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BEST port gains top green rating

Hutchison Ports BEST in Barcelona has gained a four star rating from the Lean and Green platform for its outstanding performance in reducing emissions in logistics processes. The award is made to companies that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint through the optimization of their logistics and transport processes. In 2023, BEST achieved a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 58.73% in logistics processes compared ... [+]

Channel Isles ferry route to be split?

Ferry services to the Channel Islands may be split into separate Guernsey and Jersey routes after a joint tender process by the two islands failed. DFDS has confirmed its interest in a new tender process announced by the Government of Jersey for a Jersey-only ferry ... [+]

Qatar and MAS collaborate on cargo

Qatar Airways Cargo has signed a strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. The collaboration, which officially began on 1 October 2024, has already seen the successful movement of some 2,400 tonnes of cargo, including over 600 tonnes of perishables ... [+]

Time:matters signs MoU with Shenzhen

Time:matters Courier Terminals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Group’s special logistics arm, time:matters has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shenzhen International Cargo Centre. Shenzhen Airport is a key player in e-commerce and has seen a significant increase in air transport volume. Lufthansa Cargo ... [+]

We’re top dog for pet transport, says Etihad

Etihad Cargo has updated to its IATA CEIV-certified LiveAnimals service. Maximum transportation time for cats and dogs has been extended from 17 hours to 24 hours, applicable from acceptance at origin to scheduled time of arrival at final destination, in line with IATA and European ... [+]

Shipper’s group Xstaff becomes shiftX

Xstaff is to be renamed shiftX, delegates to the shippers’ group were told at its seventh  BCO Conference in Hamburg on 14 November.  Managing partners and organizers Antonios Rigalos and Stephan Schiller said the new name would position the organization as a ‘creator of synergy, ... [+]

AAL reaches half-way mark for Super B deliveries

AAL Shipping has named its AAL Antwerp, the fourth vessel in its eight-strong Super B-Class fleet. The 32,000 dwt methanol-ready ship was officially named on November 15 at the CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China in. Capable of transporting over 90,000 freight tons of cargo and ... [+]

Globalization still at record level, despite problems

Globalization remains at a record level, despite geopolitical tensions and uncertainties, say DHL and New York University’s Stern School of Business in the latest issue of the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, published on 19 November. In 2023, 21% of the value of all goods and services ... [+]

Belfast wins funds to test autonomous terminal tractors

A consortium led by Belfast Harbour has been awarded funding for a feasibility study into autonomous technology It will partner with digital solutions provider Aidrivers and container port operator BCT to trial the use of automatic terminal tractors (TTs) to transport containers between quay cranes and ... [+]

Welsh Govt to set up freight group

The Road Haulage Association says that the Welsh Government has committed to establishing a Logistics and Freight Delivery Group following a meeting with First Minister Eluned Morgan at the Welsh Labour Conference in Llandudno on 17 November. The group discussed issues including investment in the ... [+]

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