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04.02.2022

New Australian location for Geodis

Geodis is planning to open a new warehouse facility in Australia. The 4,500 sqm warehouse, which is due to be operational by H2/2022, will feature 4,000 pallet locations, 1,500 sqm of bulk space, and a cool room for perishable...

04.02.2022

CMX calls at Manzanillo

Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA), which operates the second specialised container terminal (TEC-II) at the Port of Manzanillo in Mexico, recently welcomed the first vessel of BAL Container Line’s China – Mexico (CMX) service. The...

04.02.2022

Future works at Port of Halifax

As part of its plans to reduce the number of truck loads and related greenhouse gas emissions associated with hauling slate to the Fairview Cove sequestration facility, the Halifax Port Authority (HPA), is preparing to begin...

04.02.2022

ABC’s digital bookings soar by 200%

Air Bridge Cargo Airlines (ABC), a major air cargo carrier and part of Volga-Dnepr Group, posted a 274% increase in digital bookings in 2021 as opposed to 2020 levels. The carrier was one of the first air cargo market players...

04.02.2022

Reimer Logistics: new tandem takes charge

Marc Soupart has been promoted to the new dual leadership team of Bremen-based Reimer logistics alongside managing director Heike Nickel. The business graduate, who studied economics at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main...

04.02.2022

"Curiosity of the Day"

Smoking has not been allowed in Disney movies released for children under 13 for several years - unless it's a historical figure who smoked a lot.

04.02.2022

Money from Logista

At their recent general meeting, the shareholders of Madrid-based Logista, a specialist for proximity distribution services in southern Europe, approved the distribution of a dividend of EUR 164 million, up 5.1% compared to the...

04.02.2022

UAV Latam banks on drones

German drone delivery pioneer Wingcopter is partnering with UAV Latam, a Latin American holding with over ten years of experience in the unmanned aerial vehicle space (UAV) and offices in seven countries. Through this...

03.02.2022

New solutions – inland barges

Supply chain congestion accelerating diversification.

03.02.2022

Latin American location for Leschaco

In February 2022, the Transantartic S.A.C. (TPL), a freight forwarding company based in Lima, Peru, was taken over by the German logistics group Leschaco (Lexzau, Scharbau). The Peruvian player had been a part of the Leschaco...

03.02.2022

Hungary: first e-trucks now in service

Waberer’s has added Hungary's first series-produced electric trucks to its fleet. The two purely electric Renault trucks will be deployed for commercial freight services and distribution tasks within the cities. The haulier...

03.02.2022

Dachser expands its team in Sweden

Dachser Sweden has appointed three new executives: Björn Josefsson (left) joins the company as branch manager in Gothenburg. He has more than 20 years of experience in the logistics and transport industry and was most recently...

03.02.2022

Short line rail network adds 210 km

US short line railroads operator R. J. Corman has purchased two railroad branches from Norfolk Southern, creating a new company to be called Knoxville and Cumberland Gap Railroad (KXCG). KXCG will have interchange cars in Norfolk...

03.02.2022

Physical and digital expansions in Frankfurt

Lufthansa Cargo is expecting the first of two converted A321F (28 t payload) in Frankfurt. Last weekend, the aircraft was flown from Singapore to Munich, where the technical transfer to Lufthansa Cityline will take place. Air...

03.02.2022

A bright future for the logistics market

Dublin-based intelligence provider research and markets has published its latest "Global Logistics Market Report and Forecast 2022-2027’". According to its findings, the global logistics market reached a business...

03.02.2022

ONE's volumes on the rise

The Japanese carrier Ocean Network Express, which is headquartered in Singapore, forecasts strong results for 2021. In Q3/2021, ONE's profit increased to USD 4.9 billion compared to the same period last year (+USD 3.945 million)...

03.02.2022

Changes at Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, (MOL; president & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) is planning several promotions in its management team. The changes are subject to approval at the annual shareholders’ meeting which will be held on 21 June 2022....

03.02.2022

Bengaluru 2021: highest-ever cargo tonnage

Kempegowda Intl Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) handled an all-time high tonnage of 406,688 t of cargo in 2021, recording a significant growth of 28.6% versus 316,305 t in 2020. International cargo recorded an increase of...

03.02.2022

Gazprom trials LNG-powered locomotive

Sinara Transport Machines Holding (STM) has received the Russian certificate of conformity for the TEMG1 shunting locomotive with two power plants running on liquefied natural gas (LNG). The new locomotive has successfully...

03.02.2022

Fiege extends its Dutch location

Fiege started building a new warehouse in Zaandam, North of Amsterdam (the Netherlands), in October last year. The 43,000 sqm logistics hub is scheduled to be completed by August 2022. Both the general contractor, Goldbeck...