Navigating shipping's emissions overhaul 
Britannia P&I Club and law firm HFW have launched a new article series to help shipowners and charterers navigate complex emissions rules. The materials cover key regulations such as CII, EEXI, EU ETS and FuelEU. With shipping facing fast-evolving environmental... more
One of the largest ships under the German flag
Exactly one month ago, on 23 May, at the port of Rotterdam, Hapag-Lloyd officially named its new flagship, the "Rotterdam Express". At nearly 400 m long and with capacity for 23,600 teu, it ranks amongst the largest and most advanced vessels under the German flag.... more
E-truck efficiency through smart routing
A new study by Fraunhofer ISI and the Swedish tech firm Einride shows that digitalised fleet planning increases the cost-efficiency and viability of electric trucks. Based on 38,000 deliveries and 200 diesel trucks operated by German retailer Rewe, the research compared... more
ACS strengthens time-critical leadership
Air Charter Service (ACS) has announced a strategic management restructuring of its time-critical shipments division, following significant growth in its on-board courier (OBC) and next-flight-out (NFO) services. Robert Alleman (on the left) has been appointed group CEO of... more
MNG expanding freighter fleet
Turkey’s MNG Airlines has signed an mou for two Airbus A350Fs, making the advanced freighter the backbone of its future long-haul cargo fleet. The 111 t capacity aircraft, with 8,700 km range and up to 40% lower emissions, will serve MNG’s global network, spanning Europe, the... more
Railfreight debut for EWR
DB Cargo UK and Maritime Transport have launched the first commercial train on the newly reopened Oxford–Bletchley section of East West Rail. The service links DP World Southampton with the new Segro Logistics Park terminal in Northampton, offering five weekday connections... more
Spotlight on driver fatigue
To mark the longest day of the year tomorrow, the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), supported by the ITF, is staging a pan-Europe 'Drivers’ Fatigue Action Day' tomorrow, 21 June. The aim is to spotlight fatigue in the freight and passenger transport sectors and call... more
Lengrand appointed head of operations at IPP France
IPP, a European specialist in wooden pallet pooling, has appointed Audrey Lengrand as the head of operations for its French subsidiary. Reporting to operations director Romain Carcenac, she’ll oversee logistics optimisation, the management of 15 reconditioning depots in... more
IAPH presents cyber resilience guidelines
At TOC Europe this week in Rotterdam,the IAPH data collaboration committee presented new cyber resilience guidelines for emerging technologies in the maritime supply chain. The guidelines were launched at a panel session featuring Victor Shieh (IAPH), Javier Garrido... more
Supply chains under cyber pressure
Cyberattacks are increasingly targeting freight forwarders, shippers and insurers. At the Timocom ThekenTalks, experts shared lessons from ransomware, identity theft and fake carriers, as the company recently reported. For Saint-Gobain, a 2017 cyberattack was a turning... more