ITJ | Transport Journal Mobile: Home

26.08.2024

Production hits record levels

According to Drewry, a maritime research and consulting company, dry freight container production is set to be the second highest on record in 2024, with all-time highs in the second quarter and July’s output exceeding 850,000...

23.08.2024

International partnership to develop DRC port

British International Investment (BII) has committed up to USD 35 million towards the development of the port of Banana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s first deepwater container port, in partnership with DP World. This...

23.08.2024

Improved services on Antwerp-Catalonia line

Lineas started running traction services for its customer Hupac on the Antwerp – Catalonia (Perpignan & Barcelona El Morrot) at the beginning of this year. As of 16 September 2024, the partners will increase the frequency of...

23.08.2024

18 t truck manages 400 km per full tank

Logistics services provider Noerpel is currently testing a hydrogen-powered truck in Germany. Two of its drivers are currently on the road with an H2 vehicle from Hylane, travelling an average of 140 km per day with around 19...

23.08.2024

MNG Airlines gets CDB A330 P2F

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has delivered one A330-300 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft to a new customer in Turkey, MNG Havayollari ve Tasimacilik (MNG...

23.08.2024

VTG: Mark Stevenson to step down

After more than 30 years in senior positions in the AAE and VTG Group, Mark Stevenson will step down from his position as chief financial officer (CFO) on the VTG executive board on 31 August 2024. He will however continue to...

23.08.2024

AAL: a direct link between Europe and Asia

AAL Shipping is expanding its multipurpose cargo links with a new monthly "Europe - Asia express liner service," in response to rising market demand for reliable heavy lift cargo coverage. This addition joins AAL's...

23.08.2024

FedEx: new intervention service

FedEx Express has launched a new monitoring and intervention solution for its customers in Hong Kong and Singapore. Dubbed FedEx Surround, the service enhances visibility and control, increases operational capabilities and...

23.08.2024

UK rail carrier buys e-shunters

GB Railfreight (GBRF) has added four new electric Class 18 hybrid + shunt locomotives to its fleet. They will be based at GBRF’s sites and used to support supply chain operations for Network Rail. These services ensure that...

23.08.2024

CPAT lands contract with new cargo operator

CPAT Global has been awarded a contract with Euroavia Airlines, a newly founded cargo operator, to provide courses on Boeing B767 aircraft systems and procedures, and general subjects concerning aviation. “CPAT Global is...

23.08.2024

Solar-powered cargo vehicles take centre stage

At the “DHL Era of Sustainable Logistics Asia Pacific Chapter” recently held in Singapore, businesses, start-ups, and innovators worldwide submitted their ideas and solutions to address sustainability challenges in logistics....

23.08.2024

VCT upgrades infrastructure

Visayas Container Terminal (VCT) in Iloilo, Philippines, has undergone significant upgrades in preparation for the arrival of two new mobile harbour cranes, which will enable it to handle larger vessels and increased cargo...

23.08.2024

DSV assembles a sustainable fleet

DSV and Volvo Trucks are working together to deploy 300 electric and 500 fuel-efficient trucks in DSV’s European network. The fleet is set to be delivered by 2026 to be deployed for DSV’s operations in Europe. The Volvo FH...

23.08.2024

Fast charging columns for long-haul BEVs

IDS Logistik is planning to purchase two DC fast-charging columns with an output of 400 kW and four charging points for its central hub in Neuenstein, Germany. It will also acquire a transformer station with a connected load of...

23.08.2024

1,020 fake driving licences in only a few weeks

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have discovered counterfeit driving licences inside inbound packages moving through the international mail facility at O’Hare international airport. During their routine...

23.08.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

The Dead Sea contains ten times more salt than the Mediterranean.

23.08.2024

Allgon welcomes new CTO

After 17 years of service at Tele Radio and Allgon, Jesper Ribbe has decided to leave Allgon, a major player in industrial radio control, by the end of 2024. Claes Seth will take over the position of chief technology officer....

23.08.2024

SC Ports drives cargo growth

South Carolina Ports recorded an 8% increase in container volumes in July 2024 compared to the previous year, driven by peak season and regional growth. The port of Charleston moved 224,407 teu, marking the second-highest July on...

23.08.2024

No monkey business!

DHL Express has collaborated with a rescue home to relocate Chocolat, a female chimpanzee from the Republic of Congo. Beginning her journey from Nairobi Airport on 15 August, Chocolat had a stopover in Bahrain before landing at...

Scanner für den Zoll

Zusammenarbeit zwischen Grimaldi und Uruguay. Am 21. Juni, wenn die Tage auf der Südhalbkugel wieder kürzer werden, lief ein italienisches Schiff in den Hafen von Montevideo ein, das Fracht an Bord hatte, die der Zollbehörde von...