Joint development of dedicated cargo airport 
Yusen Logistics (China), a Chinese subsidiary of the Japanese company Yusen Logistics, has established a joint venture company in Ezhou, Hubei Province, China, and will start the cargo terminal operation at Ezhou Huahu Airport (EHU), which opened in July 2022, with the scope to... mehr
First methanol ship docks in Hamburg
On its route from Asia to Europe, the "Ane Maersk," the world's first large methanol-capable container ship operated by Maersk, made its maiden voyage to the Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg on 28 March. With a capacity of more than 16,000 teu, the ship... mehr
A cheaper container reload system
CMA CGM has introduced the domestic (DRM) intermodal option in North America, providing a domestic intermodal ocean box reload programme from major intermodal ramps, Ohio Valley and west, to Los Angeles, Oakland, Portland, and Seattle. Committed freight solutions are offered... mehr
Jettainer picks CCO
Jettainer, a global provider of unit load device (ULD) management, has appointed Thorsten Riekert as chief commercial officer. In this newly created position, and as member of the management team, he will shape the company’s commercial strategy aiming to advance the growth of... mehr
Ukrainian know-how for US sports team
Using one of its AN-124-100, Antonov Airlines, a Ukrainian expert in super-heavy and oversized air transportation, completed the transfer of the "flying" yachts AC75 for the American Magic team and accompanying cargo from Providence, RI, USA to Barcelona, Spain, where... mehr
From Jordan to Pakistan
In its annual report for 2023, AD Ports Group looks back on a year of international expansion, strategic acquisitions, and financial growth. The integration of Noatum, a worldwide logistics platform, and agreements in Jordan, Egypt, Pakistan, Republic of Congo, Kazakhstan,... mehr
Rail upgrade nearly doubles freight capacity
Construction work has begun on the 104 km long Nis-Dimitrovgrad railway section in Serbia, which is part of the pan-European railway corridor X. The improved cargo link will strengthen Serbia’s connection with Bulgaria, shorten journey times and improve safety. It will also... mehr
NAP: eighth air cargo conference
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) held its eighth Openap AGM & conference in mid-March this year, this time in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). The event brought together various players from the air cargo logistics industry. Reaching beyond networking, the conference featured presentations... mehr
Management change at K+L Poland
Kuehne + Nagel Poland has a new managing director. Emilia Górska-Mytyk assumed responsibility for K+L’s Polish branch at the beginning of February 2024, succeeding Wojciech Sienicki, who has retired. She will be overseeing the company’s operations, leading a team of 1,700... mehr
A first for LH Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo customers can now book their cargo on a B777F directly from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). The flight connection will be launched today, 3 April 2024, and will take place twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays.... mehr