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09.04.2021

More direct rail connections

Kombiverkehr has launched its new transport system to and from the MegaHub in Hannover Lehrte (Germany) with four national connections, thus completing the integration of its new fast transhipment facility into the operator's...

09.04.2021

Swissport banks on experience

Glenn Rutherford, Swissport EVP for Asia-Pacific, has decided to leave the company at the end of 2021 after 23 years of service. His successor Brad Moore (photo) brings extensive international experience as an airline...

09.04.2021

First North American airline on e-booking platform

Having raised over USD 60 million in two funding rounds in 2020 to support its expansion, with North America as a key focus, cargo.one has signed a letter of intent with Air Canada to offer its cargo capacity on the German air...

09.04.2021

300 wild animals safety relocated by rail

Etihad Rail has signed a deal to operate annually 500 trains for quarrying company Stevin Rock. Under the agreement, the UAE national railway will transport an estimated 3.5 million t of construction material from Stevin Rock’s...

09.04.2021

ESR invests in Osaka

APAC-focused logistics real estate platform ESR Cayman recently acquired a data centre in Osaka, Japan. The asset comprises an existing data centre and excess land, totalling a development potential of up to 78 MW IT load....

09.04.2021

First ships arrive from Suez

It is the same story in many ports in Europe. In the Port of Barcelona, the “MSC Ambra” container ship is the first vessel affected by the blockage of the Suez Canal to reach the BEST terminal. This vessel will be operating...

09.04.2021

USA invests in airports

The US department of transportation’s federal aviation administration (FAA) will award more than USD 627.7 million in infrastructure and safety projects through the FY/2021 airport improvement programme. The funding includes...

09.04.2021

Cyprus Shipping seeks strategy

Cyprus shipping is looking for a long-term strategic vision. To this end, the Cyprus shipping deputy ministry (SDM) has launched a consultation campaign to gather feedback on key maritime issues. This open consultation will...

09.04.2021

Cyberfreight gets swallowed

Sydney-based Cyberfreight is being taken over by Trade Window, effective 1 April 2021. Cyberfreight, a logistics software business which has been operating for over 20 years, has a portfolio of over 250 customers spanning New...

09.04.2021

New commercial manager in Cologne

Christian Möhrmann is taking over full responsibility for all the commercial activities of Cologne (Germany)-based HGK Shipping, which, with a staff of around 1,000, operates a fleet of roughly 300 own and chartered ships. In...

09.04.2021

"Curiosity of the Day"

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), one of the founding fathers of the USA, invented swimming flippers when he was eleven years old.

09.04.2021

Thirteenth record in a row

Canadian National Railways’ (CN) large investments of CAD 10 billion (EUR 6.67 billion) in track, safety enhancing technologies, locomotives and railcars since 2018 are now paying off. In March 2021, the carrier moved 2.95...

Auf dem Fluss bis Brasilien

Zwei Binnenschifffahrts-Gesellschaften und Häfen in drei Ländern spannen im lateinamerikanischen Export zusammen.

08.04.2021

ITJ Video News – 8 April 2021

In the ITJ Video News of 8 April 2021, editor-in-chief Chris Doepgen looks at a joint service launched by Maersk, MSC and Zim from China and Vietnam to the US East Coast; Argentinian exports of yerba mate managed by Dachser...

08.04.2021

Emirates Skycargo signs GHA with SAL

Saudi Arabian Logistics Company (SAL), which provides ground handling services for many airlines at Saudi Arabia’s local airports and logistic support with cargo chain solutions, has signed a cargo ground handling agreement with...

08.04.2021

8,000 t less

Carbon free and no empty journeys: With its new "Bayern-Shuttle", DB Cargo has partnered with Austrian logistics provider Cargo-Serv to ensure climate-friendly deliveries to Bavaria's automotive industry and its...

08.04.2021

Rom Top Aviation wins contract in Tel Aviv

Etihad Aviation Group began its scheduled twice-weekly Abu Dhabi-Tel Aviv service on 6 April 2021. Before the launch, Etihad Cargo, its cargo and logistics arm, had already selected Rom Top Aviation as its general sales...

08.04.2021

Çelebi Delhi Cargo picks CEO

Çelebi has appointed Kamesh Peri as new CEO for Çelebi Delhi Cargo, India, effective 15 March 2021. Bringing 30 years of senior leadership experience in the aviation industry in South Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa and North...

08.04.2021

Grimaldi expands Malta activities

Naples-based Grimaldi Group is banking on Malta, where it runs a number of activities, including MCAST, the Maritime Institute for the training of sea cadets. Now, because of Brexit, Atlantic Container Line (ACL), a Grimaldi...

08.04.2021

More pharmaceuticals from Ireland

Peli Bio Thermal, a shipper offering a wide range of temperature-controlled, thermally protected packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry, is taking the next step after appointing Seko Logistics as its...