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26.10.2023

R.J. Corman now operates inland port in Virginia

The US railroad company has won a contract to lease the Central Appalachia Inland Port at Prichard (CAIPP) in Wayne County, West Virginia. R.J. Colman took over all the ports operations on 16 October 2023. The hub is a...

26.10.2023

Pall-Ex appoints corporate sales director

The freight distribution network Pall-Ex has appointed Bridie O'Halloran as corporate sales director. She brings with her a wealth of experience, boasting 30 years in sales, 23 of those in logistics, with a background of managing...

26.10.2023

Upcoming changes in The Alliance’s networks

In response to market conditions, The Alliance is adjusting its services as follows. (pb) Transpacific-East Coast Network EC4: Suspension until further noticeEC1: Updated service with Xiamen callEC2: Updated service with...

26.10.2023

More returns on sea than air freight

Kuehne + Nagel recorded good results for the period January to September 2023, with ebit almost doubling compared to pre-pandemic levels. Net sales for the first nine months of 2023 amounted to CHF 18.2 billion. Ocean freight in...

26.10.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

Chimpanzees copy yawns from humans.

26.10.2023

Hactl initiative to benefit staff and community

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – the city’s largest independent handler - has collaborated with The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) to provide massages for staff. The new Hactl initiative is designed to...

26.10.2023

Tracking deliveries with AI

An improved AI software programme has been introduced by the Pall-Ex Group. The UK haulage network has so far been using AI technologies developed in-house which were created to give greater delivery transparency. Now, the...

26.10.2023

Second A321 for Nexus

Nexus Aviation Ventures has taken delivery of MSN 2916, a 2006 vintage A321-200 that is the sister ship to 2919. MSN 2916 is the second aircraft for Nexus Aviation Ventures and will be available for lease in Q4/2023. Currently,...

26.10.2023

Crane simulator to boost port safety

Tees Dock has made a GBP 400,000 (EUR 460,000) investment in a full mission crane simulator designed to enhance the training and safety of crane drivers and port workers. Manufactured by Globalsim, this simulator is the...

26.10.2023

Future automobile hub in Rhineland-Palatinate

Harden Industriebau is developing its first build-to-suit property in Bitburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, for a global automotive supplier. The logistics hall is being set up on 31,000 sqm of a former military airfield and will be...

25.10.2023

102 new intermodal wagons for Mercitalia Logistics

The leasing company Ermewa has delivered 102 bran-new intermodal wagons to Mercitalia in Turin, Italy. The four-axle Sgmmnss 40' wagons were built by Tatravagonka in Poprad, Slovakia and are suitable for ISO 20', 30' and 40'...

25.10.2023

Röhlig goes Madrid

The Bremen-headquartered logistics company Röhlig Logistics strengthened its footprint in Spain with the opening of an office in Madrid in early October 2023. The company, founded in 1852, was already present in Spain, with...

25.10.2023

Panattoni to build trimodal site in Austria

Real estate developer Panattoni is building a new logistics park Ennshafen in the economic region of Upper Austria. Completion is scheduled for 2025. The business park is linked to a trimodal network with inland shipping services...

25.10.2023

Double anniversary for Cargo-Partner Ireland

While the Austrian transport and logistics provider is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the logistics industry worldwide in 2023, several of its country offices are also marking important milestones. The company’s team in...

25.10.2023

45 Modulas for shunting and freight transport

Railpool is expanding its fleet for the German market. The leasing company has signed several contracts with Vossloh for the delivery of 45 Modula locomotives in two versions with the option to purchase a further 142. With...

25.10.2023

DP World to upgrade Tanzanian port

DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to modernise and operate the multi-purpose Dar es Salaam Port. The agreement aims to enhance transport and logistics services in Tanzania...

25.10.2023

Supporting Samoa in meeting security goals

Faleolo International Airport (APW), Samoa, has selected Smiths Detection, a global specialist in threat detection and security screening technologies, to supply aviation security screening equipment. The contract has been...

25.10.2023

Ziel Terminal welcomes new managing director

Volker Pohlmann took over the helm at Ziel Terminal on 15 October 2023. The joint venture founded by Samskip, Duisburger Hafen and TX Logistik operates the CT terminal at Logport III in Duisburg-Hohenbudberg. The European...

25.10.2023

Low deck tractor extends European fleet

Duvenbeck is extending its fleet with emission-free vehicles and using its first battery-powered low-deck truck for long-distance services. The new vehicle in Duvenbeck’s fleet is a so-called “low deck” tractor unit, which can...

25.10.2023

More and more "green" hydrogen

Hy2gen, a global developer, owner and operator of renewable hydrogen and hydrogen derivative production facilities, welcomes Julien Marteau as the new managing director of its French subsidiary Hy2gen France SAS. In his...