Piraeus: port’s expanding plans go ahead 

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide EUR 140 million to support the expansion and upgrading of the port of Piraeus, the principal port of Greece. It is the largest loan Europe’s long-term lending institution has ever provided for port investment in the... mehr
Britannia P&I opens branch office in Copenhagen 

Britannia P&I’s exclusive correspondent in Denmark (B Denmark P&I), will become a full branch office and be renamed TR(B) Denmark. The new office will continue to be headed by Michael Boje-Larsen, a lawyer with experience in maritime law, including P&I and FD&D... mehr
Expanding final mile services to grow in the USA 

J.B. Hunt Transport Services in North America has acquired the assets of RDI Last Mile. Founded in 1987, RDI provides home delivery services of big and bulky products in the northeast region of the USA. It uses contract carriers to perform primarily furniture deliveries and... mehr
“Curiosity of the Day” 
"Gentlemen, I suggest you look away. This will not be a pretty sight." Those were the last words of mass murderer Marcel Petiot, as a piece of advice to the witnesses who came to his execution by guillotine on 25 May 1946 in Paris. mehr
P&O Ferrymasters to expand across Turkey 

P&O Ferrymasters has announced plans to open five new offices across Turkey over the next two years as it continues the expansion of its pan-European logistics services into Asia. In addition to its existing base in Istanbul, P&O Ferrymasters will develop a... mehr
Topsy-turvy world 

As Russia and many other countries celebrate Christmas only today and tomorrow, 6/7 January 2020, we are already looking back to the pre-Christmas freight services performed by an airline whose native country is now enjoying the height of the summer season. Air New Zealand's... mehr
Iranians and Rome 

Iran Air has filed a proposed schedule for Tehran Imam Khomeini – Rome Fiumicino service. Based on preliminary listing, the airline would operate an A310 aircraft from today, 6 January 2020, twice weekly. Meanwhile, Mahan Air, another carrier from Iran, saw its last flight... mehr
New terminal for Leipzig - Verona service 

TX Logistik’s intermodal trains running between Leipzig, Germany and Verona, Italy are now using the Sommacampagna-Sona terminal at the Italian end. The rail logistics company gives the following reason for the change of terminal: “In Sommacampagna-Sona we are the sole customer... mehr
RAM appoints sales manager for Africa 

RAM has appointed Javier Cazin as the new sales manager for Africa. With several years of experience in the container port industry the new sales manager brings a wealth of expertise and insight into the growing African market. Besides his experience, Javier holds a master’s... mehr
Saudia's new services provider 

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has launched Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL), the new independent entity within the Saudia Group which will act as the main cargo gate and ground handling and logistics services hub across the Saudi airports. SAL CEO Omar Talal Hariri (3rd from... mehr