04.05.2021

Increasing cold chain capabilities in USA

American Airlines Cargo has expanded its solution for transporting temperature-controlled shipments to its entire mainline fleet. This expansion follows a number of tests and trials conducted in partnership with two experienced...
04.05.2021

22 newbuilds for CMA CGM

Just like a number of other carriers, Marseilles-headquartered CMA CGM Group is ordering container vessels of three different sizes. Evergreen recently placed an order for 20 units, now the French group has contracted the...
04.05.2021

"Curiosity of the Day"

If you were to string together all the blood vessels of a human being, they would be about 100,000 km long and would reach more than twice around the equator.

04.05.2021

Powerful forestry worker

Swiss freight forwarder Christen Holztransporte from Ennetmoos has invested in its fleet and purchase a new vehicle from Man. The TGS 26.510 6×2-4LL CH is a robust truck which can carry heavy loads on difficult routes,...
04.05.2021

To sunny times in Austria and Germany

Gebrüder Weiss (GW) is banking on solar power. The logistics group has built four new photovoltaic systems in southern Germany and Vorarlberg (Austria) to meet its electricity needs. The systems have been installed at the...
03.05.2021

Takeover to improve rail services

With the acquisition of Dutch rail operator Independent Rail Partner (IRP), Belgium headquartered rail freight carrier Lineas is bolstering its position in the Port of Rotterdam and the Netherlands. IRP is an expert in first...
03.05.2021

A first for Gameco

Last week, a delivery ceremony was held at Guangzhou-based Gameco to celebrate the first 737-800 Boeing converted freighter (BCF) completed for Bocomm Leasing and China Postal Airlines. It also marked the first time that the...
03.05.2021

Freight trains even quieter by 2025

Less rail noise in Germany: by 2025 all DB Cargo‘s 850 electric locomotives will use quieter disc brakes – 90% of these engines have already been equipped accordingly. An obligatory ramp-up now applies to the remaining 10%. ...
03.05.2021

New York money for Texan freight forwarder

ATL Partners, an equity firm based in New York City, recently launched a funding round of about USD 300 million to invest in Austin (TX)-headquartered Arrive Logistics. The relatively young logistics firm, which was founded...
03.05.2021

On infrastructure in Wilhelmshaven

In the port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, state-owned port company Niedersachsen Ports is planning to spend EUR 8.9 million on refurbishing port infrastructure, significantly more than the EUR 3.9 million earmarked for the...
03.05.2021

Qatar Airways Cargo deploys emergency convoy

Today, 3 May 2021, 300 t of aid from around the world are consolidated and transported in a three-flight cargo aircraft convoy from Doha directly to destinations in India where it is most needed. As part of the...
03.05.2021

Kate Kim to rule P&I Britannia in Korea

Britannia P&I has appointed Kate Kim as B Korea’s general manager, where her key focus will be to build and further strengthen member relationships. She will be joining a few months after B Korea was formally launched as...
03.05.2021

ZIM pays back early

Haifa-based carrier ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is paying dues back earlier than planned, on account of its good results in 2020. The shipping company said that it intends to perform a mandatory excess cash redemption of...
03.05.2021

JV cargo operations in Baghdad

Masil, a joint venture of Menzies Aviation with Iraqi Airways, Air BP Limited and Al Burhan Group, has commenced cargo operations at Baghdad International Airport, with the launch of its "Cargo Go Live" initiative and...
03.05.2021

No surprises for UPS in first quarter

UPS reports consolidated revenue of USD 22.9 billion in the first quarter of 2021. This is a significant rise of 27% compared to Q1/2020. Consolidated average daily business volume grew 14.3% year-on-year. Consolidated...
03.05.2021

Aden moves to Harren & Partner

Nils Aden is joining Harren & Partner’s management team as managing director. The German shipping and logistics group has expanded its services over recent years, growing its global presence with the acquisition of SAL Heavy...
03.05.2021

Border restrictions cause chaos

In response to a new surge of Covid-19 infections in Latin America, governments have implemented a patchwork of uncoordinated measures with a disastrous impact on the trucking industry, endangering the supply chains that it...
03.05.2021

Crystal Pool to digitalise safety

Italian Ship Management Company Crystal Pool, which is part of the Rimorchiatori Riuniti Group, has chosen the Info Ship Quality Management solution to digitalise and standardise procedures and guidelines to act in an emergency...
03.05.2021

Svitzer welcomes new regional COO

Yesterday, 2 May 2021, Tina Benjamin-Lea became COO of Svitzer’s AMEA region, reporting to Svitzer AMEA’s managing director Nicolai Vinther Friis. Benjamin-Lea brings with her 30 years of experience in the logistics industry,...
03.05.2021

Biggest location for DHL in Germany

Deutsche Post DHL is investing a low three-digit million euro sum into the expansion of its parcel centre in Aschheim (Germany). The new warehouse is being built adjacent to the existing facility. By connecting the two...
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