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13.06.2024

Public subsidy for ammonia supply project

Japan Petroleum Exploration, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, IHI Corporation, Mitsui & Co., and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have received approval for their survey to establish an ammonia supply base in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, under the...

13.06.2024

CCA welcomes new members

The Cool Chain Association (CCA) has appointed Vijan Chetty, general manager, perishable products export control board (PPECB) as its new treasurer, and two new board members as it commits to new projects. Natalie Niers,...

12.06.2024

Another three years at FRA

The air cargo centre of the Swiss aviation services company Swissport at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) has successfully re-achieved the Iata Ceiv Pharma certification for yet another three years. The certification...

12.06.2024

Hanoi-Europe train launched

The new service, introduced by Yusen Logistics, is one of the few solutions that uses rail connections between Asean member countries and Europe. Shipments are transported from Hanoi, Vietnam to Chongqing, China by freight...

12.06.2024

From Knorr-Bremse to Nexxiot

Nexxiot’s board of directors has selected Maximilian Eichhorn as new CEO. Previously vice president digital products and services at Knorr-Bremse, Eichhorn brings experience in steering digital innovation and creating scalable...

12.06.2024

Three new directors for the board

The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has elected Denise Hill (centre), Ian Mallon (left) and Chris Packwood (right) to its board of directors. Denise Hill joined Bifa’s secretariat in April last year, as a...

12.06.2024

China sends more industry-trains to Europe

Last Saturday, 8 June 2024, China-Europe Express Railway dispatched the first, direct express freight train from Shanghai in China to Düsseldorf and Neuss in Western Germany. Over 100 cities in twelve Eurasian countries are now...

12.06.2024

Representing Belgium and the Netherlands

Rotra Air & Ocean has joined the Waco System network for both Belgium and the Netherlands. The company has amassed over 100 years’ expertise in both countries and runs offices in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Brussels....

12.06.2024

Small cargo owners benefit

DP World’s digital platform Sea Rates and Singapore-based CP World Group have seen significant growth in supporting small cargo owners, with bookings and shipment tracking up 39% since last year. The partnership has enhanced...

12.06.2024

Skypallet 2.0 to launch this summer

Beta-testing of Skypallet 2.0 is well underway and Wiremind is on track to launch the significantly improved version of its flagship product this summer. Leveraging years of feedback from multiple airlines, Skypallet 2.0 will...

12.06.2024

Tech investment puts network on road to growth

Pallet-Track will launch a series of major updates to its IT systems and tracking technology throughout 2024 with a multi-million-euro investment. The UK pallet network’s technology overhaul will roll out during its 20th...

12.06.2024

Panattoni picks Prajo in Poland

Panattoni has found a new tenant for its park in Warsaw as it leases space to Prajo, a local company that specialises in kitchen utensils. Prajo will use an 8,850 sqm space for its warehousing and retail activities from...

12.06.2024

Renault Trucks: an ASM for Western Switzerland

Renault Trucks (Switzerland) is strengthening its presence in French-speaking Switzerland. Paolo Sparascio, a new area sales manager (ASM), will take up his position on 1 July 2024 to oversee all sales operations in this region....

12.06.2024

Wärtsilä technology to reduce emissions

Wärtsilä will supply engines, a fuel gas supply system, and thrusters for two new ro-pax ferries that are being built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard for La Méridionale, a subsidiary of CMA CGM. These ferries, which are...

12.06.2024

Strasbourg as the 29th station

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced that its station in Strasbourg has been approved to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products. This brings the total number of...

12.06.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

The fear of kissing is called philemaphobia.

12.06.2024

Cleaning up London’s waste management

In the UK, London Energy has taken delivery a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 tractor unit. The new all-electric vehicle will be tasked with collecting unrecyclable waste from the business’ transfer station in Islington. A portion will...

12.06.2024

Didier Kayat now chairman and CEO

Daher’s board of directors has appointed Didier Kayat as the group’s chairman of the board, succeeding Patrick Daher – who has been the chairman since 2016 and is now retiring. Kayat retains his current position as the group’s...

12.06.2024

Superdry gets new UK partner

Superdry has contracted Bleckmann to take over its UK logistics operations. The companies have been cooperating in the European market since 2007 and are now expanding their partnership. Based out of ‘The Duke’ site in Burton...

12.06.2024

US ports to handle record container volumes

The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates' Global Port Tracker report both indicate that monthly inbound cargo volume at major US container ports is expected to reach its highest level in nearly two years this...