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09.12.2024

Major crane delivery for SCCT

The Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) has reached a key milestone in its expansion project with the arrival of the vessel “Zhenhua 35”, delivering four super post-Panamax quay cranes and six electric rubber-tyred gantry (eRTG)...

09.12.2024

Klaus Goersch to be executive VP and COO

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, has appointed Klaus Goersch as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Goersch will report to Michael Steen, CEO, Atlas Air...

09.12.2024

Two heavyweights for Dutch haulier

Bolk Transport is using the two new Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8x4 for heavy-duty transports. They replace the predecessor models which have been withdrawn after eight years of service in which they covered around 500,000 km....

09.12.2024

Cargolux goes live

Global carrier Cargolux has joined the Cargo One, Cargo Ai and Webcargo by Freightos marketplaces to enhance its digital quote and booking offering. The platforms will allow Cargolux to increase its “speed to market”...

09.12.2024

Advanced collaboration in Johannesburg

The city of Ekurhuleni and the Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation and coordination of the Aerotropolis development at OR Tambo International Airport...

09.12.2024

Three days of supply chain discourse

Austria’s Verein Netzwerk Logistik (VNL) recently hosted its second international supply chain community meeting 2024 at Schloss Schönbrunn, bringing together industry players for three days of discussion and exchange of views....

09.12.2024

New harbour cranes to serve Florida’s trade hub

Seaport Manatee has enhanced its cargo-handling capacity with the arrival of two Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbour cranes, bringing its fleet to seven. Delivered from Antwerp aboard the “M/V Plantijngracht”, these...

09.12.2024

Averitt: two promotions

Averitt has appointed Rich Egan as its new vice president of international solutions. Egan brings over 40 years of experience in the transport industry and has specialised in international logistics since 1990. He will replace...

06.12.2024

Swissterminal: more services, stable prices

The terminal and CT specialist aims to expand its hinterland links to the European seaports in 2025. The “Schweizerzug” train will continue to provide direct services to the K1700 and K1742 terminals in Antwerp three times a...

06.12.2024

Renfe Alquiler buys six e-locos

The Spanish rail rental company has signed a contract with Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler Rail for the purchase of six electric locomotives. The six-axle Euro 6000 multi-system electric locomotives can run on both Iberian broad...

06.12.2024

New MD for Chep Spain

Supply chain solutions provider Chep has named Javier Sánchez as the new managing director of its Spanish branch, effective 1 January 2025. He will lead the Chep’s strategy in the country, which focuses on digitalisation and...

06.12.2024

Xeneta: air cargo on a healthy rise

Global demand for air cargo transport shows no signs of letting up. Global air cargo volumes rose by double digits for the 13th consecutive month in November, according to the latest market analysis conducted by Xeneta....

06.12.2024

Chinese flat wagons for Cambodia's railways

The Cambodian carrier Royal Railway has received 60 new flat wagons from China. They are designed to handle a diverse range of cargo, including containers, heavy machinery, construction materials, and more. The wagons will...

06.12.2024

A centralised procurement platform

Waco System members will soon have access to enhanced digital logistics solutions due to a new collaboration between Waco and Cargo One, an airfreight procurement platform. Together, the companies have launched a platform for the...

06.12.2024

Decarbonising terminals with e-bikes: a caution

TT Club warns that the increasing deployment of e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorbikes as cleaner alternatives to diesel vehicles in ports and terminals poses notable risks. While these vehicles support decarbonisation...

06.12.2024

Pioneering AI powered safety enhancements

Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) with its existing CCTV infrastructure to enhance safety and security monitoring in its terminal buildings....

06.12.2024

Menzies bolsters leadership team in Africa

Menzies Aviation, a provider of ground handling and aviation services, has made a series of senior appointments in Central and East Africa. Nouamane Zahouani has been promoted to vice president operations for Central and East...

06.12.2024

Leasing in Lille

With a new 9,000 sqm site near Lille, Argan aims to boost its total capacity in the French city’s greater area, where it already operates fulfilment hubs for Carrefour (25,000 sqm) and Arcania (50,000 sqm). This third project is...

06.12.2024

OOCL's new flagship vessel

OOCL celebrated the naming of its first 16,828 teu container vessel, "OOCL Bauhinia", at Dacks shipyard, marking its first neo-Panamax vessel in a decade. Named after Hong Kong's city flower, the ship underscores OOCL's...

05.12.2024

Short line railroad RDR now in operation

The US railfreight operator Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) has launched its first railroad in western Canada. The Red Deer Railway (RDR) runs in the province of Alberta from Jackson to Homeglen and uses operating rights over...