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06.09.2024

Hungary introduces e-CMS

The digital protocol to the United Nations CMR convention for international road goods transport, entered into force in Hungary last week, setting a legal foundation for fully paperless road freight. Hungary is the 38th...

06.09.2024

An LNG ferry for the Oarai-Tomakomai route

MOL has held a naming and launching ceremony for the LNG-fuelled ferry “Sunflower Pirka”, which will serve the Oarai-Tomakomai route from April 2025. The ferry is part of MOL's efforts to adopt LNG as a low-carbon fuel as part of...

06.09.2024

New dashboard for Fraport

A new ‘cargo dashboard’ service will display incoming cargo volumes and processes at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in real time – representing yet another milestone in optimising cargo processes through digitisation. The aim of the...

06.09.2024

A fresh pair of hands for Asia Pacific operations

The international express service provider DHL Express has appointed Peter Bardens as the senior vice president for its operations & aviation network in Asia Pacific, effective 1 September 2024. He will also join the DHL...

06.09.2024

SGL builds up in Brazil

Scan Global Logistics has acquired Blu Logistics Brasil to further strengthen its presence in South America’s largest country. The takeover gives SGL access to the network of the ocean freight importer, including headquarters in...

06.09.2024

China promises financial injection for Tazara

China, Tanzania and Zambia have signed an initial agreement to rehabilitate a decades-old railway. The modernisation of the 1,860 km long line of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (Tazara) will improve rail-sea transport in...

06.09.2024

Containerisation upgraded at Stockholm Norvik

Stockholm's Norvik port has acquired a new automated container loader, thus boosting its capacity to meet the needs of the Swedish export industry, particularly in the forestry and steel sectors. The loader, which arrived...

06.09.2024

At the end of a hot summer for air cargo

Global average air cargo spot rates of 2.68 USD/kg in August were boosted by the continuing imbalance between supply and demand. According to Xeneta’s latest weekly analysis, last month's global cargo supply increased at its...

05.09.2024

36, 50, 110 – going, going, gone...

Water levels in the Panama Canal. 15 August marked the 110th anniversary of the first official passage of a ship, the USA’s SS Ancon, through the Panama Canal, thus inaugurating the key global channel. This year maritime trade,...

05.09.2024

600 km with next-generation e-truck

As the electrification of heavy trucks continues, transports over longer distances are now becoming possible. Next year, Volvo Trucks will launch its next-generation heavy-duty electric truck which will be able to drive up to 600...

05.09.2024

Bruce Cutillo hands over the baton

WCA Projects, a project forwarding logistics network, has selected Erwin van der Genugten (right) as its new general manager from January 2025, following the retirement of Bruce Cutillo (left), at the end of this year. Van...

05.09.2024

New software solutions for Apac carriers

Champ Cargosystems, a global provider of integrated IT solutions and distribution services for the air cargo transport chain, has wecomed new Traxon Global Customs (TGC) and Traxon Global Security (TGS) customers from the...

05.09.2024

Fast-track land transport launched in the UAE

Introduced by Notum Logistics, an affiliate of AD Ports, the new shuttle connects Khalifa Port with Fujairah Terminals in the UAE. It operates weekly departures capable of carrying of up to 156 teu or 78 feu per direction via a...

05.09.2024

Three more years in medical logistics

Davies Turner has extended its contract with Owen Mumford, a medical devices manufacturer, to provide logistics solutions in the UK and Europe for three more years. Based out of its hub in Bristol, Davies Turner will continue to...

05.09.2024

Gruber Logistics targets Turkey

Rifat Cicek was appointed as the new branch director of Gruber Logistics in Turkey at the beginning of H2/2024. With his expertise, his task will be to spearhead the logistics service provider's corporate strategy in the region....

05.09.2024

Port of Gothenburg welcomes methanol-powered ship

“Antonia Maersk”, the world's largest methanol-powered containership, is now in regular service between the port of Gothenburg and Asia. With a capacity of 16,592 teu, the vessel represents a significant step in the green...

05.09.2024

Pioneering fuel-saving innovation

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest airline and renowned for its “Flying Honu” turtle-themed Airbus A380s, has welcomed another marine-life-inspired aircraft to its fleet: its first Boeing 777 equipped with Aeroshark. This...

05.09.2024

Transnet upgrades railfreight infrastructure

The project will enhance the efficiency and capacity of South Africa’s freight rail systems, the carrier said. It includes rail network infrastructure renewal, locomotive overhauls, and wagon fleet renewal. The programme aims to...

05.09.2024

KN's Caribbean collaborations

Kuehne + Nagel (KN) is looking to expand its presence in the Caribbean by appointing three new representative agents in the region. Working with Gulf and Maritime Services in Trinidad and Tobago, which has a large oil and gas...

05.09.2024

Move by BV: simplifying vessel compliance process

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore launched its new smart hub, "Move by Bureau Veritas," at the SMM maritime conference in Hamburg. Move aims to streamline vessel and fleet compliance and performance for...