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12.04.2024

Freight terminal operator appointed

Maritime Transport has secured the contract to operate the new West Midlands Interchange’s strategic railfreight interchange (SRFI) on the West Coast Mainline, UK. The transport company recently signed a long-term agreement with...

12.04.2024

Boosting cross-border business

Courtesy of Dachser, two new border connect services will give UK exporters access to major European groupage networks. The solution seeks to support UK businesses against the impact of post-Brexit conditions. With Connect40...

12.04.2024

UV ballast treatment on cargo sailing ship

The “Grain de Sail II”, a 52 m cargo sailing ship based in St. Malo, France, is making strides in sustainable shipping with a ballast water treatment system from Bio-UV Group. Transporting French goods to New York and organic...

12.04.2024

One piece of counterfeit jewellery a day

On 2 April 2024, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Minneapolis-St. Paul’s express consignment facility intercepted a shipment filled with 364 pieces of counterfeit designer bracelets, earrings, rings, and...

12.04.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

A foetus develops its fingerprints in the eighth week of pregnancy.

12.04.2024

DP World names VP of freight forwarding

Global supply chain solutions provider DP World has appointed Tim Gates to the newly created position of vice president of freight forwarding for the USA and Mexico, as it accelerates the global expansion of its freight...

12.04.2024

Europe invests in links to Central Asia

Kazakhstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have joined forces to develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). They will work to increase freight traffic between Central Asia and...

12.04.2024

157 GDP certifications

157 of DB Schenker’s pharma stations have received a good distribution practice certification, strengthening its position in the medical goods market in America, Europe, and Asia. The company’s life+ portfolio now has the...

12.04.2024

Red Sea: EU tankers take the long route

In 2023, EU sanctions on Russian oil exports resulted in a 10% increase in average sailing distances for EU tanker imports, says Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at Bimco. Attacks on ships in the Red Sea area further...

11.04.2024

Dachser boosts food logistics

With the acquisition of Brummer Logistik, Dachser is strengthening its presence in Austria’s food logistics market. The takeover includes the entire operating business of the Brummer Group, which was founded in 1977 and generated...

11.04.2024

Special container for green intermodal transport

With its 20 ft (6 m) long containers, Innofreight City Logistics is offering an eco-friendlier alternative for gypsum transports from the mining company Knauf in Austria. 120 t of building materials, excavated material and rubble...

11.04.2024

Cathay Cargo resumes freighter service

One week ago, Cathay Cargo welcomed its first freighter flight to Ho Chi Minh City after four years, following its suspension in December 2019 due to the pandemic. The weekly flight, CX3148, will operate from Ho Chi Minh City...

11.04.2024

Green light for Port 2000's river access channel

The administrative court in Rouen, France, has dismissed a summary motion to suspend work on the river access channel to Port 2000 in Le Havre, allowing Haropa Port to continue preparatory work on the embankment. The project,...

11.04.2024

Yamaha's new supply chain partner

Yamaha Motor Corporation USA has chosen Shippeo as its strategic partner to improve its supply chain visibility in multiple modes. Shippeo provides real-time transportation visibility and will be supporting Yamaha in its...

11.04.2024

Lineage improves cross-border services

The new cross-border programme aims to provide more options for customers looking for end-to-end cold chain solutions in the North American market. It expands existing transport services, including access to multiple delivery...

11.04.2024

FedEx picks new MD for Thailand

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp,. has appointed Sasathorn Phaspinyo as the new managing director of FedEx Express Thailand. He succeeds Tien-Long Woon, who had overseen FedEx operations in Thailand since 2019 and was...

11.04.2024

Tamex is born

Extrans Global has established a joint venture with TAM Group, a global GSSA company based in Hong Kong, to expand its GSA business. On 21 March, an opening ceremony was held at the Extrans Korea office, attended by...

11.04.2024

“MSC Katyayni” sets record at APM Terminals Gijón

APM Terminals Gijón recently handled the “MSC Katyayni”, the largest container ship ever to call at the port of El Musel on Spain's northern coast. The 275 m long and 40 m wide vessel stayed at the terminal for 33 hours, during...

11.04.2024

An acquisition in 3PL

Sheer Logistics has acquired Cargo Barn, a third-party logistics provider (3PL). This takeover will enhance Sheer’s portfolio and network while complementing its core 4PL services. Now operating under the Sheer Logistics...

11.04.2024

MAN builds first trucks with hydrogen drive

The German commercial vehicle manufacturer will deliver the small series, initially planned with around 200 units, to customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland and selected non-European countries as early as 2025. It...