Grieshaber sets up new branch at Düsseldorf airport 
For international customers with time-critical deliveries, Grieshaber Logistik consolidates ist air freight competence at a newly opened location at Düsseldorf airport (Germany). With short distances to all airlines and relevant service providers, the new hub processes all air... mehr
First African B737-400SF on approach
The American aircraft passenger-to-freighter conversion specialist Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has entered an agreement to provide Nigeria-based Allied Air with up to four AEI B737-800SF freighters. The agreement calls for two firm orders with an additional two options. The... mehr
Letmeship celebrates anniversary
Letmeship marks its 20th anniversary this year. Founded in 2000 as the first online shipping platform to bring transparency to a confusing jungle of diverse shipment options, the company has developed over the past few years into a top-of-the-class European shipping software in... mehr
China – UK express train restarts next week
Davies Turner is back on track with an express railfreight service to and from China for containers. The fixed-day, weekly direct rail import service from China to the UK will re-commence from 13 March after the interruption caused of the coronavirus crisis and the Chinese New... mehr
Unctad's analysis of the coronavirus impact
Unctad also claims that it is too early to gauge the full economic and trade effects of the Coronavirus outbreak. However, shipping data, based on real-time observations of vessel positions (AIS) and information about the cargoes aboard those ships, already shows a change in the... mehr
SCF pushes its LNG strategy in the French name
The Russian shipping company's (SCF Group) latest LNG carrier was recently named "SCF La Perouse", after Jean-François de la Pérouse, a French explorer of the Pacific. The cargo capacity of the vessel is 174,000 cbm. The vessel features a slow-speed dual-fuel X-DF... mehr
QSL and Hans im Glück renew contract
The German hamburger chain "Hans im Glück" and Meyer Quick Service Logistics (QSL) have decided to continue their cooperation for the next five years. The partners have signed a new contract that will run to 2025. Thus, QSL will remain in charge of operative sales... mehr
Adam McBride promoted to finance director
Europa Worldwide Group is showcasing its drive to recognise and nurture talent from within its business. The most recent example is the promotion of Adam McBride from commercial controller to finance director. Since he joined in 2016, McBride has played at integral role in... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
More people in the world have access to mobile phones than working toilets. mehr
Turkish Cargo to connect with Ecuador
From tomorrow, 7 March 2020, Turkish Cargo will integrate Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, into its network of 89 destinations with direct cargo flights. The new addition is not only an important cultural and financial centre but also possesses a significant export and import... mehr