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15.10.2019

Network launches advertising initiative in France

As in other countries, the shortage of labour and specialised staff represents one of the key challenges for the French logistics industry. Therefore, the European logistics network Astre and other partners have started a new...

15.10.2019

Record-breaking warehouse in Poland

Panattoni Europe has completed a warehouse facility which is a record-breaker in Poland in terms of size at ground level. It is the central warehouse of Leroy Merlin totalling in excess of 123,300 sqm. The project was...

15.10.2019

Chartersync expands team with two new appointments

The Go-Now air charter platform, Chartersync, has expanded its team with the appointment of two new members, to help fulfil their business objectives and growth plans. Izzy Hamilton and Andrew Burvill come with a wealth of...

15.10.2019

Maiden call in Emden

After loading a portion of project and break bulk cargo, amongst those a gas turbine of 330 t unit weight, in Hamburg (Germany), the M/V “Paderewski” proceeded along the coast to Emden (Lower Saxony) for its maiden call. The plan...

15.10.2019

“Curiosity of the Day”

Before he signed the embargo on Cuban cigars, JFK sent out for 200 boxes for the White House.

15.10.2019

Climate change: action plan to protect infrastructures

With climate change, the frequency of heat waves, rock falls and rock slips – and therefore the amount of damage done to transport infrastructures – is rising. In Switzerland, this development can cost up to CHF 1 billion per...

15.10.2019

Ceva Logistics inaugurates chill hub

Ceva Logistics has officially opened its new, integrated, end-to-end cold chain facility at DP World London Gateway (UK). The multi-temperature 10,000 sqm facility includes up to 10,000 pallet positions featuring seven...

15.10.2019

Turkish Cargo adds fleet and Basel service

Turkish Cargo has included the sixth B777F, capable of flying up to 102 t of cargo at a range of 9,200 km, to its fleet, with two more to come by 2020. Currently, the carrier relies on 344 aircraft, including 24 freighters....

Textilien von Süd nach Nord

Fashion-Logistik ist ein wachsendes Segment. Militzer & Münch profitiert vom Boom in Nordafrika und steigert die Volumina auf den Verkehren von und nach Deutschland.

14.10.2019

Rail-truck transload facility in Texas opened

TNW has opened its third transloading operation in Texas (USA), on the Texas Rock Crusher Railway line. TNW services the Camp Bowie Industrial Park to transfer bulk materials – such as sand and grain, etc. – between railcars and...

14.10.2019

Fedex returns films competing in South Korea

Fedex Express (Fedex) provided logistical support to the 24th Busan international film festival (BIFF) which concluded this week-end. As the official carrier, Fedex was responsible for inbound and outbound shipments and customs...

14.10.2019

Haropa: people can have their say

As part of the preparation for the future single port establishment on the river Seine (France), the ports association Haropa has launched an online consultation platform. Customers, local stakeholders and local residents are...

14.10.2019

Geodis and Arkema test future border with UK

Geodis partnered Arkema, the French leader in chemicals, to take part in the dry runs organised by French customs to test the future customs arrangements that will be implemented in the event of a “no-deal” Brexit. Geodis is now...

14.10.2019

IRU to promote hydrogen in road transport

The International Road Union (IRU) has joined the European automobile manufacturers’ association (ACEA) and Hydrogen Europe in calling for the accelerated deployment of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure across the EU, in order...

14.10.2019

Hapag-Lloyd sets up new region South Europe

Hapag-Lloyd has officially opened its headquarters for the new region South Europe. CEO Rolf Habben Jansen presented the keys of the office complex in Genoa (Italy) to the new senior managing director Juan Pablo Richards....

14.10.2019

Automated guided ULD vehicle ready to go

Lödige Industries, a global provider of air cargo terminals, has unveiled its latest innovation for intelligent automated ULD transportation. The computer-controlled wheel-based carrier features a five-foot and ten-foot model for...

14.10.2019

New service to Africa and its islands

Hapag-Lloyd has started a new MIAX (Middle East-India-Africa Express) service, including connections to the Middle East and South Asia. The carrier from Hamburg entered the African market about twelve years ago and speaks of a...

14.10.2019

Broekman opens new facility for BASF

Broekman Logistics held an official ceremony to open the modern bagging line for BASF. In the presence of invited guests, the bagging line was put into operation. This is a milestone for Broekman Logistics in Antwerp...

14.10.2019

Cuba upgrades 1,000 km of its rail line

RZD International and the Union of Railways of Cuba have signed a contract for the reconstruction and modernisation of railway infrastructure in Cuba. The contract stipulates the upgrade of more than 1,000 km of railway lines,...

14.10.2019

Edoardo Podestá to head Dachser air & sea logistics

Dachser has appointed Edoardo Podestá as the COO of the air & sea logistics business unit. Podestá replaces Jochen Müller in this position. Dachser and Müller have mutually agreed not to extend his contract when it expires in...