Biman shows interest in full freighters 
According to local media, Biman Bangladesh Airlines will add a further two unspecified Boeing aircraft to its fleet. During a welcome ceremony for the South Asian national carrier's fourth B787-9, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said: "Three more Dash planes are on... mehr
Growth of container volumes less buoyant this year
Despite all political turbulences, global container volumes will continue to grow this year. The maritime analyst Alphaliner predicts that container port throughput for the full year will increase by 2.5% in 2019 - a downwards revision from its 3.5% growth estimate in January.... mehr
Enhanced tracking feature for Tigers customers
Tigers has released a new purchase order (PO) suite feature in the USA for its flagship, the cloud-based smarthub:connect (SH:C) platform, which allows customers to track factory orders and plan marketing campaigns related to stock availability. The roll-out of the PO suite... mehr
Expanded intermodal solution for shippers in the USA
In the USA, Schneider has added a new service to its line-up of intermodal solutions. Schneider Rail Dray focuses on the initial and final moves of intermodal transportation, getting freight from shipper to ramp and ramp to receiver – safely and seamlessly. “The new service... mehr
Gefco Spain elects new CFO
Gefco Spain has named Belén López as the company‘s new CFO. She has a degree in economics and business administration from the Complutense Madrid University (Spain) and a master’s degree in management from the Dauphine School in Paris (France). During her more than 20 years... mehr
More capacity between London and Tel Aviv
Taking off today, 25 September 2019, the daily A330-300 flights of Virgin Atlantic between London Heathrow (UK) and Tel Aviv (Israel) will be handled on the cargo side by WTA Aviation and Swissport. As one of Israel’s leading air cargo GSA's, WTA will be responsible for... mehr
The new "hydrotug" to float in 2021
The creation of a prototype for a water vessel with alternative fuel is in progress. The port of Antwerp has commissioned the construction of a tugboat powered by hydrogen, the first of its kind, which shall be operational in about two years. The so-called “hydrotug” will have... mehr
Kuehne + Nagel to offer CO2-neutral transports as from 2020
By launching its net zero carbon programme, Kuehne + Nagel actively contributes to the reduction of CO2 in transport and logistics worldwide. In addition to the continuous reduction of its own CO2 emissions, the company now offers its customers solutions for reducing the CO2... mehr
John Good appoints new head of IT
The shipping and logistics company John Good Shipping has added Barry Clarkson as head of IT to its executive team. He will be responsible for leading John Good Shipping's IT strategy and will provide technology leadership and vision for all areas of the business. Clarkson... mehr
Hector Rail sells GB Railfreight
Hector Rail, part of EQT Infrastructure, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell GB Railfreight in the UK to equity firm Infracapital, according to Infracapital. Founded in 1999, GB Railfreight is the third-largest railfreight operator in the UK. The company’s team... mehr