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13.05.2024

Hermes 5 goes live in Abu Dhabi

Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has successfully upgraded Etihad Airport Services Cargo’s hub in Abu Dhabi to the latest version of its cargo management system (CMS), following a contract renewal that will also see the...

13.05.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

A pregnant female armadillo can delay the development of her embryo by up to three years if there is a lack of food, in times of drought, for example.

13.05.2024

A director for ocean product North America

Seko Logistics, an end-to-end global logistics provider, has appointed Ursula Wallace as director, ocean product North America, effective immediately. In this role, Wallace will be responsible for the North America ocean...

13.05.2024

Flowers and SAF to fuel Mother's Day's shipments

Latam Group, Kuehne + Nagel and Elite Group, a major player in floral industry, have reached a new joint agreement to reduce emissions from the transport of flowers for Mother's Day, which was celebrated in most parts of the...

Zürcher Zeitenwende

Auf «Ja» zu Pistenverlängerungen folgt Fracht-Neubau. Frachtseitig geht es wieder aufwärts am Flughafen Zürich. Im Januar und Februar wurden 65 988 t Fracht abgewickelt, +9,8% im Vorjahresvergleich. Mit neuen Diensten und zwei...

08.05.2024

BRG augments its portfolio

A new block train for trailers and containers now connects the Baltic Rail Gate (BRG) in Travemünde (Germany) with Bettembourg (Luxembourg) with three roundtrips a week. Traction is provided by the Luxembourg state-owned company...

08.05.2024

60th Business Run: come and run in Rotterdam!

As a media partner, ITJ is proud to join its fellow sponsors United Heavy Lift, Port of Rotterdam, Breakbulk Europe and Marpro to invite you to participate at the 60th Business Run during Breakbulk Europe in Rotterdam....

08.05.2024

A brand to manage bulk carriers

Intermarine has expanded its portfolio and launched the Intermarine Bulk Carriers to manage Harren Group's bulk carriers. This expansion includes the introduction of two F300 vessels, bringing the company’s fleet total to 30....

08.05.2024

Swiss WorldCargo expands its network

Swiss WorldCargo has expanded its international network with the launch of a new route between Zurich and Seoul, South Korea, to be served by Swiss and Swiss WorldCargo, commencing 7 May 2024, and operated via the A340 passenger...

08.05.2024

1,000 CNG-vehicles for Tanzania

The African asset financing company Watu is extending its support for compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered three-wheelers in Tanzania, aiming to finance at least 1,000 of these CNG-powered vehicles by the end of 2024. The project...

08.05.2024

Dachser picks manager for Vienna office

Michael Huttner took over as branch manager at the company’s Schwechat site near Vienna on 1 April 2024. He succeeds Dieter Venc, who has retired from active professional life after 18 years at Dachser. Huttner joined...

08.05.2024

An all-electric pharma hub

Prologis is developing a sustainable logistics facility for a pharmaceutical wholesaler in northeast Berlin. Having acquired the brownfield site in 2021, the company is currently in the process of demolishing the old buildings....

08.05.2024

Continental’s digital tools at TOC Europe 2024

At the TOC Europe 2024 event in Rotterdam, Continental will display its range of intelligent tyres and digital tools aimed at aiding the digital transformation of port operations. The company will introduce products like Dock...

08.05.2024

Continuing the cold chain in Chile

Emergent Cold Latin America has completed construction work on Chile’s largest frozen food warehouse. The logistics provider will use the site to enhance its cold chain network in the region. Located in Talcahuano, the...

08.05.2024

LTG and Ukrainian railways strengthen cooperation

The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a joint international intermodal route between Klaipeda (Lithuania) and Kyiv (Ukraine) through Polish territory. The first test runs are planned for...

08.05.2024

30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft

The Indian airline Indigo has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft to help expand its international network to long-haul destinations. India, a fast-growing aviation market, is on the verge of an international...

08.05.2024

HFW: a partner and an associate for Paris office

Global, sector-focused law firm HFW continues to expand its global shipping and export finance practices, with partner Paolo Pinna and associate Constance Ollat joining the company from Norton Rose Fulbright on 2 May. These...

08.05.2024

Ceremony marks new chapter for Iloilo port

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has officially transferred the management of the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC) to Visayas Container Terminal (VCT). The handover, which took place on 6 May, was marked by a...

08.05.2024

AA Cargo: new routes and more service this summer

Out of Europe, American Airlines is now operating new widebody services from Barcelona (BCN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), from Copenhagen (CPH) and Nice (NCE) to Philadelphia (PHL), and from Venice to Chicago. Some of these...

08.05.2024

What's next for Walmart?

Walmart has opened its newest consolidation centre in Minoka, Illinois (USA). The main emphasis of the over 45,000 sqm facility will be on automation and logistics technology. From this site, Walmart plans to run consolidation...