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11.11.2019

Green light for Seine-Northern Europe canal

The split of cost between the French government and the French regional and local public authorities made the breakthrough of a long-standing project possible. The joint funding of EUR 2.2 billion will be invested in the...

11.11.2019

First US class I railway joins TradeLens platform

CSX has become the first North American railroad to join TradeLens, a global shipping information platform. The system provides customers with improved supply chain transparency and shipment-status visibility. Using secure...

11.11.2019

Budapest to welcome Tiaca executives next week

From 19 to 21 November, air cargo industry decision-makers from around the world will meet in Budapest (Hungary) for this year's Tiaca executive summit, where they will discuss the role and importance of air cargo, industry...

11.11.2019

Post Nord: changes at the top

The board of directors has appointed Annemarie Gardshol president and group CEO of Post Nord. At the same time, the board chose Peter Kjaer Jensen as deputy CEO of Post Nord. "With these appointments, we have established a...

11.11.2019

New owners for Pall-Ex Group

Pall-Ex, the pan-European logistics brand, is preparing for a new chapter in its 23-year history as founder, owner, chairwoman and Dragon’s Den star Hilary Devey CBE has agreed to sell Pall-Ex Group to its network membership and...

11.11.2019

K Line extends its bulk carrier fleet

K Line is building up its capacities in the bulk carrier segment. At the Marugame business headquarters Imabari Shipbuilding, the 200,000-dwt Capesize bulker "Cape discovery" has been completed. The ship is equipped...

11.11.2019

Intermodal operator honoured for green initiative

Hub Group has once again been named by Canadian National (CN) as an EcoConnexions partner. This recognition is based on Hub Group’s green initiatives both in its intermodal network and its headquarters building. Hub Group is...

11.11.2019

First Asian airline joins new cargo e-booking platform

Japanese all-cargo carrier Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) and the air cargo e-booking platform Cargo One have entered into a partnership that will enable freight forwarders to book NCA’s main deck capacities with instant...

11.11.2019

Award for the US secretary of transportation

Gratitude for the sacrifices made by the US merchant mariners was the theme of the United Seamen’s Service (USS) 2019 admiral of the ocean sea awards (Aotos) presented at the 50th annual gala. The awards were presented before...

11.11.2019

De Winter Logistics takes over De Lordd Transport

A take-over in the Dutch logistics industry is imminent: De Winter Logistics has purchased its competitor De Lordd Transport. Both companies are active in the same region and the same segment – fresh produce logistics, primarily...

11.11.2019

“Curiosity of the Day”

During the First World War, so many starving wolves had amassed together in a great pack that opposing German and Russian forces formed a temporary alliance in order to fight them off.

11.11.2019

Federal funding for terminal refurbishment at Jaxport

The Florida (USA)-based Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) will be supported by federal funding. A sum of USD 20 million has been granted to the port for the reconstruction of more than 40,000 sqm of the existing terminal...

11.11.2019

Chris Porter joins Kukla Beverage Logistics

Former Porter & Laker, Hillebrand director and Benevolent CEO Chris Porter joined Kukla Beverage Logistics in October. Porter will undertake a business development role to promote the global range of freight and logistics...

11.11.2019

Rhenus plans to expand its footprint in Asia

Following the recent acquisition of a logistics company in Singapore and the addition of its largest warehouse in Thailand, Rhenus Logistics now offers end-to-end logistic solutions in Asia-Pacific for Greater China, Hong Kong,...

11.11.2019

Digital solution for keyless overnight deliveries

Since April 2019, Night Star Express in Germany has been carrying out a trial run of night deliveries for ten selected customers. The spare parts and goods are deposited inside the vehicles. This service is made possible by a new...

11.11.2019

PA airport wins grant for new cargo facility

The US department of transportation has awarded the Allegheny county airport authority an USD 18.69 million grant through the "better utilising investments to leverage development" grant programme. It supports the...

11.11.2019

New all-in-one solution for ULD handling

Hubtex, a global leader in customised industrial trucks, sideloaders and special equipment for handling long, difficult and bulky goods, and Dimos, a developer of warehouse and industrial trucks, have announced that they are...

Mehr Power am Pazifik

An Mexikos Pazifikküste stehen Pläne zum Ausbau des Hafens Manzanillo mit neuen Terminals an. Aber auch die bestehenden Containerterminals, z.B. der CMSA, erweitern ihre Ausstattung, um von den wachsenden Verkehren zu profitieren.

08.11.2019

New intermodal terminal opened in Canada

Canada’s first privately operated intermodal Terminal has been opened in Saskatchewan. The 129,499 sqm East Regina intermodal terminal is located in the Chuka Creek business park and connects Southern Saskatchewan to global...

08.11.2019

Airbus to build freight-friendly aircraft in China

Airbus and China are strengthening their partnership as both sides commit to a further deepening and broadening of cooperation in the aviation industry. According to the memorandum of understanding on the further development of...