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15.10.2020

European general cargo network remains true to chauffeur

At the AGM of the European Groupement Astre, which comprises 160 SMEs, Denis Baudouin, head of the companies Baudouin et Fils, Viafroid and Transplus, was elected for a sixth term of office. He thanked the participants for their...

15.10.2020

More investments in Guayaquil Port Contecon

In Ecuador, Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), the International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) subsidiary in Ecuador, has signed an investment contract with the Ecuadorian state to further strengthen and develop the Port of...

15.10.2020

Fresh risk assessment for South Africa

British international freight transport insurer TT Club and BSI, a business improvement company, have jointly published a report entitled ‘Freight Crime in South African Supply Chains’. South Africa ranks among the top countries...

15.10.2020

100 years of US international air mail service

Exactly 100 years ago, on 15 October 1920, the first companies started operations under a Foreign Airmail Contract (FAM I) of the American Postal Administration, creating the USA's first international airmail system which was in...

15.10.2020

New train to boost China – Vietnam trade

Zhejiang Province in China has launched a railfreight service between Yiwu in East China and Hanoi in Vietnam. The first train carrying 70 standard containers loaded with spare parts for electronic products, colour-coated steel...

15.10.2020

Obert to drive change in Rhenus management board

After nearly 20 years as member of the management board of the German logistics service provider Rhenus, Michael Brockhaus has decided to quit his board activities on 31 March 2021. He started as CFO in 2002 and managed the...

15.10.2020

Award for HQ building in Tilburg

The building is also known as "The Tube". We are speaking of the Dutch headquarters of Rhenus Contract Logistics in Tilburg, which has won the national steel award in the category ‘industrial construction’. Created in...

15.10.2020

Duisport's Q3/2020 comes out strongly

Container traffic of Europe's largest inland port in Duisburg (duisport) was slightly higher than last year. "This is by no means a foregone conclusion in view of the current situation," emphasised duisport's CEO Erich...

15.10.2020

Britannia Bureau settles in London Gateway

The Britannia Bureau, a consultancy for supply chain logistics and customs processes improvement, has moved into premises at DP World London Gateway Logistics Centre. This facility opens after a period of rapid expansion for...

15.10.2020

Partners to fly parcels from Asia to South America

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group Holding, is launching a charter programme with Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings to enhance the logistics network of the e-commerce giant between China and South...

15.10.2020

"Curiosity of the Day"

Only one of a hundred people talks in his or her sleep.

15.10.2020

Togo on the way to a modern transport hub

With the support of the World Bank, the International Road Union (IRU) has delivered the third phase of a five-part road transport reform project in Togo. This stage focused on providing new laws to regulate the road...

15.10.2020

Honours for South Carolina Ports Authority board chair

US president Donald Trump has appointed Bill H. Stern, the chairman of the South Carolina's Ports Authority Board, to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, the governing board of trustees for the United...

15.10.2020

Antwerp's container flows on track

After the first nine months of 2020, total cargo throughput in the Port of Antwerp decreased by 4.4% compared to 2019. Container handling maintained the status quo (-0.2% in teu) and has been picking up since July. In...

14.10.2020

Dnata upgrades in Singapore and Australia

Dnata, which operates a 1,400 sqm pharma and perishable handling centre at Singapore Changi airport, has become the first local cargo handler to operate cool dollies. The company’s new devices are designed to serve the...

14.10.2020

Hybrid locomotives for more efficient transport

Germany’s VTG Rail Logistics and the European Loc Pool (ELP) have signed their first long-term full-service leasing contract for up to four EuroDual locomotives. The hybrid locomotives will be operated by VTG subsidiary Retrack...

14.10.2020

New CargoLine representative in Benelux

In 2019 Kuehne + Nagel took over Rotra’s overland transport network and logistics activities, which prompted CargoLine to re-order its situation in the Benelux region. H. Essers has represented the general cargo cooperation...

14.10.2020

New WEC route to Bilbao

The shortsea operator WEC Lines UK is set to offer a new direct container service between the Dutch port of Moerdijk and Bilbao (Spain) from 24 October, in conjunction with A2B and with further destinations in the UK, Norway,...

14.10.2020

Anne-Marie Jean president of Port Autonome de Strasbourg

The members of the executive board have elected Anne-Marie Jean as the new president of the Port Autonome of Strasbourg, as the successor to Catherine Trautmann.In June, Jean became a Strasbourg municipal councillor and the...

14.10.2020

CO2-free city deliveries in eleven countries

DB Schenker and Fuso (Daimler Trucks) are further expanding a partnership in the e-mobility field. In the coming months, DB Schenker will bring 36 additional Fuso eCanter vehicles into operation, expanding its eCanter fleet to 41...