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08.05.2024

Ceremony marks new chapter for Iloilo port

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has officially transferred the management of the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC) to Visayas Container Terminal (VCT). The handover, which took place on 6 May, was marked by a...

07.05.2024

Sports car manufacturer relies on green drives

Porsche and its logistics partners are using six new electric HGVs (heavy good vehicle) - most of them from Scania - at its Zuffenhausen, Weissach and Leipzig sites in Germany. The vehicles transport production materials around...

07.05.2024

A train to link Swedish ports

The Swedish railway company Green Cargo is launching a new intermodal service within Sweden. The train connects Gothenburg with the port of Norrköping in Ostgotland and will run daily from Monday to Friday from May, transporting...

07.05.2024

DHL Supply Chain restructures management team

Contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain has announced strategic changes at global management level. Patrick Kelleher (below right), currently global chief development officer, will take over as CEO of DHL Supply Chain in...

07.05.2024

Arvato adds to UK portfolio

In a further expansion in the UK market, logistics provider Arvato is taking over warehousing and transport management for Avon, a cosmetics company. The deal builds on an already existing partnership: Arvato has been responsible...

07.05.2024

Six new tracks for Rhine Valley railway

The new tracks built for freight traffic at the busy border crossing between Weil am Rhein (Germany) and Basel (Switzerland) run parallel to the existing Rhine Valley railway. Two will be used as through tracks and four for...

07.05.2024

Partners in Vilnius for another three years

Vilnius (Lithuania)-based Baltic Ground Services (BGS), part of the Avia Solutions Group, has extended its service agreement with Turkish Cargo for three years. Vitalis Dūdys, head of commerce of the international provider of...

07.05.2024

Door-to-door shipment tracking

Hapag-Lloyd has introduced "Live Position," its inaugural dry container tracking product, marking the first use of internet of things (IoT) technology for real-time logistics tracking on a large scale. This tool...

07.05.2024

Nose door aircrafts will prevail

Network Airline Management (NAM) continues to strengthen and extend its long-term partnership with Air Atlanta Icelandic (AAI) by adding two further B747-400F production freighter aircraft to its fleet. The two new aircraft will...

07.05.2024

More capacity for parcel deliveries in Cardiff

Dexl has announced a new investment into its centre in Cardiff to meet growing demands for parcel services and build on its SME customer base. The company is part of the APC delivery network, an independent parcel delivery...

07.05.2024

Wherever the wind takes you

Anemoi Marine Technologies – a supplier of wind-assisted propulsion technology for commercial vessels – has appointed Claes Horndahl as its new commercial director. With a career spanning more than 20 years supporting gas...

07.05.2024

Three 10 t tanks delivered by road

Western Panama recently received a water treatment plant delivered by truck by Upcargo Logistics, a Panama-based specialist for special cargo projects. The transport comprised three 10.92 x 4.27 x 4.40 m large and 10,000 kg heavy...

07.05.2024

Bilbao confirmed as next host for Coastlink

The port of Bilbao is set to host the next Coastlink conference in 2025, following this year's event in Amsterdam. Coastlink serves as a platform for industry stakeholders to discuss the expanding role and significance of short...

07.05.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

Saltwater fish drink, but freshwater fish don't.

07.05.2024

ASL inks deal for autonomous flight system

Global aviation services provider ASL Aviation Holdings, and Reliable Robotics Corporation, a specialist for autonomous aircraft systems, have announced that ASL has placed a deposit-backed order for 30 units of the Reliable...

07.05.2024

Port Nola names CCO

The port of New Orleans (Port Nola) has named Amanda Coates as its chief commercial officer to lead the port’s business development strategies and real estate operations. Coates began her tenure with the port of New Orleans...

07.05.2024

Working on logistics for life sciences

Aramex is joining forces with Biocair, a life sciences logistics specialist, to tackle supply chain challenges in Ireland’s life sciences market. The partnership combines Aramex’s logistics capabilities with Biocair’s...

07.05.2024

CMA CGM revamps India Middle East Gulf routes

CMA CGM is enhancing its shipping services between the India Middle East Gulf region and various African destinations, including South Africa, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean. The company has introduced changes to its Midas,...

06.05.2024

A regular rail connection for Hirtshals

The freight terminal in Hirtshals, Denmark, is set to become the focal point for railfreight traffic in the upcoming years. On 2 May, the two rail carriers DB Cargo Scandinavia and Nordjyske Jernbaner and the Danish port of...

06.05.2024

Maiden voyage of new super B-class vessel

AAL Shipping recently introduced the 'AAL Limassol', the first in its new super B-class fleet, during a ceremony in Quanzhou, China. This vessel is designed to manage large and complex cargoes and features significant...