05.02.2019

Joint action to foster inland waterways in India

The Indian register of shipping and the government of Assam, a state in India’s north-east, have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the state’s inland water transport system and to improve commuter safety. The MOU...
05.02.2019

SF Airlines adds capacity before New Year celebrations

SF Airlines has welcomed its 51st freighter. The B767-300BCF is the first new cargo aircraft launched by SF Airlines with a 56 ton capacity, which will effectively enhance the efficiency of relevant air routes and surrounding...
05.02.2019

C.H. Robinson increased revenues to USD 16.6 billion

C.H. Robinson Worldwide reported financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending 31 December 2018. Total revenues increased 11.8% to USD 16.6 billion, driven by growth across all transportation service lines. Income from...
05.02.2019

Waberer’s chooses Robert Ziegler as new CEO

Waberer's has appointed Robert Ziegler as its new CEO. He will succeed Ferenc Lajkó, whose resignation took effect at the beginning of February, but who will continue to provide his expertise and advice during the next six...
05.02.2019

“Curiosity of the Day”

The high potassium content of bananas makes them marginally radioactive.
05.02.2019

ERS Railways generates growth spurt at Hupac

The Swiss combined transport operator Hupac generated a 21.4 % rise in traffic volumes and carried a total of 926,414 road consignments or 1,720.000 teu in 2018. Non-transalpine traffic grew by 38 %. The increase of 98,000 road...
04.02.2019

Panalpina rejects DSV proposal

Panalpina has confirmed that the Ernst Göhner Foundation, Panalpina's largest shareholder, representing approximately 46% of the total share capital, informed the board of directors that it does not support the current...
23.01.2019

Gefco will an die Pariser Börse Euronext

Der französische Logistiker plant, sein Aktionariat zu öffnen. Mehrheitsaktionär RZD könnte seine Beteilung unter 50% senken. Im Heimmarkt Frankfreich verlängerte Gefco den Vertrag mit dem Mischkonzern Würth.
04.02.2019

New freight forwarder gracing greater Nuremberg

The general cargo alliance, Vernetzte-Transport GmbH (VTL), has gained a new partner for the Nuremberg region in the shape of Barsan Global Logistik (BGL). The latter, an international freight forwarding company, operates twelve...
04.02.2019

All's well that ends well for crew of MSC Mandy

The six crew members who had been kidnapped from the containership “MSC Mandy” during a pirate attack about 55 miles off the coast of Cotonou (Benin), on 1 January 2019, are now free. Seven to nine pirates with automatic...
04.02.2019

Brazilian cargo airline expands fleet

Backed by the private-equity firm DXA Investments, Modern Logistics (Brazil) is preparing to put a fourth B737F into commercial service in coming weeks. The logistics company, based in Jundiaí, São Paulo, also plans to add...
04.02.2019

Honold and Premium Aerotec working together

Honold Logistik and the aviation supplier Premium Aerotec have opened a new materials management centre in Augsburg (Germany). The platform is both a digitally controlled material warehouse and a hub for all deliveries to/from...
04.02.2019

Big bridge encouraging Gambia - Senegal trade

A new 942 m long bridge spanning the Gambia River has become a safer and quicker route compared to the risky ferry crossing or the long detour between the northern and southern parts of Gambia and Senegal. The USD 93.68...
04.02.2019

World Insurance Services appoints new CEO

World Insurance Services, a marine insurance provider for independent freight forwarders, has named former executive Monica Lee as CEO. Bryce Barnhart, who previously led the insurance facility, is now WCA’s vice-president of...
04.02.2019

Cannabis faster out of Zimbabwe?

With Fruit Logistica opening its doors in Berlin this week, the landlocked Southern African country Zimbabwe is discussing whether to accelerate the granting of export licences for cannabis. Government sources pointed out...
04.02.2019

Strong Q4 rounds off a strong year

UPS has tabled its Q4 and full-year earnings for 2018. Total 2018 revenue increased by 7.9% to USD 71.9 billion on shipment growth; the revenue-yield expansion of 4.3% surpassed the 2017 yield by 200 basis points. The...
04.02.2019

Port Synergy - growth in 2018, upgrade in Le Havre

The France-based Port Synergy Group processed just over 2.3 million teu in 2018, 9% more than in 2017. The group’s share of the container market in France amounts to about 50%. The boxes are handled by its two main subsidiaries -...
04.02.2019

Transport order for sodium hydroxide

The Russian railway operator Unicon 1520, part of UWC, has landed a contract from the major polyvinyl chloride producer RusVinyl, a joint enterprise between Russia's Sibur Holding and the Belgian company Solvay. The agreement...
04.02.2019

Heppner chooses regional manager for southern Germany

Transport and logistics provider Heppner has chosen Alain Goehl as its regional manager for southern Germany, a very important area for the company, as it specialises in freight services between Germany and France. Goehl was...
04.02.2019

UK: DfT tables outlook up to 2050

The UK's Department for Transport (DfT) has launched Maritime 2050, the first long-term strategy developed in partnership with industry. The government emphasised the importance of the maritime sector to Britain’s future success....
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