Maersk and Syngenta renew ties 
Maersk is to remain Syngenta Crop Protection’s 4PL partner for the next five years, renewing their previous eight-year collaboration. Under this extension, Maersk will continue to provide comprehensive logistics along the agtech specialist’s supply chain. The previous... more
A cool 55,000 km in fully electric mode
The Spanish logistics group Carreras has completed a trial of a new refrigerated semi-trailer with Thermo King’s self-charging electric refrigeration system for trailers. Starting in January 2024, the test vehicles operated for almost 55,000 km in fully electric mode,... more
Five more LNG dual-fuel vessels
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has placed an order for five additional 9,000 teu liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container vessels, accelerating its fleet renewal strategy. Built by China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, the newbuilds are scheduled for delivery in... more
Omnitrax now serves three P&G facilities
The US rail company has been selected as the switching partner for P&G’s laundry care factory in Lima, Ohio (USA). Omnitrax is an affiliate of the Broe Group and operates 28 railroads. The new rail contract took effect on 1 November 2024 and marks the third P&G... more
Chapman Freeborn appoints global COO
Bernardo Nunes has been appointed chief operating officer at Chapman Freeborn. He returns to Chapman Freeborn after previously serving as director of transformation and analytics in 2021 and 2022, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the air cargo supply chain and... more
First of four A350-1000
Ethiopia’s national flag carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000 from Airbus in Toulouse, France. The first of its kind to be operated by an African based operator, the A350-1000 will enable... more
Port Everglades to launch revised rotations
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has added Port Everglades as a weekly call in its updated port rotation for two services, beginning in November. The EMUSA service, linking the Mediterranean to the USA, will call at Port Everglades weekly, starting with “MSC Dorine” on 5... more
Modern rail technology for Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) signed a partnership agreement with manufacturer Alstom in Paris, France, to implement innovative solutions that will support the development of container transports along the Middle Corridor of the New Silk Road. The collaboration opens new... more
Loay Mashabi succeeds Teddy Zebitz
Global cargo transport specialist Saudia Cargo, a member of SkyTeam Cargo, the world’s biggest air cargo alliance, has appointed Loay Mashabi as its new chief executive officer and managing director, effective 1 January 2025. Mashabi succeeds the incombent CEO Teddy Zebitz, who... more
AI-driven ETAs enhance logistics
Hapag-Lloyd has partnered with Here Technologies to enhance global supply chain visibility by integrating Here Tracking into its “live position” solution, equipping over 1.5 million containers with advanced tracking devices. This collaboration aims to improve inland estimated... more