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14.03.2019

Almost 122 million EPAL load carriers

In 2018 the European Pallet Association (EPAL) achieved another positive result with 121.8 million EPAL load carriers produced and repaired. This is an increase of 5.2% compared to the previous year. Considering production and...

14.03.2019

Four cranes for two of Yilport's Latin American terminals

Yilport Holding, headquartered in Turkey, now number twelve in the ranking of global container terminal and port operators, recently ordered four mobile harbour cranes for two terminals in Latin America. Two of the cranes...

14.03.2019

Saudia Cargo in first Saudi international air show

Under the umbrella of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), Saudi Airlines Cargo participated alongside the other subsidiaries in the first Saudi international air show, which took place in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) from 12 March until...

14.03.2019

Partnership between Germany and Austria

Deutsche Post DHL Group has formed a partnership with Austrian Post. Under the agreement, which is still subject to review by the German and Austrian competition authorities, Austrian Post will deliver parcels sent by DHL...

14.03.2019

Iain Barton appointed executive vice president

Imperial Logistics has appointed Iain Barton to the newly-created position of executive vice president healthcare. Barton, who is currently Imperial Logistics’ healthcare strategy executive based in Cape Town (South Africa), is...

14.03.2019

80% of freight trains on Rail Baltica will be intermodal

Two to three cargo trains per hour will run at a maximum speed up to 120 km/h on the Rail Baltica line in future, according to the company’s operation plan for 2026-2056 published by promoter RB Rail. The axle load of the...

14.03.2019

BRU becomes CSQ member and welcomes Sichuan Airlines

Following 179 freight forwarders and 18 cargo terminal operators around the world, Brussels airport (BRU) has become the latest hub and first European airport to sign up to The International Air Cargo Association Tiaca's tool...

14.03.2019

Big Four for biofuel

It is an unusual coalition: Ikea Transport & Logistics Services, CMA CGM, the Good Shipping Program and the Port of Rotterdam will cooperate in an innovative partnership to test and scale the use of sustainable marine...

14.03.2019

Improved hinterland connections for the northern ports

CTS and IGS Intermodal will launch new intermodal shuttle services in Germany, linking up the maritime ports of Hamburg und Bremerhaven with the CTS Terminal in Cologne’s Niehl port. To begin with, the container trains will...

14.03.2019

Fedex Express gets new CEO and president

Fedex has appointed Don Colleran president and CEO of Fedex Express, effective March 16. Colleran has been with Fedex for almost 30 years, holding various executive level positions in several operating companies and international...

14.03.2019

More room for snacks

Trans Service Team (TST) is expanding the storage capacities in its hub in Dortmund (Germany) to provide more room for the products of Intersnack and another customer in the food sector. TST is investing about EUR 10 million into...

14.03.2019

“Curiosity of the Day”

Between 1840 and 1860 over 500,000 settlers traipsed through the Indian territories, with about 360 killed in confrontations, mainly of their own instigation. Three times that number were stomped to death by their own livestock.

13.03.2019

Building a high-speed corridor from Europe to Asia

China and Russia have confirmed their intention to increase their cooperation in the railfreight business. One priority will be to create a high-speed link from Moscow to Kazan (Russia), a key component of the Eurasian high-speed...

13.03.2019

Growing Finnair Cargo picks digital booking platform

In February, Finnair's available scheduled cargo tonne kilometres increased by 16.2% year-on-year. Revenue scheduled cargo tonne kilometres rose by 26.2% mostly driven by the strong positive cargo market development in Japan and...

13.03.2019

First maritime LNG terminal in Chennai in service

Alternative fuels are finding favour in India: GAC recently handled the first tanker that berthed at the newly constructed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Kamarajar Port, Ennore, in Chennai (India). The Marshall...

13.03.2019

Innofreight goes east

Innofreight now transports wood chips from Belorussia to Romania. The new service runs on wide gauge rails with three train sets including 372 XXL containers. Thanks to the close cooperation between the railways, a train...

13.03.2019

Bureau Veritas picks Protheroe for North America

Tim Protheroe has been appointed regional chief executive, marine & offshore, North America by Bureau Veritas, a provider of laboratory testing, inspection, and certification services. Protheroe will provide leadership in the...

13.03.2019

Heppner partnering Gebrüder Weiss again

Heppner wants to step up its air and sea freight business activities. To fulfil this goal the French service provider has established a strategic partnership with the air & sea division of Gebrüder Weiss (GW). The two...

13.03.2019

China Southern Airlines prefers freighter version

China Southern Airlines has entered into a supplemental Boeing aircraft acquisition agreement with the US manufacturer to amend the terms of the Boeing aircraft acquisition agreement. The carrier wants to change its 20 October...

13.03.2019

European shipowners fix five-year-priorities

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (Ecsa) recently made public its strategic priorities for the EU shipping policy, which will guide the association’s activities vis-à-vis international and European regulators for...