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NewsAF KLM Cargo and Bos Logistics partner on electric truck
Source: Air France KLM Martinair CargoAir France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and trucking firm Bos Logistics are utilising an electric truck for the delivery of cargo.The duel-branded Volvo FH Electric truck will deliver consolidated freight from AFKLMP's Schiphol facility to various airfreight agents.The companies had already switched to a biofuel ...
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NewsLiege Airport looks to enhance road-rail connectivity
Source: Liege AirportLiege Airport has invested in Liège Logistics Intermodal (LLI) as the two firms look to enhance rail and road connectivity with the Belgian airport.The partnership will see the airport take a 10% stake in LLI ahead of a series of investments in infrastructure.The first phase of the project ...
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NewsGeorgi upgrades to Hermes cargo management technology
Benjamin Weil. Photo: Georgi GroupHermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has rolled out its latest cargo management system (CMS) for the Georgi Group in Frankfurt.The German logistics and road feeder services specialist signed a contract with HLT in May to replace an existing CMS at its cargo handling facilities at Frankfurt and ...
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InsightsRoad feeder providers rally around demand
Road feeder services heavyweights Wallenborn and Jan de Rijk discuss how air cargo market trends are impacting the sector and why e-commerce has its drawbacks.2024 has so far delivered a remarkably different air cargo market to last year, but the key question for road feeder services (RFS) providers is does ...
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NewsGeorgi picks Hermes for cloud cargo management
Photo: HermesHermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has signed a contract with Georgi Group to deliver its latest cloud-based cargo management system, Hermes 5, to the company’s two cargo handling facilities in Germany.Known for its road feeder services across Europe that are operated by Georgi Transporte, the Group also operates cargo handling ...
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NewsGeorgi Group makes fuel cleaner
Photo: Georgi GroupGeorgi Group has introduced HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel as an option for all its transport services.The Georgi Group said it is offering HVO100 fuel instead of conventional diesel fuel on all its transportation services as part of its sustainability strategy.HVO100 is a renewable diesel fuel produced from ...
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NewsTake part: Air cargo industry outlook survey 2024
Air Cargo News is carrying out a survey of logistics and airfreight professionals to understand how they believe the air cargo industry will develop over the coming year.The survey provides also the air cargo industry with an opportunity to tell us how you think the industry is changing.Participating in the ...
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InsightsRFS firms stand their ground in tough air cargo market
Road feeder services (RFS) companies are optimistic about demand, despite a mixed picture for volumes and growing capacity.Wallenborn reports it hasn’t experienced a drop in RFS demand overall, and volumes are in line with the last three years, despite the general air cargo market’s post-pandemic shift in demand.Jason Breakwell, commercial ...
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Wallenborn withdraws from stake in Skyroad Logistics
Wallenborn will not go ahead with its previously announced acquisition of a stake in Australia-based Skyroad Logistics.Road feeder services (RFS) operator Wallenborn said in November that it would acquire a shareholding in fellow RFS firm Skyroad Logistics, though it did not confirm how large a stake it would take at ...
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NewsSaudia looks to expand in Europe with Jan de Rijk deal
Source: Saudia CargoSaudia Cargo has selected trucking firm Jan de Rijk to provide Road Feeder Services (RFS) in Europe as it looks to expand its presence on the continent.The airline said the deal with Jan de Rijk marks a "significant milestone in its growth strategy" by enabling it to tap ...
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Jan de Rijk revenues up but profits down
Road feeder operator Jan de Rijk Logistics reported an increase in revenues last year but profits came under pressure.The transport firm saw revenues increase by 11% year on year to €285m, while operating profits fell 24.5% to €6.4m and net profits slipped 25.8% to €4.5m.The company said that the revenue ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo selects Wallenborn for European Road Feeder network
Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has appointed Wallenborn Transports as its road feeder services (RFS) partner for Europe.The deal covers the transport of cargo between Etihad Cargo's main European gateways, including Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt, and offline stations.In total, Wallenborn will provide road transport between 90 airports in 27 countries on ...
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CEVA invests in EV fleet
Marseille, France-headquartered CEVA Logistics, part of the CMA CGM ocean shipping and logistics group, has announced at the transport logistic trade fair being held in Munich this week that it plans to grow its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) to 1,450 by the end of 2025.The investment would contribute to ...
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NewsJan de Rijk appoints new COO
Daniël Uijtdewillegen (L) and Fred Westdijk. Source: Jan de RijkRoad feeder service provider Jan de Rijk Logistics has appointed Daniël Uijtdewillegen as chief operating officer (COO).In his new role, Uijtdewillegen is responsible for overseeing operations of the firm's transport business units, including International Transport, Benelux Transport and Intermodal Transport.He will ...
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NewsRoad feeder services getting closer to zero emissions with electric project
Copyright: Hessen Mobil 2019DSV is participating in a research project to test and establish an eHighway that could enable fully electric long-distance road freight.The ELISA eHighway project is being carried out in Frankfurt Germany to establish an electric highway that allows for on-the-go charging of electric vehicles, eliminating downtime spent ...
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Connex becomes Georgi Transporte Frankfurt
Connex Aircargo Network will be integrated into Georgi Transporte from January.The Frankfurt-based trucking logistics business, which has been part of the road feeder services (RFS) specialist Georgi Group since 2008, will operate under Georgi Transporte Frankfurt.In addition to its core RFS business, Georgi Transporte has specialized since 2000 on handling ...
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NewsWallenborn acquires stake in Skyroad Logistics
Photo: WallenbornAir cargo road feeder services (RFS) operator Wallenborn is acquiring a shareholding in Australian RFS firm Skyroad Logistics.The stake, which Wallenbon told Air Cargo News it is "not disclosing" at this stage, enables Wallenborn to add Oceania to its RFS network, which already provides extensive coverage in Europe and ...
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NewsAir France KLM teams up with Jan de Rijk on biofuel truck
Source: AFLKMPAir France KLM Martinair (AFKLMP) Cargo and Jan de Rijk Logistics have teamed up on the use of biofuel-powered truck.The new Long Heavy Vehicle (LHV) will be run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil 100 (HVO100) and also offers a larger capacity to reduce the amount of driving.This new fuel, HVO, ...
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NewsCargo iQ outlines objectives for 2023 and a renewed strategy
Source: Cargo iQ. (Left to right) Lothar Moehle, Executive Director, Cargo iQ; Henrik Ambak, Cargo iQ Chairman & SVP Cargo Operations Worldwide, Emirates; Laura Rodriguez, Manager Implementation and Quality, Cargo iQ; Megha Palkar, Assistant Manager, Cargo iQ; Kerstin Strauss, Cargo iQ Vice-Chair & VP Global Air Logistics Operations, Kuehne ...
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InsightsRFS services grow against challenging economic backdrop
Demand for Road feeder services (RFS) is increasing in a competitive air cargo landscape though there’s a long road ahead on which to tackle capacity and driver challenges.Wallenborn is still grappling with the impact of the pandemic, but its RFS business, which comprises 56% of its overall business, is steadily ...