief officer cargo, Mark Drusch, and Maskargo’s chief executive, Mark Jason Thomas.... more
Tim Schönherr now global head of sales
The Transco Group, headquartered in Singen am Hohentwiel (Germany), has appointed Tim Schönherr as its new global head of sales, strengthening its strategic focus on customer-oriented logistics and international expansion in its transport and customs handling services. With... more
Four good reasons 
Sea Lines offers ferries as alternatives to overland transport runs. In 2011 the Turkish shipping company Sea Lines introduced a ro-pax service between Turkey and Ukraine. CEO Joe Lindblom told the ITJ recently how the line’s Black Sea ferry services have developed and why he... more
Fourth super B-class vessel joins AAL fleet
AAL Shipping has celebrated the naming of “AAL Antwerp”, the fourth vessel in its eight-strong, super B-class fleet, marking the halfway point in its fleet expansion programme. The 32,000 dwt multipurpose heavy lift vessel, equipped for methanol fuel and with a combined... more
Railfreight's share in Southampton up to 30%
DP World’s modal shift programme in Southampton has removed 64,300 truck journeys from UK roads and cut carbon emissions by more than 17,000 t in its first year. The programme was launched in September 2023 to improve the commercial viability of rail transport for import laden... more
Inland shipping: a climate-friendly solution
The inland shipping sector plays a crucial role in supporting Germany's energy transition, as it offers an eco-friendly alternative to road and rail transport. However, it faces challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, underfunding, and an insufficient recognition of its... more
Hellmann homes in on robotics
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has implemented Geekplus robotics automated storage at its hub in Dubai. In collaboration with AI-RobotX MEA, the company is seeking to enhance operations at its e-commerce centre in Dubai Commercity. This recent robotic addition to its storage... more
More time for pets
On 1 November, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Cargo introduced updates to its Iata Ceiv-certified live animals product, enhancing services to extend journey times from 17 to 24 hours and implement specialised provisions for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds. According to the cargo... more
Metrans tests first H2 truck
The HHLA intermodal company is expanding its fleet of zero-emission vehicles to enable fully climate-neutral container transport services in the future. Metrans is now trialling its first H2 truck, initially for transports in Orechova Poton in southwestern Slovakia. The... more