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02.10.2024

Automation dispute triggers strikes in US ports

An ILA port strike in the USA, involving 45,000 dockworkers, began at midnight on 1 October, closing around 36 ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. This industrial action significantly affects nearly half of the country’s import...

02.10.2024

More investment on the Gotthard axis

Switzerland’s government has released around CHF 80 million to implement railway projects, which will enable SBB to further enhance services on the Gotthard axis with construction projects, among other things. Specifically,...

02.10.2024

MacGregor lands deal for twelve Cido PCTCs

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order from Cido Shipping to supply cargo access solutions for twelve pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs), with an option for eight additional vessels. The ships will be built...

02.10.2024

Colin Eeles to head business development

Kerry Logistics UK has appointed Colin Eeles as its new business development director, to further expand its UK customer base in its verticals. Eeles brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role having successfully...

02.10.2024

Introducing the ‘One Record’ standard

Jettainer, a global specialist for ULD management services, has signed the Iata ‘digitalisation leadership charter’ and is now an official member of the digitalisation leadership forum. The signing took place during the Iata...

02.10.2024

“Curiosity of the Day”

China and Russia are the countries that border on most other countries, namely 14 each. China’s land border of 22,117 km is the longest for one country, with Russia’s 20,241 km the second-longest.

02.10.2024

Next up for NX: healthcare logistics

Nippon Express Holdings is taking over the Simon Hegele Group as its newest acquisition in the healthcare and pharma logistics sector. Based on a network of 50 hubs worldwide, Simon Hegele offers healthcare, industrial and pharma...

01.10.2024

DP World doubles rail services

The newly introduced mid-week train will be operated by Freightliner from today, 1 October 2024. It augments the existing weekend service, providing customers with increased access to extensive storage and handling, freight...

01.10.2024

Introducing the first ATR-500 in Kenya

Kenyan operator Renegade Air, turboprop lessor Abelo and the regional aircraft manufacturer ATR celebrated the introduction of the first ever ATR-500 aircraft in Kenya, during a ceremony held at Wilson airport. This milestone...

01.10.2024

Zambia Lobito rail project goes ahead

Once completed, a new rail corridor in southern Africa will provide an alternative route to international export markets and will offer the shortest route for export and imports, linking key mining regions, agricultural clusters...

01.10.2024

Autonomous 120 t road train for mining operations

The manufacturer Scania and the Australian metal mining company Fortescue have joined forces to develop and validate a fully integrated autonomous road train solution support the transformation of the global mining industry and...

01.10.2024

Leaping into Latam

In its newest venture into the Latin American market Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is expanding into Argentina, Colombia and Brazil. It’ll also be enhancing its capacities in Mexico, Chile and Peru and is planning further...

01.10.2024

Magnus Klaar joins Railpool

Seasoned manager Magnus Klaar will join Railpool as regional director Scandinavia, effective 24 September 2024, to lead the company’s ongoing expansion efforts in the region. Klaar draws from more than 25 years of experience from...

01.10.2024

AI tools to enhance global trade

Maqta Gateway, part of AD Ports Group’s digital cluster, has entered a strategic partnership with Presight AI Technologies to jointly develop AI-powered solutions aimed at enhancing trade and logistics operations. The...

01.10.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

Thales of Miletus, who lived in the 6th century BC, was once asked why he had not brought any children into the world. His answer: "For their sake."

01.10.2024

A historic arrival at Puerto Aguadulce

Puerto Aguadulce recently made history by handling the "APL Fullerton", the largest capacity vessel ever to dock on the Colombian coast. The ship, operated by CMA CGM, has a capacity of 19,856 teu. This achievement...

01.10.2024

Unprecedented second double win for Combilift

Combilift has gained further global recognition, securing awards in two categories at the recent UK ‘Materials Handling Association’ awards in Birmingham on Saturday, 14 September. Up against some of the biggest names in material...

01.10.2024

A new WMS for Spain and Portugal

Luis Simões has chosen a warehouse management software developed by Reflex, a business unit of Hardis Group, to manage its Spanish and Portuguese and optimise its logistics operations. With 58 sites and cross-docking centres...

30.09.2024

US-short line railroad founded

Omnitrax and the Ohio river Ports of Indiana have created a new switching railroad. The Mount Vernon Railroad will be operated by Omnitrax and manage rail operations at the Southwest Indiana port, supplying switching, sorting and...

30.09.2024

Swiss names new head of Swiss WorldCargo

Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) has appointed Alain Chisari as the new head of its Swiss WorldCargo airfreight division. He will take up his new duties on 1 October 2024. Chisari has held various Swiss and Lufthansa Group...