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Volvo Group Drives Dialogue between Policymakers and Industry at Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group is hosting its annual Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels, emphasizing the need for dialogue between policymakers and the industry on the future of mobility. The event will showcase Volvo Group’s investments in fossil-free propulsion technologies and … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Backs Wingcopter’s Pioneering Drone Delivery Technology with €40 Million Investment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is investing €40 million in Wingcopter, a European drone delivery technology company. Wingcopter’s electrically powered unmanned aircraft have already been successfully used in small-scale commercial and humanitarian projects, including delivering medical supplies in … Read the full press release

myDHLi Portal Introduces New Features to Boost Productivity, Resilience and Sustainability for DHL Global Forwarding Customers

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has introduced new features and updates to its myDHLi customer portal, aimed at improving logistics performance, resilience, and sustainability. The upgrades were unveiled during the third myDHLi Digital Summit, broadcast live from the transport logistic … Read the full press release

BASF’s Digital Venture “Tracingo” to Help Logistics Companies Achieve Greater Efficiency and Transparency

(IN BRIEF) BASF, THIELMANN, and NXTGN have signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop a product called “Tracingo” that will track intermediate bulk containers (IBC) using IoT sensors and acoustic signals. The product will be integrated into NXTGN’s “ibc.digital” platform, … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Maspex Group for Upgrades to Production Facilities in Poland and Romania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €104 million financing agreement with Maspex Group, a leading producer of food and beverages in Central and South-Eastern Europe. The funds will be used to upgrade and modernize production facilities … Read the full press release

Logistics real estate firm Logicor doubles presence in Czech Republic with brownfield acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a leading owner, manager, and developer of logistics real estate in Europe, has acquired a brownfield in the Czech Republic, which is approximately 100,000 sqm in size, doubling its footprint and expanding its presence in the market. … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel’s new fulfillment center to provide storage solutions to healthcare and pharma customers

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics company, has opened a new contract logistics fulfillment center at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The 400,000 sq. ft fulfillment center is located three miles from the terminals and will offer storage solutions to … Read the full press release

Maersk Bridges Connectivity Gap with New Air Corridor Between US and China

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has introduced two new air freight services connecting the United States with China to meet its customers’ end-to-end logistics needs. The services will commence with two weekly flights between Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Shenyang Taoxian International … Read the full press release

Maersk Leases New Sustainable Facility in the UK to Enhance Logistics Services

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global logistics company, has leased a 685,000 sq ft facility at SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway in the UK, which is set to be completed by June 2023. The facility is constructed with low GHG … Read the full press release

Maersk Expands Air Freight Services with Scheduled Flights Between Billund and Hangzhou

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk has launched a new air freight service with scheduled flights between Billund, Denmark and Hangzhou, China in response to increasing customer demand. The service is expected to increase access for high-value and time-sensitive cargo … Read the full press release

Maersk’s Divestment of Maersk Supply Service Marks Completion of New Strategy Around Integrated Logistics

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk has agreed to divest its Maersk Supply Service to A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller Group, for a value of $685m. The divestment represents the final step in the separation … Read the full press release

DB Schenker First European Logistics Provider to Offer Global Tracking with Sensos’ Ultra-Thin Label

(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker has partnered with high-tech developer Sensos to offer global tracking of freight shipments with an ultra-thin tracking label. The disposable label can be attached to containers, pallets, or individual cartons, and provides real-time data about location … Read the full press release

Jaguar Land Rover accelerates digital transformation with Tata Technologies partnership

(IN BRIEF) Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Tata Technologies to accelerate its digital transformation strategy. Tata Technologies will provide an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to streamline and consolidate information across JLR’s core business areas, including manufacturing, logistics, … Read the full press release

DB Schenker prende in consegna il primo camion elettrico Volta Zero per il test europeo

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) DB Schenker, uno dei principali fornitori di servizi logistici, ha ricevuto il primo camion pilota Volta Zero per un test sul campo europeo. L’azienda ha visitato lo stabilimento di produzione di Volta Trucks in Austria per assistere … Read the full press release

DB Schenker Takes Delivery of First Volta Zero Electric Truck for European Test

(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker, a leading logistics service provider, has received the first pilot Volta Zero truck for a European field test. The company visited the Volta Trucks manufacturing facility in Austria to witness the final prototype of the all-electric … Read the full press release

Alexandre Muratore asume el mando como director general del clúster de África Occidental de Kuehne+Nagel

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Kuehne+Nagel, un proveedor global de logística, ha nombrado a Alexandre Muratore como Director General de su clúster de África Occidental recientemente establecido, que comprende 12 países. Alexandre tendrá su base en Abidjan, Costa de Marfil, y trabajará … Read the full press release

Alexandre Muratore Takes the Helm as Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel West Africa Cluster

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics provider, has appointed Alexandre Muratore as Managing Director of its newly established West Africa Cluster, comprising 12 countries. Alexandre will be based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and will work with local teams to develop … Read the full press release

NGO AVSI and Intesa Sanpaolo Partner to Support Ukrainian Refugees in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Non-governmental organization AVSI, in partnership with AVSI Polska and supported by Intesa Sanpaolo, has successfully trained and placed 150 Ukrainian women in permanent positions on the Polish job market, a year after the outbreak of war in Ukraine. … Read the full press release

bp pulse and APCOA’s Urban Hubs to Support Urban E-Mobility Infrastructure Throughout Europe

(IN BRIEF) bp pulse and APCOA Parking Group have entered into a pan-European agreement to create over 100 EV fast charging hubs across Europe. The agreement involves the deployment of ultra-fast charging stations at APCOA car parks, known as Urban … Read the full press release

E.ON, Nikola, and Richter Group Joint Venture to Supply Hydrogen Electric Trucks and Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Energy company E.ON has signed a Letter of Intent with Nikola Corporation and Richter Group for the initial order of 20 Class 8, heavy-duty Nikola Tre hydrogen electric vehicles and the hydrogen needed to supply them. Richter Group, … Read the full press release