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16.02.2023

TIC takeover in Singapore

Mr. Marine has acquired 100% of the shares in Singapore-based Atlas Marine Services. Singapore is considered to be a key global hub for testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services for the shipping industry. Mr....

15.02.2023

From Italy to the world

A new alliance between Nova Systems and the Levia Group. ‘BeOne’, Nova Systems’ tried-and-tested ERP management software, is the main player in a partnership between the logistics IT provider from Verona and the Levia Group. The...

15.02.2023

Intermodal at its best

In China, Cathay Pacific Cargo and the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal have become the first carrier and first cargo terminal operator to have gained acceptance for their cargo in Dongguan and permission to transport it by ship to...

15.02.2023

North-East Corridor reopens for rail traffic

Transnet Freight (TFR) in South Africa has resumed limited service, following a massive disruption caused by floods last week. Operations have commenced across the corridor branch line network, with TFR Teams now working on...

15.02.2023

Codognotto and Vectorys in tandem

Aiming to expand its service portfolio in North Africa-Europe, the Italy-headquartered forwarding and logistics group Codognotto has inked an agreement with the Vectorys Group, a Tunesia-based multinational company specialising...

15.02.2023

Aeroflot: massive increase of China service

Aeroflot is increasing the frequency of its flights to Guangzhou to three times per week from 15 February 2023. Regular flights to South China's biggest trade and industrial city will be operated on Boeing 777 widebody aircraft...

15.02.2023

Joining forces to improve urban logistics

CMA CGM and La Poste have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in parcel delivery, transport and storage services. The aim of the cooperation is to establish a closer business relationship between La Poste’s...

15.02.2023

Asendia strengthens presence in North Asia

E-commerce logistic provider Asendia has appointed Joshua Mclarin as CEO of Asendia Hong Kong/North Asia. Mclaren has over 21 years of logistics experience, with 16 years in cross-border logistics for e-commerce marketplaces and...

15.02.2023

OOCL: records - of the past

For the full year 2022, the Hong-Kong-based OOIL Group saw its revenues climb by 19.1% in comparison to 2021, while volumes decreased by 6%. Loadable capacity also declined by 4.3%. The overall load factor was almost even...

15.02.2023

Röhlig banking on digitisation and expansion

In 2022, Bremen-based logistics company Röhlig Logistics achieved the "most successful year in our company's history", as managing partner Philip W. Herwig explained. The family-owned business does not publish revenues,...

15.02.2023

Etihad Cargo: more flights to Europe

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will offer increased capacity to the European market via two new gateways and the introduction of two new routes from its Abu Dhabi hub to Copenhagen in Denmark and...

15.02.2023

Portfolio of railfreight wagons sold

DIF Capital Partners has signed an agreement with Wascosa to divest its portfolio of 564 railfreight wagons (Rota Rail II). The transaction is scheduled to be closed in tranches in H1/2023. DIF acquired and increased the...

15.02.2023

GXO picks Rui Marques as new MD for France

Pure-play contract logistics provider GXO Logistics has named Rui Marques as its new managing Director in France. He will be based at GXO's Neuilly office. In his previous role as GXO’s managing director for Spain and...

15.02.2023

Low waters, but many containers

In 2022, container throughput at the Swiss Rhine Ports (SRH) in Basel showed a result comparable to the previous year, while the total volume of 4.6 million t was almost 15% below the level of 2021 (5.4 million t). The...

15.02.2023

WDS established on the West Coast

The WFS-affiliate World Distribution Services (WDS) celebrated the launch of its new warehouse in Tacoma, Washington with a "grand opening ceremony". The 28,000 sqm warehouse is WDS’s first west coast facility. It...

15.02.2023

Berth navigation digitally enhanced

A ship mooring measurement system (Sams) is being installed at the Stromkaje in the overseas port in Bremerhaven. It is designed to provide digital support for mooring manoeuvres at the Stromkaje. The project is funded by the...

15.02.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

Every human tongue has its own unique appearance and is unlike any other tongue in the world.

15.02.2023

Deutsche Aircraft bolsters legal department

Deutsche Aircraft has appointed Alexander Jung as general counsel to oversee all the company’s legal and compliance issues. Jung joins Deutsche Aircraft from Airbus, where he served in various leadership positions for more...

15.02.2023

Qatar Airways Cargo's flower power

Valentine’s Day has become a key date in Qatar Airways Cargo’s business calendar. This year, the Middle Eastern carrier has transported over 4,000 t of flowers over a two-week period. Exported from two main areas, Colombia...

15.02.2023

Happy beginning, happy return

Illinois-headquartered Seko Logistics has formed a partnership with Happy Returns, a Paypal company. Using a US-network of return bars, Happy Returns offers shoppers a solution for sending back online purchases. At more than...