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07.12.2023

New managing partner at AGG

Arnall Golden Gregory (AGG) has elected Sean Fogarty as its new managing partner, effective 1 January 2024. He is an AGG-lifer, having spent nearly 20 years with the firm after he earned his undergraduate and law degrees at the...

07.12.2023

Automated book distribution in Italy

An Italian book wholesaler is now automating its logistics with the help of TGW Logistics. The partnership will improve order processing and return handling. At its 80,000 sqm book distribution hub in Stradella, Messaggerie...

07.12.2023

UAE and Japan sign ROD

During a two-day round of discussions in Tokyo, Japan, the general civil aviation authority (GCAA) of the UAE signed an agreement with the Japan civil aviation bureau to strengthen bilateral relations in the aviation sector....

07.12.2023

A joint venture into cryogenic transport

Cryogenic transport is the focus of Nippon Express and Cryoport Systems’ new partnership, aiming to provide low temperature transport to pharma companies. Cryoport Systems, a group company of Cryoport, is headquartered in...

07.12.2023

Luxcargo to follow Luxair - as expected

Luxcargo Handling, LCH, has been awarded a licence for ramp handling at Luxembourg airport which also permits the wholly owned subsidiary of Cargolux to handle third party airlines. The decision was announced following a tender...

07.12.2023

Nestlé significantly cuts sea freight emissions

The food and beverage company Nestlé has significantly reduced its greenhouse gas emissions in sea freight by using Maersk's Eco Delivery solution for all cargo transported by Maersk in 2023. This initiative, which can be...

07.12.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

The main artery of a blue whale has so large a diameter that a human could swim in it.

07.12.2023

Dakosy: Dieter Spark retires

Dakosy's long-standing board member Dieter Spark is retiring at the end of the year. His career, which began in 1982, is closely interwoven with the Hamburg-based software company. Spark witnessed the birth of the then...

07.12.2023

Western Global emerges from Chapter 11

Western Global Airlines' plan of reorganisation was confirmed by the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware after receiving support by all creditors. Under the plan, the US FAA 121 certified long-haul wide-body...

06.12.2023

DB Cargo UK to service Class 60 locos

The carrier has secured a new three-year maintenance deal with fellow railfreight company GB Railfreight (GBRF). The agreement will see DB Cargo UK work closely with GBRF’s engineering team to drive locomotive performance and...

06.12.2023

Bilbao: 20 years of telematics platform

The Port Authority of Bilbao is celebrating 20 years of its digital platform E-puertobilbao, a critical tool for efficient port management. Evolving from a single service with 30 companies, it now offers 20 services to around 800...

06.12.2023

A. Hartrodt to expand in Hungary and Poland

The European transport company is focusing on the truck and automotive business as the fastest-growing segment with great potential in Eastern Europe. Following the successful launch of an own vehicle fleet at its affiliate...

06.12.2023

Europe's largest photovoltaic plant

Europe’s largest rooftop photovoltaic plant – totalling up to 450,000 sqm - will be installed at the port of Barcelona. Completion is set for 2026. The project will be carried out in the ZAL Port, the port’s intermodal...

06.12.2023

Another transition in Genoa

After more than 20 years of operation as a specialist for integrated logistics services, Krohne Logistik, a licensed Fiata and Iata company based in Genoa (Italy), has turned a new page in its history. Following a...

06.12.2023

New funds to boost air cargo business

Air T, a Charlotte (NC, USA)-based portfolio of independent businesses and financial assets, including overnight air cargo, has completed a private placement of USD 4 million of its 8% Trust Preferred Securities (TruPs) at a...

06.12.2023

CO2 partnership to link Bahrain with Japan

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Bapco Energies have signed an MOU to jointly develop a CO2 transport and sequestration system. The partners aim to establish a carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain, involving MOL's maritime...

06.12.2023

Patriot Rail augments integrated freight services

The US short line owner has assumed ownership and operations of Hydra Distribution & Rail Services and Hydra Transport. Hydra is a specialist in warehousing, transloading, distribution and logistics services. The new...

06.12.2023

Hellmann's fourth new foothold in 2023

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics takes another step forward in its European expansion plan, as the full-service provider founds a national company in Irland. After having established national branches in Switzerland, Slovakia,...

06.12.2023

Emanuele Grimaldi scores double

Emanuele Grimaldi was honoured as ‘International Personality of the Year’ at the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2023, during a ceremony that took place on 1 December 2023 at the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel in Athens....

06.12.2023

ITA Airways bans hunting trophies

Italy’s ITA Airways has joined the campaign of the international organisation Humane Society International/Europe and introduced a ban on transporting hunting trophies on its flights, both as cargo and as passenger baggage....