DHL Freight is helping its customers reduce greenhouse gas emissions in delivery and distribution transport by deploying fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 trucks DHL Freight’s first fully electric heavy tractor-trailers in Germany At the beginning of April, DHL Freight put its first fully electric tractor-trailers from Mercedes-Benz Trucks into service. Effective immediately, the eActros 300 vehicles are being deployed for delivery and distribution transport at the Koblenz and Hagen … [Read more...] about En route to carbon-free road freight transport: DHL Freight introduces fully electric tractor-trailers from Mercedes-Benz Trucks
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Lufthansa Cargo presents commitment to transforming the aviation industry
On Supply Chain Day, 18 April: Digitalization and innovation are key to transforming the air cargo industry Promotion of Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Aiming to become the most efficient cargo airline in the world Behind-the-scenes look: Lufthansa Cargo invites to tours on the airport premises Air freight remains essential for the German economy. No other mode of transportation offers the necessary speed to transport time-critical, temperature-sensitive, and valuable goods. Whether it's … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo presents commitment to transforming the aviation industry
Teleport goes live on CargoWise
Teleport will now offer direct data connection for online cargo bookings on WiseTech Global’s platform as it joined the CargoWise Carrier Connectivity Program. The direct data connection with Teleport via API integration will enable freight forwarders worldwide to access schedules, capacity and bookings within the CargoWise platform Malaysia-based Teleport leverages AirAsia’s extensive passenger flight belly network, alongside its freighter capacity and a vast network … [Read more...] about Teleport goes live on CargoWise
Kerry Logistics takes over French air freight specialist
Kerry Logistics Network has acquired a majority stake in French forwarder Business By Air SAS or BBA, which is expected to strengthen the company’s position in the EMEA region. BBA has been KLN’s agent in France since 2016, and the upstream supply chain specialist provides air freight services for different industry verticals including automotive, aerospace and pharmaceutical, with an established presence in the African market. Apart from multimodal freight forwarding, customs clearance … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics takes over French air freight specialist
Kuehne+Nagel widens Asia road network with acquisition
Kuehne+Nagel looks to bolster its road logistics capabilities in the region as the forwarder entered into an agreement to acquire Malaysia-based City Zone Express, a subsidiary of SGX mainboard-listed company Chasen Holdings Ltd The move is expected to strengthen the forwarder’s cross=border road network across Southeast Asia, as the region continues to grow as a manufacturing hub for the high-tech and e-commerce industries. Established in 2006, City Zone Express has over … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel widens Asia road network with acquisition
DHL Global Forwarding starts upgrade at Frankfurt facility
DHL Global Forwarding and airport operator Fraport AG, on 6 February, officially started the construction of a new air freight centre at Frankfurt Airport, which will also house the European headquarters of its subsidiary StarBroker. The new building, which will take around a year to complete, is part of an expansion at the 55,000-sqm property at CargoCity South, right in the immediate vicinity of Airport Gate 31. The new facility will provide about 24,500 square metres of new hall … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding starts upgrade at Frankfurt facility
