Transformation the key 
Fortify data exchange and combine transports. Greek logistics providers have to reinvent themselves too, because the major economic trends won’t bypass Greece either, any more than the digital transformation of services will. The Global Maritime Agency’s Anthony Doukas has some... more
Fully autonomous vehicles to run in Sweden 
In what is a first for Europe, Scania and Havi Supply Chain are piloting the use of a fully autonomous vehicle to transport commercial goods in regular traffic conditions between logistics hubs in Sweden. The pilot will see the autonomous truck drive between Södertälje and... more
Charter Sync welcomes Daniel Carriett on board
Joining Chartersync as global cargo director, Daniel Carriett brings over 22 years of experience in senior management in UK’s air cargo charter broking industry. He previously spent 18 years at a London-based charter brokerage where, latterly, he led global government and... more
Milestone for Saudi port project
Hutchison Ports has inaugurated its Jazan facility in Saudi Arabia. The commission was granted in February 2021. In its first phase, the port will consist of three industrial berths, a single point mooring (SPM) facility for the Saudi Aramco refinery, and three commercial berths... more
Etihad Cargo joins Tiaca's "Bluesky" programme
Etihad Cargo, the logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Aviation Group, has advanced its sustainability journey by becoming the first Middle Eastern carrier to participate in Tiaca's "Bluesky" programme. Following the launch announcement of the air cargo... more
A new hub in Johannesburg
DHL Global Forwarding has inaugurated its new transhipment hub and South African head office in Johannesburg. Located in the Sky Park Industrial Estate close to “OR Tambo International Airport”, the facility has temperature-controlled chambers and a Good Distribution Practice... more
Strategy paper for modal shift
The canton of Zurich (Switzerland) is proposing a freight transport and logistics concept (GVLK) to promote efficient and sustainable freight transport. In particular, the concept, which has a planning horizon of 2040, includes securing the necessary locations for... more
Loading (mega-) trailers easily onto rail
TX Logistik, an affiliate of Mercitalia, has presented the third generation of its Nikrasa technology. The solution, which can load also non-craneable semi-trailers easily onto rail, has already been tested in rail and terminal operations. The newly designed 3.0 version requires... more
Yusen expanding in Europe
Yusen Logistics in Germany has opened a new warehouse in Altbach east of Stuttgart, featuring around 10,000 sqm of storage and office space. 28 employees have already started working in the new contract logistics hub. Altbach is the company’s eleventh branch in Germany and... more
Warp chooses David Lynch
Warp, a tech-enabled network of cross-docks and carriers specialising in middle-mile solutions, has appointed David Lynch as vice president of growth. The logistics veteran brings a background and knowledge in driving revenue growth and directing the operations for a successful... more