Chris Lewis
Rhenus Home Delivery placed an order for 59 electric vans from several manufacturers in June as part of its goal of having 150 similar vehicles in service by the end of 2023.
The new e-vans will be used across Germany for heavy/bulky business where electrification is particularly challenging because of the high weights and long distances involved.
Other vehicles are set to gradually follow the 59 e-vans already on order during the ...
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The Freight Transport Association of Ireland (FTAI) has welcomed publication of a public consultation summary report for Ireland’s 10-Year Road Haulage Strategy but pressed the Irish government to create a final plan in partnership with industry that would dynamic and ambitious, yet achievable.
FTAI chief executive Aidan Flynn, commented: “The publication ...
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Air Canada Cargo is to further expand its freighter fleet with the acquisition of two factory-built Boeing 777 freighters, due to enter service in 2024.
The carrier took delivery of a second Boeing 767 converted freighter this year while a further two brand new 767 freighters will enter service in 2023.
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Freight software firm Forward Solutions has recruited three new starters to its team. The company says it has seen 15% growth in new business so far this year and follows the appointment of two new customer success managers in recent months. The new members of the team will work in ...
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Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hutchison Ports, the Hong Kong-based owner of the port of Felixstowe. The partners will identify joint investment and business opportunities in feedering, logistics, and port activities across the Gulf, Africa, and Asia. They will also form a ...
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The WACO System forwarders’ network has appointed Radiant Global Logistics (RGL) as its US member. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, RGL is a third-party logistics company with over 100 locations across North America.
It delivers domestic and international freight forwarding services, truck and rail brokerage services and other supply chain management services, ...
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The Maurice Ward Group has opened an office in Belgrade, Serbia. It will offer total supply chain management solutions and can arrange air and ocean shipments in the country. Srdjan Cavaljuga has been appointed country manager.
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Europa Worldwide Group has appointed Alison Flannery as learning and development partner to cultivate talent from within and support its teams to reach their full potential. Elaine Robertson, head of HR said her initial focus will be on upskilling Europa’s management teams using a combination of blended learning, e-learning and ...
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IAG Cargo has transported a racing pigeon Bob back home after he took an unscheduled 4,000-mile detour to America.
In June, Bob took off from Guernsey for what should have been a ten-hour flight home to Gateshead in North-east England but somehow found himself stranded in Alabama after taking a wrong ...
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Ceva Logistics now has direct representation in Bahrain with a new office in Manama. It will offer air, ocean, ground and contract logistics services. The direct presence will also support end-to-end deliveries and last-mile services. Ceva’s direct Middle East presence now includes Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar and Oman.
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