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03.02.2020

El Al Cargo chooses Ukraine GSA

EL AL Airlines has appointed TAL Aviation as its cargo general sales agent in Ukraine. Headed by Irina Slavitskaya, TAL Aviation's country manager for Ukraine, the GSA, which is headquartered in Israel, will be providing a wide...

03.02.2020

The port of Bayonne opts for the Best

Barcelona's Best terminal plans to expand its hinterland connection to France through the collaboration with the port of Bayonne, in the region of New Aquitaine. The port of Bayonne, historically specialised in bulk, wants to...

03.02.2020

Hellmann appoints new regional CEO Asia Pacific

As of 1 March 1020 Sven Raudszus will be taking over the position of regional CEO Asia Pacific (APAC) at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. He will be responsible for the operative and strategic business within the Asia Pacific...

03.02.2020

Record results for Europa Worldwide

Europa Worldwide revealed record turnover (GBP 205 million) and profit (GBP 6 million) in its annual financial results. In addition, the business has doubled the number of its employees and now employs over 950 people. Managing...

03.02.2020

Rail vehicle manufacturer's order books exceed expectations

The Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler Rail is heading for a record intake of over CHF 5 billion. In the service division in particular, the number of incoming orders significantly exceeded expectations, the company said. In...

03.02.2020

FAA proposes civil penalty against UPS

The USA’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a USD 120,000 civil penalty against UPS for allegedly violating the hazardous materials regulations. The FAA alleges that UPS, as a shipper, knowingly offered a shipment...

03.02.2020

Lübeck's port opens up new horizons

The Lübecker Hafen-Gesellschaft (LHG) recently took delivery of the new municipal port areas at the Skandinavienkai in Travemünde. The hubs are now officially in operation. In a first construction phase, a 100,000 sqm terminal...

03.02.2020

Trenchard Aviation names new VP business development

Trenchard Aviation Group, a partner in aircraft cabin component design, manufacture, repair and on-wing maintenance, has appointed Mark Radford as its new VP business development. Radford joins Trenchard from his most recent...

03.02.2020

More parcel handling capacities for Amazon in Germany

Panattoni is developing distribution centres in Germany to create additional last-mile capacities for Amazon. In a first phase, the real estate developer will focus on projects in Kaltenkirchen (Schleswig-Holstein) and Knüllwald...

03.02.2020

UK: more than 8,000 trucks have vital safety features

Transport for London (TfL) has issued more than 8,000 heavy goods vehicle (HGV) safety permits, as part of the direct vision standard (DVS). Freight operators are required to obtain a free safety permit, which is needed to be...

03.02.2020

“Curiosity of the Day”

The leopard is the strongest of the big cats - it can leap six metres and carry twice its own body weight.

31.01.2020

Greens from the Ganga

The state government wants to export more fresh foodstuffs to the UAE from the region around Varanasi in northern India. The first delivery of 14 t of containerised vegetables to Dubai (UAE) has been completed successfully....

31.01.2020

New rail service to transport cars in UK

Direct Rail Services (DRS) has been awarded a new contract to operate Ford automotive rail services between Dagenham and Garston in UK. DRS will be working with automotive transport specialist STVA UK to transport cars from the...

31.01.2020

More means for short-sea shipping

The Nesec Shipping Debt Fund has been launched in the Netherlands. Through the fund, institutional investors and the province of Groningen offer financing for Dutch shipowners who are planning to acquire (or re-build) short-sea...

31.01.2020

Modal shift reduces CO2 emissions by 99%

The Swedish state-owned railfreight company Green Cargo has recently started to carry building components for Expandia Moduler by rail. The finished modules are brought from Expandia’s plant in Värmlandsbro to Luela, some 50 km...

31.01.2020

From Iceland to Cyprus

Cyprus-based Avia Solutions Group has signed an agreement with BB Holding to acquire 100% of the shareholdings of the Icelandic full-cargo carrier Bluebird Nordic that operates a fleet of six B737F. Gediminas Ziemelis,...

31.01.2020

STG Logistics chooses Paul Svindland as CEO

The board of directors of STG Logistics, a provider of specialty 3PL services critical to the global supply chain, has appointed Paul Svindland as the company’s CEO. Greg Muldoon, STG chairman and interim CEO, will continue to...

31.01.2020

UPS expands its facilities in Pennsylvania

UPS has announced that it will invest approximately USD 1.4 billion in significant facility enhancements in Pennsylvania, as part of the company’s major capacity expansions in 2020. UPS plans to open a new “super hub” in...

31.01.2020

Montreal enhances its equipment

Due to increased container traffic, the port of Montreal is investing into new equipment and infrastructure. MGT have placed an order with Liebherr for four ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes. They will be delivered to the Cast...

31.01.2020

Bye-bye, British airports

Today, 31 January 2020, the day the United Kingdom officially leaves the European Union, it is worth looking back on last year’s air freight performance at Britain’s airports. For the first eleven months including November...