More trains for Trans-Sib 
Russian Railways (RZD) is increasing the number of transit container trains on the Trans-Siberian Railway, on the Maersk AE19 transcontinental service. The service connects the Russian ports of St. Petersburg and Vostochny by rail. Container trains towards the East will now... mehr
13% more cargo, 15 million vaccine doses
In March 2021, Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) cargo throughput saw a year-on-year increase of 4.9% to 397,000 t. Cargo handled over the first three months of 2021 rose 13% to 1.1 million t. Also in March, the local airport authority jointly completed a pilot... mehr
Record truck investments in Hungary
Despite the pandemic, Waberer’s International is pressing ahead with one of its biggest investments ever. The Hungarian haulier is modernising its fleet by ordering the latest Volvo and Renault truck models for HUF 12 billion (EUR 33 million). Such a record breaking... mehr
New logistics complex in Samara
The Tolyatti Logistics Complex "Modul" has just come on stream in Russia’s Samara region, Russia. The facility is run by a joint venture of Kuibyshev Azot and Modul, one of the country’s major transport and logistics companies. Within the new regional logistics... mehr
Auspost announces new group CEO and MD
Australia Post Group has hired Paul Harry Graham as its new CEO and managing director. He will join the company in September after an extensive career working in e-commerce and supply chain logistics, most recently as chief supply chain and technology officer at Woolworths... mehr
Hidrovias do Brasil takes over from Imperial
South African logistics operator Imperial continues its disinvestment in international activities and its focus on Africa. The company has now decided to sell its South American shipping business. The buyer is the waterways transporter Hidrovias do Brasil, a company founded... mehr
ANA also finds drone partner from abroad
After Japan Airlines announced plans to partner with the urban drone logistics provider Matternet, ANA Holdings, the parent of Japan's biggest airline All Nippon Airways, is collaborating with German drone manufacturer and service provider Wingcopter to accelerate the... mehr
Carbon neutral transport in 2024?
Finnish Meriaura Group has started the preparation and design of a transport concept that targets 100% carbon neutrality. The concept is based on hybrid propulsion that combines sustainably produced bio-oil and battery technology. Another aim is to automate the cargo handling... mehr
LNG-trucks for carmaker
A new fleet of trucks powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) is helping to drive sustainable logistics at MINI Plant Oxford, UK. 18 LNG trucks from Imperial have now hit the road, transporting parts and components from suppliers on 15 different routes across the UK to the home... mehr
Certification for Dachser Shanghai
Logistics service provider Dachser received the centre of excellence for independent validators in pharmaceutical logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification for its Shanghai branch from Iata in March 2021. The certification also covers Dachser's PVG airport branch. Dachser... mehr