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14.11.2023

Another trio for Arkas

Arkas Line, which owns the largest fleet of container vessels in Turkey, has acquired three new vessels from MPC Container Ships, a Norwegian container operator. This expansion brings the carrier’s total fleet count to 50 vessels...

14.11.2023

From Dubai via Cyprus into Europe

Cyprus Airways, the flag carrier of Cyprus based at Larnaca International Airport (LCA), has recently appointed ANA Aviation Services as its GSA in the UAE - with flights now regularly operating between Dubai (DXB) and LCA....

14.11.2023

OSL augments network in Southern Germany

Rottendorf to the east of Würzburg (Germany), one of five VS Logistics hubs in the country, will be working for OSL in future. 55 employees and 40 trucks will be available to manage and transport general cargo from this...

14.11.2023

Simon Oberbeck to take the helm

At its November meeting, the SVS executive board elected Simon Oberbeck as the new managing director of the shipping association. Oberbeck succeeds André Auderset, who is stepping down for reasons of age, and will take up his...

14.11.2023

A new Dutch link in the cold chain

Construction has begun on a 40,000 sqm cold store for Maersk in Rotterdam. Located next to the Maavslakte II Terminal, the warehouse will store temperature sensitive products like pharmaceuticals, fruits, and meat. It is...

14.11.2023

RBT welcomes Neo Bossa line

Rio Brasil Terminal (RBT), operated by ICTSI at the Port of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recently received the maiden call of the Sirius/Neo Bossa service, a joint operation by CMA CGM and Maersk. The service commenced with the...

14.11.2023

Train service to Irkutsk region introduced

Transcontainer and Ruscon are planning to offer regular intermodal transports of oilseeds to Eastern Siberia. Over three months, pilot trains already delivered 448 teu oilseeds to the Irkutsk region. Now, the two Russian...

14.11.2023

Bolloré Logistics appoints CEO for Middle East

Jean-Baptiste Rambaud has been named CEO of Bolloré Logistics Middle East. Based in Dubai, he will help grow the company’s business in this region and launch new projects in the aerospace, healthcare, luxury goods, and food &...

14.11.2023

Heppner Group's happy clients

In its annual survey, the Heppner-Group evaluated the results of its “client-first” strategy. The French logistics provider established an 86% rate of customer satisfaction for 2023. The survey turnout increased by 3% to 21% this...

14.11.2023

Safari Express Cargo opts for Octogen

Safari Express Cargo, an international airline based in Nairobi, Kenya, has taken a step towards enhancing its cargo management capabilities by partnering with Cargo Flash Infotech, a provider of air logistics IT solutions....

14.11.2023

CMA CGM's Q3 earnings dip

CMA CGM Group, a global provider of sea, land, air, and logistics services, reported revenues of USD 11.4 billion in Q3/2023, with maritime shipping and logistics sectors adjusting contributions amid market downturns. Ebitda...

14.11.2023

JV founded to deploy FCEV

Oilinvest and Quantron will build a hydrogen-based refuelling infrastructure to supply fuel cell electric heavy trucks (FCEV). The two companies have signed a strategic partnership agreement to create a JV. Hemtron will be based...

14.11.2023

Bobby Franklin promoted to COO

Bobby Franklin assumed his new role of chief operating officer for TNW Corporation on 1 November 2023. He now oversees the performance, resource alignment, and implementation of strategic initiatives for all TNW Corporation...

14.11.2023

A Nordic hub for Dachser

Dachser’s largest Nordic facility is now ready for Dachser Sweden. The 10,000 sqm warehouse in Jönköping features a 6,200 sqm cross-dock terminal, office spaces and 70 gates. Since 2017, the logistics provider’s Swedish...

14.11.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

Babies can have hiccups in the womb.

14.11.2023

BRU: more sustainability initiatives

The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca), Air Cargo Belgium and Brussels Airport formally announced the first Tiaca BlueSky community programme. Launched in 2022, it is the only programme in the air cargo and logistics...

Ende der Ära des Oligopols?

Die EU-Kommission hat nach einem einjährigen Evaluierungsprozess entschieden, die kartellrechtlichen Sonderkonditionen für Reeder am 25. April 2024 auslaufen zu lassen. Zwar will die Europäische Kommission bis heute keinen...

13.11.2023

Sustainability Award 2023: and the winner is ...

The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) announced the results of the fifth edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, run in partnership with industry IT solutions provider Champ Cargosystems. The awards aim to...

13.11.2023

Faster ETCS roll-out in Germany

Deutsche Bahn (DB), Stadler and its engineering joint venture Angel Star have prepared locomotives for the European Train Control System (ETCS) for the first time without the involvement of the locomotive manufacturer. Two DB...

13.11.2023

Who holds the older units?

In its latest report, Alphaliner pointed out that approximately 20% of containership fleet capacity, or almost 3 million teu, is 20 or more years old. This corresponds to about 1,200 container vessels which, due to their age,...