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
RCG achieves CDP B rating
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has received a ‘B’ rating in the 2024 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) climate assessment – outperforming the global average of ‘C’. This marks the third time RCG has reached this rating in the global ranking. The CDP evaluates transparency and... more
Pharma logistics hub at LYS from next summer
The work is continuing. After the inauguration of the new DHL Express gateway in Lyon, WFS announced that it will open a 25,000 sqm multipurpose cargo terminal at Lyon Saint Exupéry airport (LYS) in summer 2026, under a 20-year lease. Located in the 'CargoPort', the site... more
Vertom vessels equipped with Wärtsilä hybrid drive
Wärtsilä will deliver an integrated hybrid propulsion solution for four new 10,700 dwt 'tween deckers for Dutch owner Vertom. The geared cargo vessels will feature Wärtsilä 25 engines combined with a hybrid PTO/PTI/PTH system, enabling zero-emission sailing modes. The... more
Swiss WorldCargo launches online claims platform
Swiss WorldCargo has introduced a new online system to submit pre-claims and formal claims, marking a shift from e-mail-based processing to a faster, more efficient digital solution. Launched on 18 June, the new forms are accessible 24/7 via swissworldcargo.com and offer... more
AI robot supports parcel handling
FedEx has deployed its first AI-powered sorting robot in Europe at its air network facility in Cologne. The robotic arm, developed by Hellebrekers, can process up to 1,000 documents and small parcels per hour to 90 destinations. Supporting 900 employees, the deployment... more
ClassTrucks expanding with Scania
The used-truck specialist ClassTrucks has expanded its portfolio with Scania R 450 and R 460 models, now available in Europe. According to the company each vehicle comes from a single previous owner, is fully serviced and pre-inspected. The addition aims to strengthen... more