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30.08.2019

New heads in London and Hong Kong

In a circular to members of the American P&I Club, its managers, the Shipowners Claims Bureau, have announced that Arsinoi Iliokaftou has been appointed claims executive in London, to add further strength to its existing...

30.08.2019

“Curiosity of the Day”

Alfred Hitchcock was terrified of eggs and would leave the table if anyone ordered an omelette.

30.08.2019

What options does the sulphur cap leave?

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 2020 regulations, which cut the maximum level of sulphur content permitted in fuel by more than 85%, officially come into force on 1 January, but could start to impact operations as...

30.08.2019

German forwarder invests in new truck

The new Wiesel truck manufactured by KAMAG Transporttechnik is now in action at the Achern (Germany)-based forwarder Wilfried Maier Speditionsgesellschaft. For six months, the Wiesel has been put through its paces dealing with...

30.08.2019

Stiff competition for Basel Gateway Nord?

The decision of the Swiss competition commission WEKO on the controversial multi-million project Gateway Basel Nord (GBN) has met with opposition. After an in-depth examination, WEKO concluded in June 2019 that the project would...

30.08.2019

Carrier and forwarder integrate e-bookings

As an industry first, Kuehne + Nagel and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have joined forces to improve the integration of their electronic booking processes. In a proof of concept that was brought to conclusion in July, the two...

29.08.2019

Hupac to expand its network within Europe

Swiss intermodal operator Hupac is responding to increasing demand for intermodal connections from and to south-east Europe by adding Ludwigshafen to its network starting from 10 September 2019. The new connection includes two...

29.08.2019

Atlas Air opens up freighter future

Atlas Air has prevailed in an arbitration case against the union that represents its pilots. The 26 August 2019 arbitration decision affirms that the merger provisions of the collective bargaining agreement apply in connection...

29.08.2019

Drewry sees volatility - and volumes - on the rise

In its recent assessment, the London (UK)-based maritime consultancy Drewry sees increased volatility in global container throughput, driven by tariff wars and, in the case of the UK, Brexit. After its all-time high in May 2019,...

29.08.2019

Agility invests in green supply chain technologies

Agility has so far invested USD 18 million in green supply chain technologies through its corporate venture arm Agility Ventures. The company is pursuing an ambitious environmental strategy. By 2025, it plans to cut its emissions...

29.08.2019

Changes ahead for the US short-line freight rail sector

Investor First State Investments (FSI) has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of USA-based Patriot Rail and Ports, which operates a portfolio of twelve short-line freight railroads with more than 940 km of track...

29.08.2019

Troubled times for Eddie Stobart

Eddie Stobart Logistics announces that Alex Laffey will stand down as chief executive of the group with immediate effect. Sebastien Desreumaux, currently CEO, iForce and head of contract logistics, will take over as chief...

29.08.2019

Zoetis joins Pharma.Aero

The global animal health company Zoetis has signed up and come on board Pharma.Aero as a new strategic pharma shipper member, joining the current group of Pharma Shippers - Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and MSD. The addition of a...

29.08.2019

Eco-friendly 'first and last' mile locomotive launched

Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) has successfully completed trials with two new US EPA Tier 4-compliant low-emission locomotives. They are now in service on G&W’s subsidiary California Northern Railroad (CFNR). The new...

29.08.2019

American Airlines settles false claims act allegations

The US justice department has announced that American Airlines has agreed to pay approximately USD 22.1 million to resolve its alleged liability under the false claims act. The United States Postal Service (USPS) contracted...

29.08.2019

Disappointing financial year for Imperial Logistics

Imperial Logistics, which is headquartered in South Africa, has taken a critical look at its own operative performance at the end of its latest financial year (July 2018 - June 2019). In spite of a 6% rise in revenue to ZAR 49.7...

29.08.2019

A machine to unload bags of coffee

Tramar, a coffee warehousing company based in Le Havre (France), will soon use a machine from Copal to unload its bags of coffee beans from the containers. Thus, the company will automate its processes for the receipt of goods...

29.08.2019

“Curiosity of the Day”

In the old town of Bremen in Germany there is a place where passers-by regularly spit on the ground. A so-called spit stone has been placed in the cobbled street so that the town’s citizens can show their contempt for the...

29.08.2019

Apex and Asiana arrive at Columbus Rickenbacker

On 24 August 2019, the South Korean airline Asiana Cargo completed its inaugural scheduled B747F flight between Wuhan (China) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) marking its entry into Columbus (OH, USA), for both the...

29.08.2019

Port of Cork doubles facilities in preparation for Brexit

In the Republic of Ireland, the port of Cork has doubled the size of its customs facilities in preparation for the likelihood that the United Kingdom (UK) will leave the European Union (EU) with a no-deal Brexit on 31 October...