A stylish New Jersey hub
Kuehne + Nagel is opening a new fulfilment centre in Piscataway, New Jersey. The logistics provider’s latest project, which measures over 5,000 sqm, is designed to serve as a fashion hub for a retailer in the textile industry. With a focus on contract logistics, the facility... mehr
Oceanis analyses impact of rising rates
In its state of ship finance report for Q1/2024, the Hamburg-based ship finance company Oceanis highlights potential risks in banks' pricing abilities. With rising interest rates, banks have seen increased profits, but strong shipping markets and competition for leverage have... mehr
First Ceiv Pharma certification in Puerto Rico
ETH Cargo Services (ETH Cargo) has become the first member of the Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Community to achieve the international air transport association (Iata) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (Ceiv) Pharma certification. Puerto Rico’s ministry... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day"
A blue whale cannot swallow anything larger than a grapefruit. mehr
Vacad re-elects chairman of the board
At their annual general meeting on 5 March 2024, the members of the German air cargo handlers' association Vacad re-elected all members of the executive board in recognition of their successful work over the last year. Claus Wagner, managing director of Frankfurt Cargo... mehr
Expanding pallet network in East Anglia
Pall-Ex Group has recruited of Cross Country Carriers, thus strengthening its network in East Anglia, UK. Founded in 1978, the forwarder provides general haulage, contract hire, Moffett fork truck operations and flatbed work services in the UK. Pall-Ex Group is a network of... mehr
Easter week to pack a punch
DHL has some busy weeks ahead with the upcoming Easter season and the introduction of a new vending system for parcels. In collaboration with One Stop Box, Automations-Lösung, a subsidiary of the DHL Group, has launched new vending machines that are open to all parcel service... mehr
Digital advances to improve port efficiency
The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) is enhancing its operations with new digital solutions. The Philippine trade gateway transitioned to 100% digital payments through the advance customer transaction system to improve safety and efficiency during the pandemic.... mehr
Ausbau der Unteren Donau
Bulgarien und Rumänien wollen Wasserstrasse für den Güterverkehr entwickeln. Als Teilstück des Paneuropäischen Transportkorridors 7 hat die Untere Donau theoretisch eine grosse Bedeutung für die verkehrsseitige Anbindung der Balkanhalbinsel an Mittel- und Westeuropa. Praktisch... mehr
AD Ports invests in the Middle Corridor
The group is acquiring a 60% stake in the Tbilisi Dry port from Inveco. The facility is a new custom-bonded and rail-connected intermodal logistics hub in Georgia, situated on the Middle Corridor connecting Asia and Europe. The terminal is expected to be operational by... mehr