Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has announced that DSV Global Transport and Logistics has become the carrier’s first partner to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to offset the carbon emissions of its cargo shipment. Via the book and claim system, Etihad Cargo facilitated DSV’sContinue Reading
Developed and operated by the Gauteng IDZ Development Company, the OR Tambo International Airport Special Economic Zone is competitively located at or in proximity to OR Tambo International Airport. In support of its competitive location, the value proposition of this SEZ is centred around the service offering of OR TamboContinue Reading
From airports playing a key role in building hubs for the future to exploring new markets and opportunities to investments into upgrading cold chain and transport infrastructure for the perishables sector and the importance of adapting data and digitalization into supply chains, the fourth edition of the ‘Perishables Logistics Africa’ heldContinue Reading
The International Air Transport Association’s (Iata) latest data for October 2022 global air cargo markets shows that headwinds continue to affect demand. Image source: Gallo/Getty Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), fell 13.6% compared to October 2021 (-13.5% for international operations), while capacity was 0.6% below October 2021. This wasContinue Reading
Sea transport was the main vehicle of international commerce for centuries and is still a popular mode of transportation due to factors such as high load capacity, low cost, and reliability in bad weather. Sea freight transport is also a preferred solution for shipments across long distances. Container Cargo ContainerizedContinue Reading
Toyota Material Handling (TMH) has announced the launch of Toyota Assist, a suite of safety features for work vehicles and equipment. The Toyota-designed operator assist technologies included in this package work both passively and actively to enhance operability and situational awareness. “Today more than ever, fleet managers are under increasing pressureContinue Reading
Hyundai has announced a new dealer partnership with C&B Material Handling, LLC. C&B will support HMH with a full-service location in Dothan, Alabama. C&B’s footprint as an Ag dealer is substantial, with 38 locations across the U.S. Their commitment to excellence is widely recognized nationwide – making them the perfect fitContinue Reading
FedEx Express Europe has begun using renewable diesel– made from organic matter or waste materials – to fuel a portion of its company-owned trucks in the Netherlands. As of the beginning of November, FedEx Express instructed the drivers of these heavyweight, long-distance vehicles to refuel using renewable diesel as anContinue Reading
Wiltshire furniture retailer Furniturebox celebrates opening their state-of-the-art purpose-built warehouse in Chippenham with big plans for its continued growth through the use of the latest warehouse technology. Furniturebox’s new warehouse has been a passion project culminating in a 15m tall building on an 88,000 square foot plot. The building isContinue Reading
Warehouse management software (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software expert Principal Logistics Technologies (Chess Logistics Technology) reports significant growth across all divisions following strategic business acquisitions and related hirings. The company entered the Brexit and Covid period with a headcount of 16 and now has over 70 highly experiencedContinue Reading
