16 new eco-friendly RTGs for Manila 
16 new hybrid rubber-tyred gantries (RTG) recently went into service at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the flagship of Philippines-headquartered International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI). MICT is awaiting the delivery of two super post-panamax quay... mehr
Air Atlanta Icelandic changes management
Several organisational changes were implemented at Air Atlanta Icelandic at the beginning of 2019. Hannes Hilmarsson, Air Atlanta’s CEO since 2006, assumed the new role of executive chairman of Air Atlanta Icelandic and managing director of Air Atlanta’s sister company, Northern... mehr
Gefco and Würth prolong contract
Würth, a German assembly specialist and tool manufacturer, is prolonging and stepping up its collaboration with the automotive logistics company Gefco in the latter’s home market France. Würth operates two logistics platforms in France, from where its products are distributed... mehr
Unilode intensifies ABC and Air Asia X partnerships
Unilode Aviation Solutions, a global provider of outsourced unit load device (ULD) management and repair solutions, and AirAsia X, the long-haul affiliate of Malaysia's Air Asia, have extended their ULD management agreement until 2023. It is the second time in their ten-year... mehr
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Whilst preparing for a national broadcast in 1984, US president Ronald Reagan, unaware his mic was live, joked, "My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia for ever. We begin bombing in five minutes." The... mehr
Japanese group runs Eurasian trial train
The Japanese service provider, Nippon Express, is testing the use of an exclusive blocktrain running from Xian (China) to Duisburg (Germany). The 16 – 17 day trial consists of a single freight train that is expected to arrive in Duisburg within the next few days. Nippon Express... mehr
HFW adds to admiralty & crisis management team
HFW, a London based law firm active in the aerospace, commodities, construction, energy, insurance and shipping sectors, has boosted its global admiralty & crisis management team by hiring Victor Fenwick. He joins HFW’s London office from Ince & Co, where he was a... mehr
Legion Logistics makes first acquisition
The US company, Legion Logistics, has acquired Qontinuity Enterprises, a 3PL brokerage based in Dandridge TN (USA). Legion will grow by more than 10% with the addition of Qontinuity. All operations will be based in Florence KY, where Legion is headquartered. The acquisition is... mehr
Four more Evergreen offices in the new world
Taiwan-based Evergreen Line recently expanded its network of offices in the Latin American region. The carrier has just opened an agency in Colombia, following the establishment of other offices in Peru, Chile and Mexico over the past few months. Evergreen is banking on the... mehr
Luftfracht «à la française»
Die Luftfracht blüht, aber wie kann ein Flughafen noch besser dazu beitragen? Antworten darauf erhielt kürzlich ITJ-Redaktor Andreas Haug von Marc Houalla, seit Frühjahr 2018 Executive Director des Flughafenbetreibers Aéroports de Paris (ADP) und Managing Director des Flughafens... mehr