Volvo is positioning its new EX60 electric SUV as a key model in its transition towards electric mobility, with the company targeting stronger competition in the premium vehicle market. The EX60 enters an important segment for Volvo, following the long-standing success of the XC60. The company sees the new electricContinue Reading
Gorbel has expanded its material handling portfolio with the Destuff-it Portable Ergonomic Conveyor, a solution designed to improve the safety and efficiency of unloading floor-stacked products from shipping containers. Manual container unloading can be labour-intensive and physically demanding, while also increasing the risk of product damage and worker fatigue. TheContinue Reading
Argentina’s road freight sector is facing a growing shortage of qualified truck drivers, with the greatest pressure concentrated in specialised transport operations serving the mining, oil and gas and dangerous goods sectors. Rather than experiencing a uniform shortage of drivers, the market is increasingly facing a gap between the numberContinue Reading
Electric trucks are increasingly moving beyond pilot projects and entering everyday logistics operations as transport companies explore practical ways to reduce emissions and improve fleet efficiency. The experience of medium-sized logistics company Metzger highlights how electric trucks can already be integrated into commercial transport operations when vehicle deployment is supportedContinue Reading
Container shipping capacity between Asia and West Africa has increased by almost 30% over the past year as carriers respond to growing trade volumes and rising demand across African supply chains. Data from Alphaliner shows that 185 container ships with a combined capacity of approximately 1.4 million TEUs were deployedContinue Reading
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has identified the proposed Blue Downs Rail Link as a priority project as it shifts its focus towards expanding Cape Town’s commuter rail network. The proposed 9.5-kilometre connection will link the existing Khayelitsha and Bellville-Strand rail lines, creating a more direct railContinue Reading
DP World has completed its first shipment of finished vehicles from Zeebrugge, Belgium, to Aiud, Romania, launching a new rail corridor designed to strengthen automotive logistics connections between Western and Southeastern Europe. The initial shipment, destined for Chisinau, Moldova, marks DP World’s first end-to-end vehicle rail operation in Europe. FollowingContinue Reading
AGL Madagascar has successfully completed a large-scale heavy modular transport operation, delivering 51 oversized prefabricated modules from the Port of Toamasina to Antananarivo through a fully integrated multimodal logistics solution. The project supported a major modular construction development and demonstrated AGL Madagascar’s expertise in managing complex heavy-haul logistics involving maritimeContinue Reading
Classification society ClassNK is encouraging the maritime industry to adopt Safety Management Systems (SMS) that prioritise operational practicality and support seafarers in their daily responsibilities, rather than focusing solely on regulatory compliance. According to ClassNK, while meeting international regulations remains essential, the effectiveness of an SMS should be measured byContinue Reading
KLN Logistics Group has introduced a new 10,500-kilometre Road Feeder Service (RFS) connecting Europe with key markets across the Middle East, providing businesses with a reliable multimodal freight solution as regional air cargo capacity continues to recover. The new service links Europe with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait,Continue Reading
