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29.03.2021

Chinese vaccines to the Caribbean

A new batch of vaccines developed by Chinese pharmaceutical companies Sinopharm and Sinovac was delivered from Beijing to the Dominican Republic by China Eastern Airlines on 18 March, according to the Shanghai-based airline....

29.03.2021

"Curiosity of the Day"

Some fish can be taught to spit at particular human faces.

29.03.2021

De-registering the bad boys

The St Kitts & Nevis international ship register (Skan) has underlined its adherence to compliance. A current incident made the register repeat its warning that vessels flying its flag that engage in illegal activities face...

Wie in der Luftfahrt?

Eine französische Initiative will wieder Nachtzüge auf Europas Schienen sehen. Eine von behördlichen Stellen sowie von SNCF Réseau und der katalanischen Bahn (FGC) finanzierte Studie untersucht, ob gemischte Passagier-/Güterzüge...

26.03.2021

Coal transport now in open top containers

Russia-based Trans Container is developing its network for the transport of coal in open top containers and is launching a regular train service from Batareinaya station (Irkutsk Region) to Manzhouli station (Inner Mongolia...

26.03.2021

FMCG warehouse in Kenya re-certified

Bolloré Transport & Logistics reports that the BRC global standard certification for storage and distribution for its dedicated FMCG warehouse in Nairobi (Kenya) has been renewed. The certification covers storage of...

26.03.2021

More short sea capacity in Gothenburg

The Port of Gothenburg authority plans to launch a new short-sea terminal service dedicated to intra-European container transport. The terminal will be located at the Skandiahamnen western quay, which was recently renovated and...

26.03.2021

Simply epic

Iata has launched its enhanced partner identification and connectivity (Epic) platform to support the digitisation of the global air cargo supply chain. It aims to simplify the complex process of making digital connections across...

26.03.2021

Board executive officer for Long Beach

Long Beach’s board of commissioners has promoted Shana Espinoza as executive officer of the board to assist the five-member panel in key policy research, recommendations and decisions in governing the port of Long Beach, among...

26.03.2021

An e-truck for each market segment

The Paris climate agreement aims to limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels. A gradual transfer to electric power is intended to create a CO2-neutral vehicle fleet within 30 years....

26.03.2021

Sustainable air freight a subject for 3PL

Illinois (USA)-based Seko Logistics has joined the sustainable air freight alliance (Safa) to accelerate its global decarbonisation programme. Safa is a buyer-supplier collaboration between shippers, freight forwarders and...

26.03.2021

Vallair's last B737-400 freighter to Malaysia

Vallair, a Franco-Luxembourgish aviation company that provides integrated support for mature aircraft, engines and major components, has placed its final B737-400 freighter with Malaysian start-up operator M Jets, a subsidiary of...

26.03.2021

UECC pumps new blood into old veins

The test run took a year. The Norwegian ro-ro company United European Car Carriers (UECC) replaced conventional fuel with biofuel onboard the 20-year-old ro-ro vessel “Autosky”. This is the proof that besides newbuilds aging...

26.03.2021

Digital planning for berths in St. Petersburg

Russian Global Ports Group has launched a new digital planning system for berths at First Container Terminal (FCT) and Petrolesport (PLP) in the Greater Ports of St. Petersburg. Based on the Portchain online platform, customers...

26.03.2021

Austrian carrier expands network

From 14 April 2022, Rail Cargo Group (RCG) will offer an intermodal non-stop connection between Vienna (Austria) and Lodz (Poland). The new TransFer service will run two round trips per week. The train provides a direct link to...

26.03.2021

Egypt: new regional anchor

Present in the Middle East South Asia region (Mesa) since 1999, the Germany-headquartered logistics service provider Hellmann launched new operations in Egypt recently, and in Oman back in summer 2020. The company focuses on the...

26.03.2021

UPS picks president for European market

UPS has named Daniel Carrera as the new president of UPS Europe, a role in which he will manage the company’s operations and UPS employees in 56 countries and territories. UPS’ European market continues to grow in response to the...

26.03.2021

From Florida even further south

On 3 June 2021, two months after the implementation of the new seasonal flight schedule this week-end, Eastern Airlines will continue its Latin American expansion, when it begins twice-weekly Montevideo - Miami service, adding...

26.03.2021

Fresh hands at the helm

Jesper Bille Bennike will join Sixfold, a provider of visibility services, as its new executive director, effective 1 April 2021. Bennike comes with expertise in supply chain technology and real-time visibility, having spent...

26.03.2021

Laurels for logistics building of the year

Belgian provider Eutraco, founded in 1967, has won the logistics building of the year award 2021 which is bestowed by Transport Media as part of its annual transport & logistics awards. The new distribution centre in...