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14.04.2022

Heavy packages safely delivered over African land

Bolloré has transported six electrical transformers weighing a total of 464 to equip numerous thermal power stations in Benin. This operation was carried out on behalf of GE/Grid Solution, a local subsidiary of General Electric....

14.04.2022

Promotions at Marshall Islands Registry

International Registries and its affiliates (IRI), which provide administrative and technical support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime and Corporate Registries, have announced the following...

13.04.2022

Sennder recruits a Gefco manager

The digital forwarder Sennder has hired Ekaterini Kranioti as vice-president for shipper sales. At Sennder she’ll help shippers go digital by expanding the platform and optimising services for customers. Kranioti will be based in...

13.04.2022

Expanded network for P400 semi-trailers

Kombiverkehr is expanding its train services with a new north-south connection via the Gotthard Pass. From 25 April, the German terminal Cologne-Eifeltor will receive a direct train connection to and from the Rail Hub Milano in...

13.04.2022

Top ten handle 25% of world record cargo volumes

Airports Council International (ACI) World has published the top ten busiest airports worldwide for 2021. Air cargo had its volumes increase by close to 15% year-over-year (+3.5% versus 2019), to an estimated record 124 million t...

13.04.2022

New Zealand sends C-130 to help Ukraine

The government of New Zealand will deploy a C-130H Hercules and 50-strong team to Europe to further support Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. Prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced the deployment on 11 April 2022, with USD...

13.04.2022

Californication of warehouse space

Los Angeles-based 3PL Weber Logistics has acquired the warehousing company Pacific Coast Warehouse Company (PCWC). The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The PCWC brand will vanish and the company will be fully...

13.04.2022

More intermodal services in Montreal

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) and Canadian National Railway (CN) are joining forces to integrate rail transport at the MPA's new container terminal in Contrecœur. In cooperation with a private partner, the parties will define...

13.04.2022

APM announces changes at the helm

APM Terminals' chief executive officer Morten Engelstoft has decided to retire. He will be succeeded by COO Keith Svendsen, with Henriette Hallberg Thygesen appointed as the company’s new chairperson. Engelstoft (left) joined...

13.04.2022

Connecting the Med and Latin America

After having reshuffled its regional loops, Hapag-Lloyd is launching its new service for connecting the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Central America and the West Coast South America Express (MSW), starting in early May 2022. The...

13.04.2022

Container flows to Virginia keep coming

The US East Coast Port of Virginia handled more than 314,000 teu in March 2022, an increase of 13% or 35,000 teu compared to March 2020. Almost 47% of the boxes were loaded imports. March’s volumes were ahead of January and...

13.04.2022

Better coordination on war-affected trade routes

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed European Union transport ministers’ commitment to better coordinate their response to the transport challenges posed by the war in Ukraine. This commitment comes after...

13.04.2022

Conversion of MNG's second A330-300 on the way

Turkish cargo carrier MNG Airlines sped its efforts to modernise its fleet last year. The airline invested in acquiring and converting two A330-300 aircraft to increase loading capacity and reduce its carbon footprint. MNG...

13.04.2022

Assarmatori appoints Dario Bazargan

The Italian Shipowners’ Association has officially opened a representative office in Brussel to establish a direct link with European Institutions in view of playing a strategic role within the EU debate on energy transition and...

13.04.2022

QCS to open new branches in Eastern Europe

Bucking the trend, the freight forwarder Quick Cargo Service (QCS) is opening up to Eastern Europe. The first of several new branches will come on stream in Bucharest on 15 April. The new office will be headed by Alina Moldovan....

13.04.2022

FCS launches Dakosy’s ramp control system

Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS), the largest independent cargo handler at Frankfurt Airport, has implemented Dakosy’s Fair@Link digital ramp control system to reduce truck waiting times for cargo collections and deliveries....

13.04.2022

"Curiosity of the Day"

On average, we use a drill for 13 minutes in our lives.

13.04.2022

Hydrogen powered trucks for rent

It is Germany’s first commercial vehicle rental company to include hydrogen trucks in its portfolio: Hylane has been launched as a subsidiary of DEVK Versicherung. The rental company offers an exclusively climate-friendly...

13.04.2022

Sonja Aboulez to lead parcel division in Austria

Sonja Aboulez took charge of the parcel division Austria at Österreichische Post on 1 April 2022. The experienced executive thus assumed responsibility for the parcel business in Austria with a focus on sales, marketing and...

13.04.2022

New development site in UK

A new industrial and distribution hub is being built in Crayton, UK. The property spans 54,000 sqm and will be split up into units ranging from 1,500 to 28,000 sqm. The development, which is being marketed as Segro Park...