Hungarian road freight and logistics services provider Waberer’s International Group acquired Polish haulier Link back in 2018, merging the company with Waberer's Polska in October of that year. In this interview, Barna Erdélyi, a member of Waberer’s board of directors, and Marcin Kakol, CEO of Link, look back on the merger and the years that have followed<em>.</em>

How did Link’s merger with Waberer’s help both companies grow stronger

Talking load security with Marie Biddulph of National Highways

Scalability of green solutions key to rapid haulage decarbonisation, says sennder’s Director of Green Business and eMobility

Industry united by Generation Logistics campaign to woo talent, says Logistics UK President Phil Roe

MSC has received delivery of the first owned-branded cargo aircraft. The plane, a B777-200 freighter, was built by Boeing and shall be operated by Atlas Air on routes between China, the US, Mexico and Europe.

MSC receives delivery of its 1st cargo aircraft

DX Group has announced it is investing £3.6m into upgrading its existing depot network in the UK.

DX to invest £3.6m in depot upgrades

Since last year, when the rush to restock inventory played a factor in surging freight carrier prices, the negotiation pendulum has swung. Freight demand has declined due to persistently high inflation, labour shortages and overstocked shelves.

A changing tide: how to navigate the shift to a shipper’s market

With the high demand for transport services, the transport and logistics industry is constantly looking for ways to optimise its processes. The situation is no different for loading, which must be carried out quickly and efficiently so as not to generate losses and delays. When looking for ways to optimise loading, it is worth considering the use of modern tools.

How to optimise the loading process and make it more efficient

The Food System (FS) is becoming increasingly unsustainable for human health and the planet. So, how can we solve the FS matters to deliver healthier, more sustainable products that nourish our bodies without destroying the environment? Food System discussion has a place on the COP27 table.

A Sustainable Food System that becomes part of the solution

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The CMA CGM Group has announced its signing of a binding agreement to acquire GCT Bayonne and New York terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey, currently held by Global Container Terminals Inc (GCT).

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CMA CGM to acquire 2 terminals at Port of New York and New Jersey

Due to the seemingly ever-increasing post-Brexit demand for Ireland-France freight, executives of the French port of Dunkirk are looking into increasing the number of services to and from Rosslare and Dublin, as well as establishing new routes to Cork and Waterford.

Dunkirk port set to add even more capacity on routes to Ireland

Back in early March of this year, XPO Logistics announced its plan to divest its European logistics business. However, an official <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1166003/000110465922124105/tm2231683d3_8k.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">securities filing made on Friday December 2nd</a> reveals that the company does not expect to realise this plan in the near term. 

XPO doesn’t expect to sell its European business in the “near term”

Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, Ford Pro is to equip Deutsche Post DHL Group with more than 2,000 electric delivery vans worldwide by the end of next year. 

DHL signs deal for over 2,000 Ford Pro electric delivery vans

Dafydd Williams, Head of Policy, Communications & Economic Development for the Humber at Associated British Ports, has reportedly told councilors that checks on EU goods set to begin in 2024 could bring Kent-style delays and congestion to the humber area. 

ABP representative warns Brexit checks may cause lorry congestion at Humber Ports

Following the results of a pilot in the Netherlands, IKEA has said it wants to scale up its use of solar-powered cargo bikes around the world. 

IKEA set to expand its use of cargo bikes worldwide

UK tech retailer Currys has revealed it has invested over £250,000 in a fleet of robotic exoskeleton suits to help colleagues from its logistics partner, GXO. The retailer says it will allow warehouse staff to work safely and efficiently throughout the busy festive period.

UK tech retailer invests £250,000 in exoskeletons for warehouse staff

A regular freight train connection has been launched from the Croatian port of Rijeka to Enns in Austria. The first train for Container Terminal Enns (CTE) departed from Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) on November 11th in what was the first cargo service on the route.

1st regular Rijeka-Enns direct rail cargo service launches

Updated information from supply chain visibility provider FourKites has shed light on the extent to which ongoing industrial action at English ports has influenced shipments and dwell times. 

Updated visibility data shows impact of strikes on Ports of Felixstowe and Liverpool

Maersk and IBM today have announced their decision to withdraw the TradeLens offerings and discontinue the platform entirely.

Maersk and IBM decide to discontinue Tradelens platform

Einride has announced it has secured $500M in financing, including both a Series C equity raise and a debt facility. The Swedish company describes its debt financing as the largest asset-backed facility to date for heavy-duty electric vehicles.

Einride secures an additional $500 Million in funding

Maersk has announced a green methanol partnership with U.S. based project developer Carbon Sink LLC. The Danish shipping giant stresses the deal is its 8th such agreement as it bids to speed up the global production of green methanol.

Maersk and Carbon Sink sign partnership on green marine fuel production