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GB Railfreight unveils Britain’s most advanced locomotives

GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the UK’s leading rail freight operators and backed by Infracapital, has unveiled its new Class 99 locomotives at its Peterborough headquarters. The new fleet, which represents a £150 million investment from GBRf, will revolutionise Britain’s rail freight network. Representing a major leap forward for sustainable transport, these powerful new locomotives […]

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GEODIS and Hapag-Lloyd strengthen digital collaboration

GEODIS and Hapag-Lloyd have announced a significant milestone in their joint digital integration, aimed at accelerating and securing the exchange of rates and service data between their two organizations. At the core of this collaboration is a Contract API (Application Programming Interface) — a direct, system-to-system digital connection between Hapag-Lloyd’s pricing platform and GEODIS’ global […]

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport launches new Scotland to China seafood export service

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has launched a new Scotland to China seafood export service following a one million pound investment in new equipment and the creation of a dedicated cool chain team. The airport has invested in high-volume metal detectors, temperature exposure and tracking systems, and four chillers (87 tonne capacity) in a dedicated facility […]

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GLIDE to land in the GCC

Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, and Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based global investment management firm with over US$110 billion in assets under management, has announced a strategic partnership to invest in logistics assets across the Gulf Cooperation Council region (“GCC”). Under the partnership, Blackstone, which is the largest owner of logistics assets globally at […]

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Global K9 selected by KLM to provide cargo screening at Schiphol

Global K9 (GK9) has been appointed by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) to provide free running explosive detection dogs (FREDDs) at the airline’s hub, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). A total of four canine teams have been stationed at AMS, where they will support KLM Cargo’s screening operations in compliance with EU and Dutch regulatory frameworks. […]

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GRIDSERVE begins building the UK’s first public electric HGV charging hubs

GRIDSERVE has started constructing the UK’s first public electric HGV charging hubs, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition to cleaner road freight. These new locations form the foundation of the Electric Freightway – a nationwide programme designed to give fleet operators access to high-powered, public charging designed specifically for electric heavy goods vehicles […]

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GXO and B&Q on track to meet ambitious zero emissions targets by 2040

GXO Logistics and B&Q are making strong progress toward their shared goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions across B&Q’s logistics operations by 2040. Since the partnership began in 2015, GXO has managed B&Q’s retail transport network, including national and regional distribution centres, Store to Home final mile services, returns processing, and a flagship seasonal warehouse. […]

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GXO and Greene King partnership turbocharges operational sustainability

GXO Logistics and Greene King have announced a series of sustainability achievements resulting from their long-standing partnership, which began in 2012, across a range of areas, notably fleet decarbonisation, waste reduction, recycling and community impact. “When a customer and logistics provider operate as true partners with a shared commitment to sustainability, great results follow,” said […]

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GXO and Huel celebrate six years of growth

GXO Logistics has announced it is evolving its partnership with Huel, the leading producer of nutritionally complete food products, to support Huel’s rapid growth. GXO has supported Huel’s growth trajectory and provided the space Huel needs to meet increasing demand from customers worldwide. At the outset, the operating footprint of the partnership was 9,500 square […]

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GXO announces organizational changes to accelerate growth

GXO Logistics has announced organizational changes to accelerate growth, simplify its structure, and strengthen execution. GXO CEO Patrick Kelleher said: “In my first 60 days, I’ve seen firsthand the strength of our foundation and the extraordinary potential ahead – for our business, our people, and our impact in the marketplace. The changes we’re announcing today […]

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