European ports push for consistent OPS tax policy 
The European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo) and the Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (Freport) are advocating for an EU-wide mandatory tax exemption for onshore power supply (OPS) in the revised energy taxation directive (ETD). They argue that such... mehr
Infosys supports postal power-up
Infosys and Finnish postal provider Posti will be collaborating for another seven years to enhance the latter’s IT operations using AI. Deploying Infosys Topaz, an AI-based service, Posti will be able to boost operational efficiency within its delivery and logistics business.... mehr
And the YLP award 2024 goes to ...
At the 2024 Fiata World Congress held in Panama City, Panama, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (Fiata) and TT Club, a provider of insurance and risk management services for the international freight transport sector announced the global winner of... mehr
Fresh from Angola to global markets
Fuelled by the carrier's commercial dynamics and cargo business development, Taag Angola Airlines will facilitate cargo transport on behalf of several customers, covering intercontinental destinations and promoting the Luanda hub. Angola’s flag carrier and Habana Forwarding... mehr
Two dual-mode locos for La Spezia
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal, a subsidiary of FS Italiane, will soon be putting Italy’s first two dual-mode shunting locomotives in operation in the port of La Spezia. They are Dual Shunter 2000 locomotives manufactured by the Czech company CZ Loko, which can be operated... mehr
Another honour for Emanuele Grimaldi
Emanuele Grimaldi, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping and managing director of Grimaldi Group, was awarded the ‘2024 Capital Link Maritime Sustainability Award’ on Tuesday 24 September at the 14th Annual Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum in... mehr
A promotion for Lauren Gleason
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has appointed Lauren Gleason as port director, overseeing all maritime business areas. Gleason has been at Massport since 2017, serving as interim port director, chief administrative officer and deputy port director of business... mehr
Ethiopia banks on rail for livestock transports
The Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company (EDR) has completed its first-ever shipment of livestock from central Ethiopia to Djibouti ports on the Red Sea. The new offer will further diversify the 752-km railway's transport services between the two countries,... mehr
Dachser adds Austrian office
Dachser has moved into a new hub in Graz that contains 403 sqm of office space with enhanced infrastructure and sustainability measures. The logistics provider shifted its air & sea logistics to the new site in early September. Located at the Technopark Raaba, it has... mehr
Santos greets new international port association
The new International Association of Port Development (Iaports) that has now been established in Santos, Brazil marks a historic development in the port sector. The association aims to enhance global competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability within the industry.... mehr