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25.08.2023

CBP seizes 100 shipments of counterfeit products

During a one-week period in July, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intensified inspections on incoming shipments moving through the Cincinnati Port of Entry. On 10 – 14 July, during the special operation “home...

25.08.2023

A Swiss purchase for Japanese logistics group

Nippon Express is acquiring the Tramo group, a European shipper specialising in luxury furniture markets. The deal is estimated to be worth just over 10 billion yen (USD 68 million). By buying Tramo, Nippon Express aims to boost...

25.08.2023

DHL GF: strategic appointments in Asia Pacific

DHL Global Forwarding (DHL GF), the freight specialist arm of DHL Group, has announced three leadership appointments in Asia Pacific with the upcoming retirement of Kelvin Leung and Charles Kauffman. Karsten Michaelis (left),...

25.08.2023

Switzerland: milk runs with all-electric vehicle

Designwerk recently delivered the first all-electric milk van to Zgraggen Transport. With this vehicle, around 93 t of CO2 can be saved annually, making local milk collection in the Swiss canton of Uri emission-free, the two...

25.08.2023

Drought hits Panama Canal shipping

The ongoing drought at the Panama Canal, a critical global shipping route, has led to prolonged ship delays. In response, the Panama Canal Authority has extended shipping restrictions until 2 September 2023, limiting daily...

24.08.2023

Sail and fly by air-ship

A shipping line goes its own way. MSC Air Cargo recently added a second Boeing B777F to its fleet, and took a majority stake in Italy’s Aliscargo Airlines. It has plans to take on two more wide-body freighters in the next six...

24.08.2023

Fercam to form groupage and contract logistics JV

Dachser and Fercam strengthen groupage and contract logistics business in Italy Press release - 23 August 2023 14:30 Press release: Dachser and Fercam strengthen groupage and contract logistics business in...

24.08.2023

First goods trains move through east tunnel

After the devastating accident a fortnight ago, goods trains began to run through the Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT) again yesterday (23.8.). The first goods train, a Rail Care composition, entered the tunnel from the south. The...

24.08.2023

Metrans to extend its Pure network

The rail carrier will integrate the inland terminals Duisburg in Germany and Indija in Serbia into its CO₂-free transport system on 1 September 2023. The ports of Wilhelmshaven (Germany), Gdansk (Poland), Rotterdam (The...

24.08.2023

Joramco to establish BCF line in Jordan

Boeing and Joramco have announced an agreement to establish a new Boeing converted freighter (BCF) line in Amman, Jordan. Joramco will be the first MRO supplier in the Middle East supporting future Boeing freighter conversions of...

24.08.2023

A challenging year for Swiss Post

Financially, 2023 is a challenging year for Swiss Post. At CHF 165 million, the operating result as of mid-2023 was CHF 129 million below the previous year's figure. Alex Glanzmann, Swiss Post’s chief financial officer:...

24.08.2023

Port of Hamburg: throughput and trade trends

Economic challenges in Europe and geopolitical issues worldwide continue to impact business at the port of Hamburg. Nevertheless, the port saw its bulk cargo throughput growing by 7.7% to 19 million t, while general cargo...

24.08.2023

Valenciaport promotes female leadership

The Port Authority of València (PAV) and the Valenciaport Foundation participated in the #Life event, a training programme that promotes the power of women in the port industry, held this week in Panama. The event was...

24.08.2023

Another new maindeck destination in China

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has added a weekly freighter service between Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou in response to increased demand for cargo capacity for China. In recent months, the carrier has...

24.08.2023

More EVs for India

Maersk launched its three-wheeler and four-wheeler electric vehicles (EV)s in Mumbai, India, last year. Since then, the country’s awareness of EVs has grown, resulting in an unprecedented rise in demand from several customers....

24.08.2023

Arrow Electronics showcases Chinese start-ups

Global technology-solutions provider Arrow Electronics hosted its annual "Arrow Technology Showcase" event in Shenzhen, China on 22 August 2023. Under the heading "Guiding Technovators to a Better Tomorrow”, the...

24.08.2023

Trans-Caspian terminal construction launched

According to press reports, Kazakhstan and Georgia have started to build a terminal in the port city of Poti (Georgia) to enhance freight traffic on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). The total investment is...

24.08.2023

Quantron and GTL plan digital platform

Michael Perschke, CEO of Quantron, has been appointed to the board of directors of Goldstone Technologies Limited (GTL), a consultancy specialising in full-stack business intelligence, data analytics and IT services. Quantron...

24.08.2023

TSA amends certified cargo screening programme

As published in the Federal Register, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced changes to the certified cargo screening programme that will enable more shippers to enter the secure supply chain. On 30...

24.08.2023

Fresh equipment for fire fighters

In Germany, Stuttgart’s fire department is procuring four new Unimog vehicles for emergency management operations such as fighting forest fires. One new addition to the fleet is a rescue vehicle based on Unimog U 323 with...