31.03.2020

Kerry Logistics delivers socks to health professionals

Kerry Logistics has donated its services to deliver 5,000 pairs of compression socks, given by Glasgow-based online travel retailer Trtl, to frontline health professionals across Scotland. The compression socks were originally...
31.03.2020

"Curiosity of the Day"

In 1967, the Nigerian Civil War ground to a halt for two days because both sides wanted to watch Pelé play in an exhibition soccer match.
31.03.2020

Globaltruck expands its fleet by 101 trucks

In 2019, Globaltruck increased the trucking freight turnover in Russia by 5.8% compared to 2018 and posted 247 billion tkm. The average number of operated trucks in 2019 grew by 101 or 8.1% y-o-y, and reached 1,346 units versus...
30.03.2020

From the Expo to a hub

The first world fair to be held in the Arab region hasn’t even opened its (huge) gates yet, but many have already made plans concerning the use to which Dubai’s new precinct can be put to in a year. ITJ correspondent Manik Mehta...
30.03.2020

USA-Canada border controls as example

All borders in the EU currently remain open for freight transport. Between Canada and the USA there are restrictions on people crossing the border but the controlled maintenance of road and rail freight is guaranteed. The...
30.03.2020

Innovating in "an extremely difficult time"

Observing that "this is undoubtedly an extremely difficult time for our airline with a significant reduction in capacity due to reduced travel demand," Air New Zealand general manager cargo Rick Nelson mentions the...
30.03.2020

ESR strengthens activities in Australia

ESR, a large APAC focused logistics real estate platform, has launched the ESR Australia logistics partnership (EALP), a new Australian-focused, core-plus logistics cooperation. EALP is seeded with AUD 715.6 million (USD 431.1...
30.03.2020

Theemsweg Route to be operational by end of 2021

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has awarded the contract to construct the superstructure of the new Theemsweg Route, which is part of the port of Rotterdam railway line, to railway builder Volker Rail. Work is expected to start...
30.03.2020

ONE extends network to and in North Africa

The European branch of the Ocean Network Express, the Japanese container shipping conglomerate headquartered in Singapore, is extending its footprint in North Africa. The carrier has appointed two new third-party agents - the...
30.03.2020

Hapag-Lloyd appoints new executive in Asia

Hans Schäfer, current managing director global sales in the group’s Hamburg headquarters, will assume the position of senior managing director of Region Asia, as of 1 July 2020. Schäfer will replace Lars Christiansen, who...
30.03.2020

Turkish Cargo adds capacity on PAX aircraft

Turkish Cargo has started to operate cargo flights with Turkish Airlines’ PAX aircrafts in addition to its flights with 25 high capacity freighters in order to prevent any mishaps in the supply chain and carry the medical cargo...
30.03.2020

Cranes for Berbera in Somaliland

Eight rubber tyre gantry cranes (RTGs) are part of the contract between port and terminal operator DP World and Liebherr Container Cranes. They will be delivered to DP World’s terminal in Berbera, Somaliland, and enter into...
30.03.2020

Swiss Post opens new parcel hub

Swiss Post has inaugurated the second of four new regional parcel centres in Ostermundigen (Canton Berne). Priority parcels from Berne and the Bernese Oberland are now sorted directly in Ostermundigen, the birthplace of Ursula...
30.03.2020

DB: upswing in logistics, rail volume falls

With an ebit of EUR 538 million, DB Schenker achieved record results in 2019 for the third year in a row. With the exception of air freight, which saw declines throughout the industry, all business sectors showed improved figures...
30.03.2020

Management changes at Dachser

After 31 years of close cooperation in operational management positions at Dachser, CEO Bernhard Simon and his deputy Michael Schilling, COO road logistics, will join the logistics provider’s supervisory board in 2021, with Simon...
30.03.2020

London expectations and innovations

This week, cargo movements at London Heathrow airport are forecast to surge by 53%, compared to the weekly average, as the gateway prioritises cargo flights with medical supplies. 41% of the UK’s pharmaceutical products such...
30.03.2020

Record year for Logista

For Logista, a Spanish provider of consumer goods logistics, 2019 was the most successful year in its history. Net profit rose by 5.1% to EUR 165 million while turnover grew by 2.8% to EUR 1.149 billion. Gregorio Marañón,...
30.03.2020

Little surprise: remote maritime surveys booming

The impact of the global pandemic has reinforced the value of remote survey services in the shipping industry. With some 15,000 surveys and inspections undertaken since the launch in October 2018, DNV GL sees a milestone in the...
30.03.2020

On the way to first heavy-duty fuel cell trucks

Toyota and Hino have agreed to jointly develop a heavy-duty fuel cell truck and to proceed with initiatives toward its practical use through verification tests and other means. The two companies are developing ecological electric...
30.03.2020

Leschaco Nederland gains AEO status

Following the award of authorised economic operator (AEO) status to the companies of the logistics service provider Leschaco in Belgium and Brazil in October last year, the group has announced that its Dutch subsidiary has now...
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