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23.01.2025

Dachser doubling down up north

Dachser is taking over its Finnish joint venture that it’s operated together with Ace Logistics since 2013. The JV, Dachser Finland, was previously owned equally by both partners, and now Dachser has acquired Ace’s share. The...

23.01.2025

Germany’s green grid strengthened by LHG operation

Lübecker Hafen-Gesellschaft (LHG), the operator of the German port of Lübeck, recently completed a record-breaking project cargo operation when it handled two transformers at its Nordlandkai terminal that were transported to...

23.01.2025

SBB Cargo investing in standardisation

The Swiss freight railway has ordered 570 flat wagons and 270 bulk freight units from the Slovakian manufacturer Tatravagonka, with the first cars due to be delivered from the end of 2026 onwards. Both types will be prepared for...

23.01.2025

13 years and counting as #1, thanks to three runways

Traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw robust growth in 2024, when the airport entered a new era, as it added a third runway last year. Flight movements in December rose by 12.5% to 33,550 year-on-year. Cargo...

23.01.2025

A CIO for MBS

The MBS Group has reinforced its commitment to digital transformation by appointing Nico K. Pereira da Silva as its chief information officer. In his new role the experienced IT expert will oversee the strategic and operational...

23.01.2025

Adding airfreight capacity in Saudi Arabia

Chapman Freeborn now works with Ajex Logistics Services to boost cargo and passenger activities in Saudi Arabia. With the kingdom’s ‘Vision 2030’ aiming to increase airfreight capacities to 4.5 million t a year, Chapman...

23.01.2025

Ram Cargo expanding footprint in the Americas

Royal Air Maroc Cargo, Africa’s leading airfreight operator, has launched services to São Paulo (GRU) and Toronto (YYZ), in a move that’s a part of the extension of its international network and which marks the significant...

23.01.2025

"Curiosity of the Day"

The biggest snowflake ever to be photographed measured around 1 cm across at its widest point.

23.01.2025

Rail sector urgently needs better infrastructure

The Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL), which represents investors in modern and cross-border rolling stock, has called for urgent action to enhance European rail transport. In an open letter the...

23.01.2025

Alexandria welcomes new IMO regional hub

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has inaugurated a regional presence office (RPO) in Alexandria (Egypt). The new bureau will strengthen maritime safety, security and environmental sustainability in the Middle East...

23.01.2025

LH Cargo welcomes regional executives

Lufthansa Cargo named two executives to new positions at the beginning of this year. On 1 January Andre Schulz, previously the head of the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and CIS region, took over as the head of...

22.01.2025

30 million t logistics package finalised

In Austria the Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has signed a new logistics agreement with the firms Voestalpine Rohstoffbeschaffung and Logistik Service. The contract guarantees the sustainable transport by rail of around 10 million t of...

22.01.2025

Prepared for the transition to e-mobility

Renault Trucks (Switzerland) has created a new position to drive forward the decarbonisation of commercial transport. Since 1 September 2024 René Krieger has supported transporters in the planning and implementation of...

22.01.2025

Qantas Airways joins Aapa

Qantas Airways, the world’s oldest continuously operating airline, has joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (Aapa), a trade association for international airlines based in the Asia-Pacific region. Aapa director...

22.01.2025

Edray picks COO

Edray, a leading technology and managed transport solution provider, has appointed Sean Santiago as COO in its executive management team. With almost 20 years of logistics experience, he has a strong reputation for building...

22.01.2025

Savannah speeds Indian cargo by eight days

The port of Savannah now offers faster logistics for cargo from India, reducing transit times to US inland markets such as Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas by up to eight days, compared to west coast ports. With six weekly direct...

22.01.2025

Major order for Rheinmetall Man

The armaments company and automotive supplier Rheinmetall Man is supplying the German Bundeswehr with 568 logistics vehicles worth over EUR 330 million, to be delivered in 2025 and 2026. Last year, Rheinmetall Man – a JV...

22.01.2025

CN Logistics launches international charter flights

The international logistics solutions provider CN Logistics has launched charter flights between Ezhou (China) and Milan (Italy). The service is part of a strategic partnership with Wuhan Financial Holdings and Hubei...

22.01.2025

Transco founds new customs business

Transco established an independent customs services company on 1 January, expanding on its existing customs unit. Dubbed Transco Customs Solutions, the new company will comprise Transco’s previous activities in the field as well...

22.01.2025

Kalmar and MPDC deepen collaboration

Kalmar has signed an agreement with the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) to deliver five T2i terminal tractors, four heavy forklift trucks and one medium forklift truck. Deliveries are set for completion by Q3/2025. The...