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04.12.2023

Canada up next for K+N

Kuehne + Nagel announced the acquisition of the customs broker Farrow on 28 November 2023. As the logistics services provider has a growing number of clients who rely on customs clearance services, this move will support the...

04.12.2023

Redelivery of 150th B747 freighter

The Hong-Kong-based MRO solutions provider Haeco has redelivered its 150th B747-8F aircraft to Atlas Air, marking a significant milestone in a collaboration that began in 2006. The partnership extends beyond the B747-8F to...

04.12.2023

Bulgarian ports gain an ally

Hapag-Lloyd, a global logistics company, recently inaugurated new offices in Bulgaria - specifically in the port city of Varna and the capital, Sofia. This expansion leverages Bulgaria's strategic position in the Balkans and its...

04.12.2023

UK association completes regional team

Chris Curtin’s appointment as regional consultant representative in Scotland for the British International Freight Association (Bifa) completes the trade association’s regional team. He joins four other regional representatives,...

04.12.2023

Modal shift to rail stalling

BLS Cargo calls for comprehensive infrastructural improvements in Switzerland’s rail network. The private Swiss railfreight company sees a need for action in terms of construction site coordination and compensation.More parking...

04.12.2023

Fully electric trucking in Germany

WP Holding has introduced a fully electric truck with a range of 400 km, which is initially to be used for local distribution. The WP Holding, a logistics provider based in Zwickau (Germany), has added its first...

04.12.2023

Teaming up to enhance airfreight booking

DB Schenker, a global provider of logistics solutions, and American Airlines Cargo have announced an advance in airfreight operations. The introduction of an application programming interface connection (API), launched on 14...

04.12.2023

Cut carbon emissions with ‘Sea Alternative’

Bolloré Logistics has introduced 'Sea Alternative,' a solution aimed at reducing ocean shipping's carbon footprint through the use of biofuel, aligning with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations that target a 70%...

04.12.2023

LPR appoints country manager for France

The European pallet-pooling specialist, LPR-La Palette Rouge, has appointed Steve Belot as its country manager in France, with effect from 1 October 2023. He has extensive experience in business development and supply chain...

04.12.2023

First FE Electric for Isle of White

Sustainable waste management company Biffa introduces first electric skiploader. With its new 18 t Volvo FE Electric 4x2 rigid, Biffa is bringing zero tailpipe emission operations to the Isle of Wight. The vehicle has been...

04.12.2023

A takeover in South Africa

With the acquisition of the last 30% of shares in Dachser South Africa, Dachser now becomes the sole owner of its lovechild with Jonen Freight. Dachser South Africa was a successful joint venture between Dachser and the local...

04.12.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

The human glands produce one litre of saliva per day.

04.12.2023

Gas specialist powers Purus’ new fleet

The Wärtsilä Corporation has secured a contract to provide Cargo Handling Systems (CHS) with four new medium gas carrier vessels, with a 45,000 cbm capacity each, being built for UK and Singapore-based Purus. These ships,...

04.12.2023

Reshaping the Mexican air cargo sector

WestJet Cargo has unveiled a strategic arrangement operating on behalf of Awesome Cargo, a rising star in the Mexican airfreight industry. Awesome Cargo secured its air operator certificate (AOC) from Mexico's Federal Civil...

Paukenschlag in Hamburg

In einer Zeit schwieriger Umbrüche im Hamburger Hafen geht ein Lotse der Branche von Bord. Die Nord- verlieren im Vergleich zu den europäischen Westhäfen seit Jahren an Boden. Zu einer grösseren Zahl ungelöster Fragen der...

01.12.2023

Duisport strengthening hub function

A new tariff structure in the inland port of Duisburg brings 50% savings for containers that make a stopover at the port. The new gateway tariff for railfreight in combined transport will apply from 1 January 2024. From then,...

01.12.2023

Woodland's largest US facility

The Woodland Group’s New Jersey hub has been awarded the status of a 'customs container freight station' (CFS). Becoming a CFS will support Woodland’s US business. The New Jersey facility has been 'customs CFS' approved after...

01.12.2023

Port of Rotterdam appoints regional German representative

Starting today, 1 December 2023, Ulrich Reuter represents the port of Rotterdam in the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. He succeeded Wolfgang Hönemann, who held this position for five years and retired...

01.12.2023

US short line railroad changes hands

Omnitrax and West Virginia’s department of transportation have concluded a takeover of the South Branch Valley Railroad (SBVR), making the entity the 26th railroad in the Omnitrax network. SBVR has thus joined the economic...

01.12.2023

Cargo handling for new carrier at CGN

Maersk Air Freight has awarded a multi-year contract to Dnata in Germany. Dnata will handle around 6,000 t of cargo annually for the new air cargo player, which currently operates weekly flights between Cologne Bonn (CGN,...