GLS enhances courier service in Canada 
The Netherlands-based parcel carrier has acquired Altimax Courier in Canada. The move strengthens GLS Canada’s position as an integrated parcel and freight player, the company said. With the takeover, GLS will also complement its existing infrastructure in Canada, expanding... more
Eco-friendly car transports
ARS Altmann in Germany has put its first fully electric standard "Scania P 25" car transporter into operation in a further step to improve its eco-balance. With the e-truck, the automotive logistics company can transport up to eight PkW - without excess length or... more
Young forwarders raise nearly GBP 2,500
A fundraising quiz organised by the London East region of the British International Freight Association’s Young Forwarder Network raised almost GBP 2,500 in aid of the Homerton University Hospital Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU). The London East region is... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Today, urban legend has it that the word "golf" is an abbreviation of "Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden". more
AMI invests in facility in Johannesburg
Air Menzies International (AMI), a global wholesale freight forwarder and part of Menzies Aviation, has invested in a new, purpose-built facility in Johannesburg, South Africa. Located less 1 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport, the new facility will replace AMI’s... more
New berth opened in Texas
In 2019, Port Freeport and McCarthy Building Companies signed a building contract for the expansion of Velasco Container Terminal (Texas). The works ended recently, and on 30 May 2023, a ribbon cutting ceremony took place for the opening of the Berth 8 and the new ro-ro... more
More space for luxury fashion in the Netherlands
GXO Logistics is expanding its collaboration with Farfetch, the luxury fashion platform. The aim is to support Reebok's omnichannel logistics in Europe from two networked warehouses in South Holland, the company said. GXO recently opened a new site in the Netherlands with... more
Funding to promote autonomous trucking
Fernride has secured USD 31 million in Series A funding to accelerate the transition towards automated and sustainable logistics. The German autonomous, electric trucking specialist has already integrated automated trucks into the productive operations of companies like... more
A story of two Romands
In conversation with Lorenzo Stoll, head of cargo, Swiss International Air Lines. Air cargo has gained in importance in Swiss International Air Lines of late. The unit’s motto – ‘Connecting Switzerland to the World, we are the Airline of Switzerland’ has now been augmented by... more
Developing drone technology for retailers
Aeon Retail, Japan Airlines (JAL), and KDDI Smartdrone have formed a strategic partnership aimed at integrating drone technology into the retail sector. The three companies have signed a tripartite agreement to explore the implementation of drones as a means of delivery and... more