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22.08.2024

RK Logistics adds in Arizona

In an agreement with Southwest Supply Chain Solutions, RK Logistics Group is expanding to the greater Phoenix area and taking over a regional logistics provider’s facility and assets, gaining 7,400 sqm of logistics space in...

22.08.2024

World’s first rotor sails on capesize vessel

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Vale have retrofitted the world's first capesize bulk carrier, ‘Camellia Dream’, with two Norsepower rotor sails. This innovative step is part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with...

22.08.2024

Aurrigo receives German ministerial backing

Aurrigo International’s auto-dolly tug was successfully deployed as part of the digital testbed air cargo (DTAC) demonstration, which is led by the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the Fraunhofer...

22.08.2024

New duo at the top

With Claude Bruderer (left) and Carsten Vossmeyer (right), Quickmail has appointed a duo with excellent connections in the Swiss letter market to take over the helm. Quickmail is the only private service provider in Switzerland...

22.08.2024

Watco expands in New York area

The US transport company has started operating a new transload facility for the short line company for NYSW (New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railway) in North Bergen, NJ. The facility is strategically positioned to support...

22.08.2024

André Wyss to chair board of directors from 2026

At its meeting on 21 August 2024, the Swiss government approved the proposed appointment of André Wyss to the SBB board of directors. Wyss is to be officially elected as a member of the board of directors at the SBB annual...

22.08.2024

'Vanguard': a breakthrough in river-sea gas transport

HGK Shipping has developed the "Vanguard," the first European river-sea gas tanker designed for transporting liquefied ammonia and CO2, crucial for the hydrogen-based economy. The 125 m vessel is equipped with a...

22.08.2024

Electric trucks for Austria and Germany

Craiss Generation Logistics has added twelve new electric trucks to its fleet. With ranges between 300 and 600 km, the new Mercedes eActros will be deployed in Germany and Austria. Two vehicles will debut in Austria in...

22.08.2024

Growing volumes between booming regions

Trade between the Gulf nations and emerging Asian nations continue to show high growth momentum, surging 35% from USD 383 billion in 2021 to USD 516 billion in 2022, and is expected to reach USD 757 billion by 2030, outstripping...

22.08.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

Plants respond to stress by producing a chemical precursor of the active ingredient in aspirin which they then use for themselves.

22.08.2024

Emons to cover more areas for Cargoline

From its location in Bexbach, the German transport and logistics provider Emons has now begun to cover the Saarland area for the Cargoline organisation, in addition to its own network. This is the first Emons branch to be opened...

21.08.2024

Growing intermodal network in Western Australia

Intermodal Group continues to expand its railfreight network in the Perth metropolitan area, by launching a rail service between North Quay (Fremantle Port) and the newly opened Kenwick Intermodal Terminal (IMT) in Western...

21.08.2024

Showcasing logistics capabilities in China

Saudia Cargo has unveiled its campaign "Landing in China in 24", which aims to underscore the carrier's commitment to empowering Saudi exports and ensuring they gain a strong foothold in China, Saudi Arabia's main...

21.08.2024

HES captain hands over the helm

Effective 31 August, after nearly 1.5 years, Cees van Gent will step down as CEO and chairman of the executive board of the Rotterdam-headquartered bulk terminal and logistics services provider HES International. Søren Skou,...

21.08.2024

Collaboration on shipping industry standards

Circle has announced a partnership between its subsidiary, Magellan Circle Italy, and the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) to enhance EU funding opportunities and support the digitisation and standardisation of the...

21.08.2024

20th AEI CRJ200 SF freighter for TSM

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has delivered the 20th CRJ200 SF freighter to Saltillo (Mexico)-based Aeronaves TSM. It is the 42nd overall freighter that TSM has ordered directly from AEI. The touch labour for the CRJ200 SF was...

21.08.2024

Another rail service for Moscow

The new train connects the Selyatino rail station in the Moscow region with Ekaterinburg, a major commercial centre in the Urals, Russia, in 2.5 days. The new service, launched by Transcontainer, will operate ten trains per month...

21.08.2024

Dachser's Dutch addition

Dachser has launched a 6,900 sqm warehouse in Waddinxveen, near Rotterdam. With space for 10,000 pallets it increases the site’s capacity to 55,000 pallet positions. This is Dachser’s fourth building in this industrial area,...

21.08.2024

Cosco: certification for information security

Cosco Shipping Lines has obtained the Tisax (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) certification, which confirms that the company meets the stringent EU automotive industry standards for information security risk...

21.08.2024

New executive role for Litchfield

Logistics entrepreneur and managing director of Innovate Freight Richard Litchfield has become non-executive director at Cocoon FMS, a logistics software provider that offers a cloud-based transport management system for all...