Ula is set to raise additional capital following Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ interest in the Jakarta-based wholesale marketplace.
LCL service links China and US
Logistics firm, Dachser Mexico, now connects customers between China and the west coast of the US with a less than container load (LCL) service that reduces transit times by up to two days.
XPO Logistics details EU tech strategy
US-based XPO Logistics has announced the appointment of Christine Robinne to lead the company’s technology organisation and digital strategy in Europe.
Mercedes-Benz boosts efficiency and safety with Schmitz Cargobull trailers
Another five S.CS curtainsiders from Schmitz Cargobull will now be used for driver training courses for professional drivers at Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
Businesses pilot all-electric reefer innovation
Four companies have collaborated for a nine-month pilot in the Netherlands, which will see diesel refrigeration systems in semi-trailers replaced by zero-emission battery-electric prototypes.
CIMC announces $1B take-over
Shenzhen-based China International Marine Containers (CIMC) is acquiring container logistics company, Maersk Container Industry (MCI).
FedEx Logistics opens office in Korea
FedEx subsidiary, FedEx Logistics, is opening an office in Seoul, South Korea, to expand its worldwide network.
Grunwald container chassis reach Germany
The first Grunwald container chassis, comprising a batch of 15 units, will become part of the fleet of a large German operator and will start working on intermodal routes in Germany.
BPW releases sustainability report
Equipment specialist, BPW, has published its fifth sustainability report in accordance with UN Global Compact criteria.
Pharma fleet turns to Carrier
Pharmaceutical and healthcare distributor, Trans-Bridge Freight Services, has taken delivery of its first set of trailers fitted with Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 MT (multi-temperature) fridges.