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October 2024

Stena launches first Heysham-Belfast dual-fuel ship

Stena Line has launched the first of its NewMax ships, the Stena Futura and has laid the keel of the second, the Stena Connecta at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Weihai. The Stena Futura is due to go into service in Autumn 2025 They will increase freight capacity on the Belfast-Heysham route by 40% and will be able to operate on methanol fuel. They will also be enhanced with built in technologies ... [+]

Maersk signs methanol deal as food firm signs up to green scheme

AP Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has signed a long-term agreement with LONGi Green Energy Technology to supply bio-methanol fuel for its fleet of dual-fuel container vessels, produced at a facility in Xu Chang, Central China. The bio-methanol is produced from residues straw and fruit tree cuttings and will meet the needs of ... [+]

Challenge appoints Israel chief exec

Air cargo conglomerate Challenge Group has appointed Udi Sharon as chief executive of its Challenge Airlines arm in Israel. He will lead all company activities in the country and join the Group’s senior executive management team. [+]

A day to recognize all who serve in the supply chain

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has launched an annual, global day to recognise the vital contributions of the supply chain, logistics and transport industry in keeping the world connected. The International Day of Supply Chain, Logistics and Transportation will take place on Sunday 3 November and marks 105 ... [+]

Qantas joins Cargo.one platform

Australia’s largest airline and national carrier, Qantas Freight has joined the cargo.one platform. , Forwarders can book capacity for general cargo up to 10,000kg on flights from major US cities such as Los Angeles and Chicago, and from London, UK, to destinations in Australia, New Zealand and other points in ... [+]

Air One expands reach into Asia

Air One is to expand its services into China, Japan and Malaysia after it won new flight approvals in Asia. Air One is the commercial sales partner of a growing network of airlines currently operating a combined fleet of 11 Boeing 747-400 freighters, offering capacity to charter brokers, freight forwarders ... [+]

Dachser gets to work on new Dortmund hub

Dachser has started work on a €44 million logistics facility in Unna, east of Dortmund. It will have space for 22,000 pallets, a transit terminal with more than 9,000 m2of floor space, and an office building. It is due to go into operation in the fourth quarter of 2025 with ... [+]

‘FedEx effect’ boosts global economy by $85 billion

FedEx contributed more than $85 billion in direct impact to the global economy in 2024, or around 0.1% of the world’s total net economic output said the carrier in its released its annual economic impact report, published on 29 October. Produced in consultation with data an analysis firm Dun & Bradstreet ... [+]

Retail logistics for an uncertain world

Aramex UK says it is approaching the peak shopping season with a new strategy designed to accommodate contemporary challenges. Black Friday has evolved into a major highlight in the UK retail calendar, expanding from a weekend of discounts into a month-long shopping, putting greater pressure on the supply chain to ensure ... [+]

Pharma specialist ready for the flu season with new frozen solution

Movianto UK, a European pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic industry specialist is now offering active frozen transport solutions to support the Autumn vaccine and flu campaigns, enabling the transport of medicines down to -25°C. Movianto UK already offers storage, distribution, and delivery in the UK market at ambient, ambient temperature ... [+]

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