Chris Lewis

Freighter number two for Air One

Air One has taken delivery of its second new 777 freighter from Boeing, to be operated by the group’s affiliated UK cargo airline, One Air. The 107-tonne capacity will join its managed freighter fleet within three months and will operate Air One’s scheduled Hong Kong–East Midlands route, launched in early September, operated four times a week by One Air. [+]

DHL signs largest ever US SAF deal

DHL Express has signed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreement with US producer Phillips 66 for 240,000 tonners over three years. It is one of the largest SAF deals by a US producer and for the air cargo sector, and forms part of DHL Express’s broader strategy to achieve net-zero greenhouse ... [+]

Ramsgate truckstop makes the grade

Embassy Global’s Ramsgate truck stop has achieved Park Mark Freight accreditation for measures to reduce crime and enhance customer experience. Park Mark Freight is a new and comprehensive assessment managed by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives and the British Parking Association that seeks to enhance the quality of lorry parks and ... [+]

Liverpool’s Quickline Logistics adds haulage arm

Liverpool-based Quickline Logistics has launched a haulage division, specialising in general and container transport across the UK. Quickline has recently relocated its Liverpool headquarters to larger premises. Jon Whiteley has joined as a business partner and director and brings extensive experience in haulage. He said: “We will focus on container, general ... [+]

New group to clean up Scottish haulage

A new consortium led by charging equipment maker Voltempo has been launched to tackle the 12.8% of Scottish CO₂ emissions generated by HGV fleets.  SCALE – Scotland Charging to Accelerate Logistics Electrification – is backed by Transport Scotland through its £2 million HGV Market Readiness and brings together a group of ... [+]

Parcels firm to put e-truck through its paces

Parcel delivery firm DPD has confirmed a long-term trial of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 lowliner. The truck will be deployed to understand the real-world capabilities of the vehicle, including its range, payload and charging performance. The vehicle’s low coupling height will enable DPD to assess the eActros in a realistic ... [+]

Ceva soups up Ferrari supply chain

CMA CGM Group ‘s Ceva Logistics arm has signed a multi-year agreement with Ferrari to continue its logistics relationship as Official Logistics Provider and Premium Partner of both Scuderia Ferrari HP and, new for 2026, for the Hypercar category of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Ceva’s support includes routing, transport ... [+]

New gas truck fuel site for Birmingham

Gasrec has officially opened its second large-scale, open access biomethane refuelling facility at Hams Hall in Birmingham. Gas-powered trucks from DHL, Nestlé, Arla Foods and Nicholls Transport have been among the first to refuel at the facility which currently provides capacity for up to 300 trucks per day and is ... [+]

Delta implements IBS Cloud platform

Delta Cargo has implemented IBS Software’s full iCargo product suite, migrating from a nearly 30-year-old legacy system at its 252 worldwide stations. A single Cloud-based platform will allow teams to access standardised processes, automation workflows and task management tools while reducing errors and accelerating turnaround times. IBS Software vice-president, Radhesh Menon, ... [+]

Vienna volumes are on the up

Vienna Airport says it is reaffirming its role as a cargo hub for Central and Eastern Europe: From January through the end of September 2025, it handled 233,233 tonnes , up 8% on the same period last year. Belly-hold capacity on long-haul flights and the e-commerce segment, in particular, showed ... [+]

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