23.04.2020

New service takes to the rails

Rail carrier DB Cargo UK and the building material company Cemex delivered a positive boost to the UK’s railfreight sector this week with the launch of a brand-new service. A train carrying 1,684 t of aggregates made its...
23.04.2020

Tests in America and a world's first in Africa

UPS's drone delivery subsidiary UPS Flight Forward has partnered with research institutes and technology partners in Virginia in tests designed to determine how unmanned aerial systems can assist medical professionals in their...
23.04.2020

QSL und Burger King prolong collaboration

Burger King Germany is prolonging its current contracts with the full-service provider Quick Service Logistics (QSL), a specialist for the fast casual restaurant sector, until the end of 2027. The companies’ move in the current...
23.04.2020

Ratelinx appoints new CCO

Ratelinx, a logistics solution provider, has appointed Steve Horler as CCO effective immediately. Horler was previously chief procurement officer and VP logistics at GEC Packaging Technologies. Before joining Wisconsin...
23.04.2020

Four gantries for Conakry

Conakry Terminal, located in the capital of Guinea, and a subsidiary of Bolloré Ports, recently took delivery of four RTG gantries. Built by lifting equipment manufacturer Konecranes, the four gantry cranes were designed...
23.04.2020

United Cargo upgrades humanitarian efforts

Since beginning using Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft from United's passenger fleet for operating cargo-only flights, the carrier has operated 400+ flights carrying more than 6,000 t of cargo. United Cargo president Jan Krems:...
23.04.2020

Dachser expanding LCL business in Americas

In response to increased demand for less than container load (LCL) services, Dachser Americas has expanded its offerings throughout the Americas. As the global supply chain faces ongoing challenges, Dachser customers are looking...
23.04.2020

Two newcomers join DVF steering committee

The German Transport Forum (DVF) has elected two newcomers to its steering committee and also confirmed a standard re-election. New member Hildegard Müller, President of the Association of the Automotive Industry, succeeds...
23.04.2020

"Curiosity of the Day"

Panda diplomacy began when China approached the West and often offered pandas as gifts. Since the 1980s, however, pandas are no longer given away, they are only rented out. Zoos pay around USD 1 million per year per panda. The...
23.04.2020

Expanded trucking services during Corona crisis

As of now, InstaFreight is offering customers stable overland transport for the supply chains from China to Europe and vice versa. Chains in both directions have been strongly affected by the Coronavirus. With this newly added...
23.04.2020

Up and running: DP World's digital platform

Dubai-headquartered DP World has launched several online tools, covering its sea, land and air shipping services on a global scale. The connected system of platforms enables freight forwarders and shippers to book shipments of...
22.04.2020

Virus calls for vigilance

We last spoke to Massimo Roccasecca when Covid-19 was just landing in Italy (see page 21 of ITJ 11-12 / 2020). Now we present the freight head’s exclusive report on the dynamic since then in Italy and in his group, which manages...
22.04.2020

Launch of refrigerated rail transport service to UK

Transfesa Logistics has started a new express 72-hour rail connection to transport essential, hygiene, and medical products from the Spanish terminals in Valencia and Murcia to London (UK). With the launch of these rail routes,...
22.04.2020

Operations begin at Maersk cold store in St Petersburg

The largest cold store in St Petersburg (Russia) is now operational. Construction work commenced in June 2019. The three-chamber warehouse operated by Maersk offers specialised solutions extending the life cycle of perishable...
22.04.2020

FTA strengthens member advice team with new hire

The UK-based Freight Transport Association (FTA) has appointed Becky Martin as senior transport advisor within its member advice centre (MAC) to assist the team in supporting logistics businesses through the Covid-19 outbreak....
22.04.2020

Factory finder site to combat Covid-19 problems

Where can a set of wheels be overhauled in France? Who can carry out vehicle inspections in Poland? A large number of freight wagon maintenance workshops are only able to carry out a limited amount of work due to the corona...
22.04.2020

DHL launches "UbuntuConnect" service via Dubai

DHL Global Forwarding has launched a dedicated 100 t weekly airfreight service for organizations and governments shipping goods from China to Africa and the Middle East. Named after the Nguni Bantu word, ubuntu (humanity)...
22.04.2020

Vision of Duisport Group prevails

The Duisport Group's CEO, Erich Staake, answered the most pressing question at a press conference, which was held online for the first time. Staake assessed the situation as follows: “Overall, we expect total economic output to...
22.04.2020

Major stake in Italian rail operator CFI acquired

F2i Sgr, an infrastructure fund manager, and Ania, Italy's National Association of Insurance Companies, have acquired an over 90% shareholding in Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana (CFI), an independent railfreight transport...
22.04.2020

Antonov continues to assemble new transport aircraft

The Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov is continuing to produce the AN-178 aircraft under quarantine conditions. As of last week, the preparatory works for jig assembly of the aircraft’s fuselage were completed. In total, 25...
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