Appointment approved
The Broward County Commission has approved the appointment of Glenn A. Wiltshire as acting director of Broward County's Port Everglades department. Wiltshire, currently deputy port director, will take the helm when CEO and port director Jonathan Daniels departs for his new... mehr
MOL to power Poland’s LNG terminal
The shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will supply a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Poland's Gulf of Gdańsk. The project is led by Gaz System, Poland's gas transmission system operator, and aims to strengthen the country's energy security. The... mehr
Toll: two footholds in Poland
Toll Global Forwarding has opened two new branches in Poznan and Krakow in Poland. Based in Australia, the logistics provider has a workforce of 16,000 and operates in 150 countries. The expansion will improve its access to markets in Eastern Europe and the Baltics. Toll... mehr
ATA urges more efforts to fix Australia’s roads
In a press release, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) said that the government must improve the country’s freight roads to support the country’s road haulage sector. Specifically, the association suggested investing an extra AUD 5 billion (EUR 3.03 billion) into road... mehr
Schmitz Cargobull Italy: passing the baton
Mirko Marraccini took over as country manager Italy at Schmitz Cargobull on 1 January 2024. He replaces Vincenzo Zaghi, who retired on 31 December 2023. "We would like to thank Zaghi for his outstanding work and dedication over the past 18 years. At the same time, I am... mehr
Iata Ceiv Li-batt for Etihad Cargo
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has achieved the International Air Transport Association's centre of excellence for independent validators lithium batteries (Ceiv Li-batt) certification. The carrier is the third Middle Eastern airline to attain this... mehr
Relief from Brindisi to Gaza
The cargo division of Air Partner, a global full-service logistics provider headquartered in London, recently completed a cargo operation to transport 92 t of humanitarian relief for people in Gaza, a total of over 39,000 items including blankets, fleeces, and hygiene kits.... mehr
Hupac updates Netherlands - Poland schedule
The Swiss intermodal specialist is adjusting its timetable. As of 5 February 2024, the trains between Rotterdam CLDN and Warsaw/Hupac Brwinów will run with an improved schedule which involves later closing times at both terminals. The service will provide smooth ongoing... mehr
A divided path to growth
Cargotec's board has approved a plan to split off Kalmar as a standalone company, pending approval at the AGM on 30 May 2024, with completion targeted for 30 June 2024. Supported by major shareholders, the move is intended to allow both Cargotec and Kalmar to pursue... mehr