With the handover of the first MAN eTruck to the Duvenbeck Group in Munich, MAN Truck & Bus is setting another milestone in the electrification of freight transport. The Ultra Low Liner eTGX semitrailer tractor, specially developed for the loading volume requirements of automotive logistics, is set to make Volkswagen plant logistics particularly climate-friendly in the future. In accordance with the LOI signed by both parties, Duvenbeck intends to put up to 120 units of the MAN eTGX into … [Read more...] about First MAN eTruck starts with Duvenbeck in emission-free VW plant logistics
Freight Forwarders
The WACO System launches innovative partnership with cargo.one to deliver digital collaboration to members worldwide
The WACO System (WACO), the independent global network of freight forwarders, and cargo.one, the leading digital air freight procurement platform, today unveiled an industry-first initiative that sees WACO members upgraded to state-of-the art digital infrastructure. WACO’s members can now digitalize vital procurement and sales processes including capacity discovery, quoting and booking, including member to member bookings. WACO is the leading non-profit global network for independent freight … [Read more...] about The WACO System launches innovative partnership with cargo.one to deliver digital collaboration to members worldwide
airBaltic Cargo partners with cargo.one to accelerate and enhance its digital sales
airBaltic Cargo, the cargo division of the Latvian national airline, has joined forces with cargo.one to soon offer its services upon the air freight industry’s go-to procurement platform. airBaltic Cargo is partnering with cargo.one as part of plans to expand its market presence globally and boost revenues. cargo.one will offer airBaltic Cargo customers the most convenient and user-friendly booking method, and will enable the airline to market its services to a footprint of freight forwarders … [Read more...] about airBaltic Cargo partners with cargo.one to accelerate and enhance its digital sales
Blockchain-powered digital book and claim solution Avelia expands to air freight sector
Avelia announced its expansion into the air freight sector with Avelia Air Freight Solutions. With proven success in business travel - delivering over 18 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and abating more than 165,000 tonnes of CO2e, the equivalent of over 290,000 passengers flying from London to New York - Avelia's blockchain-powered platform is now addressing a critical need in air freight. With freight forwarders and their shipping customers seeking to reduce greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about Blockchain-powered digital book and claim solution Avelia expands to air freight sector
Davies Turner Air Cargo upgrades material handling at Heathrow HQ
Davies Turner Air Cargo has made a significant investment in material handling equipment (MHE) at its Heathrow logistics hub. This strategic upgrade by one of the UK’s largest independent air freight and logistics businesses is aimed at enhancing both operational efficiency and safety, solidifying the company's commitment to maintaining industry-leading standards. The existing fleet of materials handling equipment has been replaced with seven electric forklift trucks, three reach trucks … [Read more...] about Davies Turner Air Cargo upgrades material handling at Heathrow HQ
DHL sees the continued importance of road freight in Southeast Asia as companies build supply chain resiliency
DHL Global Forwarding (DHL), the freight specialist arm of DHL Group, said that road freight will continue to play an important and increased role in Southeast Asia, as companies look to build more resilient supply chains. In a new white paper titled “Highway to the Future: Navigating the Road Freight Opportunities in Southeast Asia”, DHL outlines the role of road freight as a single or a multimodal solution, as businesses look to more agility and flexibility in transportation modes for their … [Read more...] about DHL sees the continued importance of road freight in Southeast Asia as companies build supply chain resiliency
