A promotion for Grégory Goba-Blé 
Movin, a logistics brand launched as a joint venture between Interglobe Enterprises and UPS, has announced that Grégory Goba-Blé will assume additional responsibilities in his role as director of Movin, to directly oversee India operations. He is also head of UPS in India,... more
A new shipping platform for e-commerce
Saltbox has launched Parsel, a new shipping platform targeting e-commerce businesses looking to scale up their operations. The solution integrates with existing e-commerce platforms as well as Saltbox’s own offerings to provide a hub for shipping, fulfilment and packing... more
Florida funds container crane at Jaxport
Florida legislators have presented Jaxport with USD 23 million for the purchase of a new container crane and the refurbishment of existing cranes at the port’s terminals. The funds, earmarked by the Florida legislature and approved by governor Ron DeSantis, will enhance... more
CO2 efficiency in short sea shipping
CLDN reported a significant reduction in fleet emissions for 2023, achieving an average of 39 g CO2/tonne-km, which is 19% better than its closest short sea competitor and more than twice as efficient as road haulage. This reduction was driven by substantial investments in... more
The first of 170 in operation
Vehicle manufacturer MAN and EON want to jointly establish around 170 locations with 400 charging points in Europe along the existing MAN service network for the public charging of electric trucks. The first such station has now gone into operation in Berlin-Wildau. It will... more
Changes at Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern’s board of directors has by unanimous vote of the independent directors appointed Mark R. George, currently the company's executive vice president and CFO, as president and CEO, effective immediately. He will also join the Norfolk Southern board. This... more
GAC Bulgaria celebrates 20th anniversary
Globe Air Cargo Bulgaria, a subsidiary of ECS Group, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Under the leadership of managing director Tania Mlechenkova, GAC Bulgaria has strengthened its position as a major partner in the air cargo industry, representing airlines like... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The tongue of a blue whale weighs as much as a medium-sized elephant. more
CMA CGM grows footprint in Brazil
CMA CGM has signed an agreement to acquire a 48% stake in Brazil’s terminal operator Santos Brasil, which also operates the largest container terminal in South America at the port of Santos. This acquisition, expected to close in early 2025, will enhance CMA CGM's presence... more
50 e-Actros to replace one-third of the fleet
The West Flanders-based haulier Eutraco is investing EUR 14 million and purchasing 50 eActros 600 trucks from Mercedes-Benz, thereby electrifying one-third of its fleet in one go. Eutraco will be the first logistics player in Belgium to possess such a large number of electric... more