Intermodal terminal to double capacity 

The rail and terminal service provider Cando Rail is expanding its Sturgeon multi-purpose rail terminal in Alberta, Canada. This will double the size of the facility, transforming it into a rail-centric supply chain hub with the capability to stage, receive, and dispatch long... more
CTP adds logistics space in Poland 

CTP has leased another 10,000 sqm at its Warsaw site to a Polish logistics company, bringing the total of the tenant’s space to 25,000 sqm. TAS Logistyka operates within the Polish logistics market and has recently experienced growth in the electronics and white goods... more
New BBC vessel arrives in Cuxhaven 

BBC Chartering celebrated the first port call of its new vessel, “MV BBC Leer”, in Cuxhaven, Germany. The "Laker Max"-series ship, designed for efficient cargo transport, discharged windmill blades from Mexico. The vessel is equipped with two Liebherr cranes,... more
Hendrik Kramer wins logistics award 

The jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame has named Hendrik Kramer “Logistics Leader of the Year”. The award, presented by the Logistics Hall of Fame and donated by Still, a Hamburg-based specialist for battery and fuel-cell powered technologies, recognises Kramer’s vision of... more
Cutting precious time and CO2 emissions 

Moving samples between Guy’s Hospital and the lab at St Thomas’ Hospital in London can take more than half an hour by road but takes less than two minutes by drone. This enables quicker analysis, helping to efficiently determine whether patients are safe to undergo surgery or be... more
Charge point for electric trucks opens in UK 

Shell has opened its first UK charge point for electric trucks. The facility is located at the company’s Markham Moor Truck Stop in Nottinghamshire. It is situated roughly 40 kilometers south of Doncaster and Southeast of Sheffield adjacent to the A1 and is passed by more than... more
“AAL Houston” joins super B-class fleet 

AAL Shipping has taken delivery of its third super B-class vessel, the “AAL Houston,” a 32,000 dwt multipurpose heavy lift ship designed to meet future industrial project demands. Equipped with three cranes and an expanded deck space, it will join its sister ships on key global... more
Swiss forwarder pioneers autonomous driving 

The first autonomous driving commercial vehicle (CV) is now navigating the streets of the Swiss capital, Bern. In their joint project, the transport specialist Planzer and the technology expert Loxo aim to achieve full L4 driving autonomy, meaning operating a truck without a... more
ACS team takes on Three Peaks Challenge 

Earlier this month, a team of intrepid adventurers from Air Charter Service’s London office took on the famous UK Three Peaks Challenge – climb the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales, all in 24 hours – and raised more than GBP 15,000 for the company’s nominated... more
Spliethoff Group to operate over 140 vessels 

Spliethoff Group has acquired a majority interest in the full-service maritime and offshore logistics provider Forest Wave, integrating it as the seventh business unit within its organisation starting 30 September 2024. This acquisition increases Spliethoff's fleet to over... more