From Bremen to South Korea 
With takeovers and expansions, Blue Water Shipping has been increasing its logistics portfolio in Europe and Asia. The company recently made a strategic acquisition in South Korea. The deal between Blue Water and Zodiac Solutions, a local logistics provider, was struck at... mehr
Queensland's first heavy-duty BEVs
The government in Queensland, Australia, has decided to give electric heavy vehicles with up to 8 t on the steer axle and 18.5 t on the drive axles access to a defined zero-emissions heavy vehicle road network. Queenland's first first heavy BEVs will operated by the forwarder... mehr
WCA World elects best agents and partners
WCA World’s Worldwide Conference 2024 saw a remarkable 4,500+ members gather in Dubai, UAE, for a week of networking and collaboration. With thousands of votes cast by members for the agents that provided them with the best service, each regional winner was brought on stage... mehr
Iraqis visit AD Ports
AD Ports Group, a global logistics facilitator, welcomed an Iraqi delegation to debate strategic transport and logistics issues. The delegation, led by Iraq's minister of transport, Razzaq Muhaibas Al-Saadawi, discussed projects aimed at international transport, logistics... mehr
Ahead of its WCS, Iata sees "strong start" in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) reports that in the first month of 2024, total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), increased by 18.4% compared to January 2023 levels. This significant upturn marks the highest annual growth in CTKs since the... mehr
The fine art of logistics
Art meets logistics with the addition of bespoke cultural transport services to Hasenkamp’s portfolio. The logistics company is expanding its offerings on the Iberian Peninsula to cater to major art museums and foundations. Spain's art and museum scene is renowned for its... mehr
More security for container handlers
About 35% of the volume in the shipping containers is air with a gas mixture. These gaseous substances are mostly harmless, but there are some that can be highly harmful to our health. They travel with the packaged goods and can then be inhaled when the containers are opened.... mehr
AGL names new director of Katanga in DRC
Africa Global Logistics has named Eldon Khuty as the new managing director to head its subsidiary in Katanga (DRC, Democratic Republic of Congo). He replaces Rodolphe Kembukuswa, who has been appointed country director of AGL DRC in Kinshasa. Relying on AGL’s international... mehr
Terminal expansion in Singapore
PSA Singapore is expanding its Jurong Island Terminal (JIT) to meet the growing demand for sustainable, efficient, and resilient supply chain solutions from industries based on the island. Located on the northwestern seafront of Jurong Island, JIT offers twice-daily barge... mehr
A new maintenance agreement
Joramco, the Amman (Jordan)-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), recently announced a new maintenance agreement with its long-time partner, MNG Airlines. This contract reflects the strong... mehr