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11.04.2024

An acquisition in 3PL

Sheer Logistics has acquired Cargo Barn, a third-party logistics provider (3PL). This takeover will enhance Sheer’s portfolio and network while complementing its core 4PL services. Now operating under the Sheer Logistics...

11.04.2024

“MSC Katyayni” sets record at APM Terminals Gijón

APM Terminals Gijón recently handled the “MSC Katyayni”, the largest container ship ever to call at the port of El Musel on Spain's northern coast. The 275 m long and 40 m wide vessel stayed at the terminal for 33 hours, during...

11.04.2024

Tamex is born

Extrans Global has established a joint venture with TAM Group, a global GSSA company based in Hong Kong, to expand its GSA business. On 21 March, an opening ceremony was held at the Extrans Korea office, attended by...

11.04.2024

Best European partner for WCA World

Unsworth, a UK-based freight forwarding and logistics company, has been named as WCA World's best European partner following an independent vote by the members of the world's largest network of freight and logistics businesses....

11.04.2024

A distributor for Brazilian quick P2F solution

LH Colus Tecnologia, a provider of aeronautical engineering consulting services based in São José dos Campos (Brazil), and Liebherr Aerospace Saline (USA), have signed an agreement that defines Liebherr’s Michigan-based...

11.04.2024

Upgrades for 13 Canadian short lines

Short line railways play an important role in getting Saskatchewan's food, fuel, and fertilisers on their journeys to worldwide markets. To keep the transport system running, the government of the Western Canadian province has...

11.04.2024

Waberer's: a positive 2023

Waberer’s International (Waberer’s) has announced its financial report for 2023, with improvements in revenue, profit, and strategy. The company increased its sales revenue by 4.6% to over EUR 710 million and saw major growth in...

11.04.2024

SBITC joins ONE's CTP route

Subic Bay International Terminals (SBITC), which is operated by ICTSI at the Port of Subic, Philippines, has joined ONE's China Thailand Philippines (CTP) service, enhancing regional connectivity. The inaugural call by the...

11.04.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

Every person has an average of four dreams per night.

10.04.2024

Flying high to master social challenges in Japan

Wingcopter, a German manufacturer of unmanned, all-electric delivery drones and provider of drone delivery services, has received acceptance for opening the type certification process of its "Wingcopter 198" drone in...

10.04.2024

Rail to link ICD with Mundra

DP World has launched a new service in Gujarat state along the western coast of India. The specialised train offers numerous benefits for businesses in and around Ahmedabad, including cost efficient and sustainable cargo movement...

10.04.2024

Bridging e-commerce hubs in Pearl River Delta

Menzies Aviation and Menzies Macau Airport Services have signed an MOU on global customs clearance with Kerry Logistics Network, based in Hong Kong. The collaboration aims to strengthen the companies’ local e-commerce cargo...

10.04.2024

Agroexpress with satellite tracking

Russian Railways Logistics (RZDL) has transported citrus fruit from China to Russia by rail for the first time with its Agroexpress service. One delivery of mandarins was loaded onto the railway in Chengxiang (Cehngdu) and...

10.04.2024

AI-powered operations set to launch at DGT

Software developer Inform is equipping the Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) with its AI-driven intermodal terminal operating system (TOS) to ensure efficiency when the terminal comes on stream in summer 2024. Poised to become...

10.04.2024

Broadening business in Belgium (and beyond)

The Belgian postal operator Bpostgroup is acquiring Staci, a multichannel logistics provider, to grow its footprint in Europe and expand its service portfolio. The group has agreed to purchase 100% of Staci’s shares, gaining...

10.04.2024

An industry veteran as VP and COO

Norfolk Southern Corporation has appointed John Orr as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Throughout his four-decade career, Orr has earned a reputation as a proven specialist in applying scheduled railroading...

10.04.2024

Next-gen eco vessels for Arkas Line

Arkas is investing USD 240 million to add four next-generation eco-designed container vessels to its fleet, which will raise its total vessel count to 53 and teu capacity to over 100,000. The new vessels, each with a capacity...

10.04.2024

100 charging stations from California to Nevada

Greenlane, a joint venture between Daimler Truck North America, Next Era Energy Resources and Black, is installing a public 452 km long EV charging corridor for medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell CV...

10.04.2024

Stord takes over fulfilment provider

Stord is expanding its portfolio and complementing its supply chain expertise with the acquisition of Propack Logistics, a fulfilment service provider. Stord will now operate 148,645 sqm of fulfilment centres in ten markets,...

10.04.2024

Quality ranking with new frontrunners

At the general meeting of its franchisees, which was held in mid-March 2024, Cargoline honoured its "partner of the year 2023": Wackler Spedition & Logistik, based in Wilsdruff, Saxony, took the top spot in the 2023...