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27.09.2024

Sats and Sinotrans to explore strategic projects

Sats and China-based air logistics giant, Sinotrans Air Freight (“Sinoair”) have agreed to collaborate on strategic projects in ground and cargo handling services in their respective networks, including setting up gateway hubs...

27.09.2024

Breb creates offshore services portfolio

German shipping company Breb has introduced a new port & offshore services division to address increasing demands in the maritime industry, particularly in wind energy. This division’s portfolio includes offshore logistics,...

27.09.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

The typical TIE fighter sound was made by combining the sounds of a car trying to brake on a wet road with the trumpeting of a male elephant.

27.09.2024

Cargoline: a trio at the head of the cooperation

The general cargo cooperation Cargoline is forming a three-person management team to make it fit for the future: Jörn Peter Struck (centre), who will retain his overall responsibilities as managing director, will be joined by...

27.09.2024

Direct train from Munich to Trieste launched

With the new intermodal service, Kombiverkehr is integrating the HHLA Italy terminal in the port of Trieste into its international network. The new direct train now runs between Munich-Riem (Germany) and Trieste twice a week....

27.09.2024

Combining sweets and sustainability

Mars is working with three logistics providers in Germany to enhance its transport data and better track its CO2 emissions. In this new project, the manufacturer is partnering with Rigterink Logistikgruppe, Shippeo and Elain to...

27.09.2024

Passing the Hindu Kush with an A321F

Ten days ago, on 17 September, Smartlynx Airlines Cargo, part of the Avia Solutions Group family, a provider of acmi services, made its first stop at Navoi international airport (NVI) in Uzbekistan. This technical stop was a...

26.09.2024

"BBC Houston" christened in namesake port

The “MV BBC Houston”, the second of BBC Chartering’s "Lakermax" series, was officially christened at Houston's Manchester terminal after successfully completing its maiden voyage from China to the USA. Designed for...

26.09.2024

Intermodal link between Maasvlakte and Linz

The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has completed the integration of the Netherlands into its own traction network. ÖBB Rail Cargo Group RCG acquired the Dutch railway company Captrain Netherlands at the end of May this year, thereby...

26.09.2024

Celebrating 20 years full of freight in India

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, is celebrating 20 years of operations in India since its first flight to Mumbai on 26 September 2004. Over the years, Etihad Cargo has expanded its...

26.09.2024

Delivering parcels by river

La Poste is partnering with Fludis to introduce a new barge-based parcel delivery service in Île-de-France, making urban logistics more sustainable. Starting in 2026, the barge will transport 3,000 parcels daily from...

26.09.2024

Indian-made locos to be exported to Africa

For the first time, a joint venture between Indian Railways and Wabtec will manufacture locomotives for export to a global customer. The Marhowra plant will supply Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives, which feature a 4,500 HP...

26.09.2024

Duvenbeck partners with EV manufacturer

The German logistics company Duvenbeck is to become the European logistics partner of a Chinese automobile manufacturer and thus expand its fleet. In an agreement sealed at the IAA Transportation 2024 fair, Duvenbeck will...

26.09.2024

Kale Logistics Solutions picks CTO

Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) has appointed Tribhuwan Negi as chief technology officer (CTO). With nearly 25 years of experience in building large-scale SaaS platforms and major global R&D organisations, Negi brings a...

26.09.2024

Strengthening partnership in Southwest Pacific

Menzies Aviation, a global service partner to airports and airlines, has extended a long-running agreement with Cathay Cargo. Under the renewed five-year contract, Menzies will continue to provide cargo and freighter ramp...

26.09.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

Deep-sea fish are usually transparent, with the exception of the eyes and - if there is anything inside - the stomach.

26.09.2024

Maritime safety improves as ship losses decline

Celebrating its 2024 World Maritime Day under the theme "Navigating the future: safety first!" on 26 September, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) reports an increase in the safety of maritime transport....

26.09.2024

Regular container train from China to Russia

Multimodal transport operator Ruscon (part of Delo Group) has launched a new railway service to deliver cargo from China to Russia. The regular container train departs in China from Mianyang and Shijiazhuang in the Sichuan...

26.09.2024

Doubling capacity in São Paulo

Jadlog, a Brazilian break-bulk company, is building a BRL 100 million hub (EUR 16 million) in São Paulo, aiming to double its operational capacity. On 50,000 sqm, the site will boost the company’s capacity to 30,000 packages per...

26.09.2024

"Come on board!"

Scandlines and the employment agency are breaking new ground and inviting job seekers on board the hybrid ferry ‘Berlin’. Together with the Rostock employment agency, the regional job centres and other companies based in the...