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28.05.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

In the Soviet Union, a bald head of state was always followed by one with a thick head of hair: Lenin-Stalin, Khrushchev-Brezhnev, Andropov-Chernenko, Gorbachev-Yeltsin.

28.05.2024

Improving connectivity in the Caribbean

Global end-to-end supply chain solutions provider DP World has announced the arrival of its first freighter aircraft at the new air cargo logistics hub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This milestone marks the official...

28.05.2024

New Dehli: a first for Fercam

The South Tyrol-based logistics provider Fercam has expanded into the Indian market and opened a new office, dubbed Fercam India, in the country’s capital New Delhi. The Indian Subcontinent has been experiencing rapid...

28.05.2024

Damen unveils fuel-flexible tug

Damen Shipyards is preparing for future maritime challenges with the development of the ASD Tug 2812 FF, a fuel-flexible tug designed to operate on various dual-fuel arrangements. Anticipating the need for zero emissions by 2050,...

27.05.2024

Western Canada – eastern Australia

Ambercor transports two mobile drilling rigs. The size of the consignment wasn’t the only challenge facing a heavy transport operation recently carried out by the Canadian specialist Ambercor Shipping. An insect measuring only...

27.05.2024

Laurels for outstanding supply chain achievements

Since 2015 the Swiss Logistics Foundation has nominated eminent industry executives for the ‘Swiss Supply Chain Hall of Fame’ for their outstanding achievements in Switzerland’s supply, supply chain, logistics and transport...

27.05.2024

An intermodal JV in the Balkans

The Rail Cargo Group (RCG), an Austrian railway logistician, and the Serbian forwarder Transfera have signed an agreement to found a joint venture. Based in Belgrade (Serbia), it will initially focus on the development of...

27.05.2024

Emanuele Grimaldi receives ESG Shipping Award

Emanuele Grimaldi, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and managing director of Grimaldi Group, was awarded the honorary recognition award at the ESG Shipping Awards in recognition of his significant...

27.05.2024

Cooperation on the Nis–Wels route

The Serbian terminal operator and combined transport provider MBox is partnering with the German company Kombiverkehr to offer train services with three weekly departures in both directions. Kombiverkehr runs direct trains...

27.05.2024

Rhenus reflects on Swiss operations

Rhenus looks back with satisfaction on its 2023 business year in the Swiss market, with Rhenus Alpina introducing numerous innovations in sustainability and automation last year. The logistics service provider opened...

27.05.2024

Thordon Bearings to retrofit Panama tugs

Thordon Bearings has secured a contract to retrofit the tailshaft bearings of 32 tugs, pilot vessels, and workboats in Panama with water-lubricated polymer bearings. This follows the successful conversion of twelve twin-screw...

27.05.2024

Iata Ceiv Pharma accreditation for Nairobi

Menzies Aviation-Siginon Aviation, a strategic partnership that provides cargo handling services in Kenya, has been awarded the Iata Ceiv Pharma accreditation for its recently expanded facility in Nairobi, Kenya. This marks the...

27.05.2024

Moving towards more sustainable mobility

The Domdidier (Switzerland)-based transport and logistics company Von Bergen is celebrating its 130th anniversary and taking a significant step in its energy transition strategy. As part of an ongoing drive towards greater...

27.05.2024

A partner on the other side of the pond

UK-based Walker Logistics has joined forces with NRI Distribution, a North American supply chain solutions provider, to enhance shipping services between Europe and the USA and Canada. Walker can now access NRI’s North American...

27.05.2024

Midlands’ new hub to handle 16 trains daily

Maritime Transport will develop a GPB 175 million (EUR 205 million) and 160 sqm strategic railfreight interchange (SRFI) at Hinckley national railfreight interchange in Leicestershire (UK). The new terminal, which will sit...

27.05.2024

AD Ports Group eyes Chittagong terminal

AD Ports Group has signed an MOU with the Chittagong Port Authority to explore the development and operation of a multi-purpose terminal at Chittagong Port, Bangladesh. The collaboration aims to leverage AD Ports Group's...

27.05.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

To mark its territory, a panda bear does a handstand and urinates as high as it can on a tree.

27.05.2024

Saudia Cargo moves into Jeddah's "MRO village"

Teddy Zebitz (left), CEO of Saudia Cargo, and Capt. Majed Sabbagh, VP of Transformation of Saudia Technic, on behalf of Fahd H. Cynndy, CEO of Saudia Technic, have signed a five-year agreement which will establish Saudia...

27.05.2024

Under two hours for a 90 t load

Glasgow Prestwick airport has invested GBP 2.17 million in new cargo equipment, cold storage solutions, and an X-ray machine, as part of the ongoing development of its freight services. The UK hub, which has no flight...

27.05.2024

Onboard in Oman

Project Cargo Network (PCN) has welcomed Oman-based Allied Logistics as its newest member, which now joins an organisation of 350+ companies in 120 countries. Allied Logistics specialises in project cargo and has around ten...