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28.05.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

In the Soviet Union, a bald head of state was always followed by one with a thick head of hair: Lenin-Stalin, Khrushchev-Brezhnev, Andropov-Chernenko, Gorbachev-Yeltsin.

28.05.2024

New MD for Virgin Atlantic Cargo

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has named Nick Diesel as its new managing director, effective 4 August. He succeeds Phil Wardlaw, who has been directing the cargo business since 2021 and is leaving the business for another role. Mark...

Westkanada – Ostaustralien

Ambercor transportiert zwei mobile Bohrtürme. Die Grösse des Sendungsgutes war nicht die einzige Herausforderung für einen Schwertransport, den die kanadischen Spezialisten von Ambercor Shipping kürzlich durchgeführt haben. Auch...

27.05.2024

An intermodal JV in the Balkans

The Rail Cargo Group (RCG), an Austrian railway logistician, and the Serbian forwarder Transfera have signed an agreement to found a joint venture. Based in Belgrade (Serbia), it will initially focus on the development of...

27.05.2024

Laurels for outstanding supply chain achievements

Since 2015 the Swiss Logistics Foundation has nominated eminent industry executives for the ‘Swiss Supply Chain Hall of Fame’ for their outstanding achievements in Switzerland’s supply, supply chain, logistics and transport...

27.05.2024

Thordon Bearings to retrofit Panama tugs

Thordon Bearings has secured a contract to retrofit the tailshaft bearings of 32 tugs, pilot vessels, and workboats in Panama with water-lubricated polymer bearings. This follows the successful conversion of twelve twin-screw...

27.05.2024

Rhenus reflects on Swiss operations

Rhenus looks back with satisfaction on its 2023 business year in the Swiss market, with Rhenus Alpina introducing numerous innovations in sustainability and automation last year. The logistics service provider opened...

27.05.2024

Cooperation on the Nis–Wels route

The Serbian terminal operator and combined transport provider MBox is partnering with the German company Kombiverkehr to offer train services with three weekly departures in both directions. Kombiverkehr runs direct trains...

27.05.2024

Emanuele Grimaldi receives ESG Shipping Award

Emanuele Grimaldi, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and managing director of Grimaldi Group, was awarded the honorary recognition award at the ESG Shipping Awards in recognition of his significant...

27.05.2024

AD Ports Group eyes Chittagong terminal

AD Ports Group has signed an MOU with the Chittagong Port Authority to explore the development and operation of a multi-purpose terminal at Chittagong Port, Bangladesh. The collaboration aims to leverage AD Ports Group's...

27.05.2024

Midlands’ new hub to handle 16 trains daily

Maritime Transport will develop a GPB 175 million (EUR 205 million) and 160 sqm strategic railfreight interchange (SRFI) at Hinckley national railfreight interchange in Leicestershire (UK). The new terminal, which will sit...

27.05.2024

A partner on the other side of the pond

UK-based Walker Logistics has joined forces with NRI Distribution, a North American supply chain solutions provider, to enhance shipping services between Europe and the USA and Canada. Walker can now access NRI’s North American...

27.05.2024

Moving towards more sustainable mobility

The Domdidier (Switzerland)-based transport and logistics company Von Bergen is celebrating its 130th anniversary and taking a significant step in its energy transition strategy. As part of an ongoing drive towards greater...

27.05.2024

Iata Ceiv Pharma accreditation for Nairobi

Menzies Aviation-Siginon Aviation, a strategic partnership that provides cargo handling services in Kenya, has been awarded the Iata Ceiv Pharma accreditation for its recently expanded facility in Nairobi, Kenya. This marks the...

27.05.2024

ECS Group: mourning Mac

The ECS Group has announced the passing of Mac Warner, a major figure in the airfreight industry and the founder of Pace International. He joined ECS Group in 2002 when Pace International, which he founded in 1984, was acquired....

27.05.2024

Hydrogen-powered tugs set for construction

CMB Tech and Damen have signed an agreement to build four hydrogen-powered ASD tugs using CMB Tech’s dual fuel hydrogen technology to significantly reduce emissions. The contract was signed on 23 May at Albwardy Damen in Sharjah...

27.05.2024

ZM Trucks expands business in North America

The subsidiary of ZO Motors Tokyo (Japan) will initially enter class 4, 5, 6 and "baby 8" work truck segments with BEV and FCEV models. The company will begin producing its vehicles in Toronto, Canada by Q1/2025....

27.05.2024

Onboard in Oman

Project Cargo Network (PCN) has welcomed Oman-based Allied Logistics as its newest member, which now joins an organisation of 350+ companies in 120 countries. Allied Logistics specialises in project cargo and has around ten...

27.05.2024

Under two hours for a 90 t load

Glasgow Prestwick airport has invested GBP 2.17 million in new cargo equipment, cold storage solutions, and an X-ray machine, as part of the ongoing development of its freight services. The UK hub, which has no flight...

27.05.2024

Saudia Cargo moves into Jeddah's "MRO village"

Teddy Zebitz (left), CEO of Saudia Cargo, and Capt. Majed Sabbagh, VP of Transformation of Saudia Technic, on behalf of Fahd H. Cynndy, CEO of Saudia Technic, have signed a five-year agreement which will establish Saudia...