«Uberisierung» der Schifffahrt? 
Eine digitale Frachtplattform mit grünem Gewissen – Interview mit Alexander Varvarenko von Shipnext. Die Schifffahrt in einen digitalen Marktplatz umzuwandeln, ist ein seit Jahrzehnten laufendes Projekt. Wenn sich eine solche Plattform wie Shipnext aber zusätzlich mit... mehr
Daily freight trains to Apapa port terminal 
The rail corridor between Lagos and Ibad in Nigeria has extended its standard gauge rail line from one to three. It is directly connected with the APM Terminal at Apapa port, which is the only container terminal in Nigeria with on-site rail connectivity. The hub offers a... mehr
Weekly bimodal Central Asia service launched
Maersk has introduced a new transport service. It combines ship and rail and offers an end-to-end solution for Central Asia with a particular focus on Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The new service aims to enhance the efficiency of cargo transport particularly for consumer,... mehr
Sierra Leone: new director general for SLCAA
Alhaji Fanday Turay, minister of transport and aviation of Sierra Leone, thanked the outgoing director general the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Moses Tiffa Baio for his leadership and service to the aviation industry. The minister introduced Ms Musa Yeroh... mehr
A promotion for Xavier Avrard
Transport and logistics services provider Geodis has appointed Xavier Avrard as chief strategy officer. He will join the group’s management board, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, CEO of Geodis. Avrard came to Geodis in 2014 as group controller, was then appoin... mehr
Inaugural commercial flight for USC
ACC Aviation now provides support to Madagascar Airlines on another ACMI flight in collaboration with USC, an airline based in Germany. The first flight was conducted on 5 September 2023, from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Ivato International Airport in... mehr
Ethiopian enhances its cargo service in Mexico
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has repositioned its operations from Mexico City Airport (MEX) to the brand-new Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) starting from 2 September 2023. Ethiopian Airlines has been operating to Mexico City twice a week using B777F... mehr
Spot rate at its lowest in more than three years
According to the latest weekly market analysis from Clive Data Services, part of Xeneta, the global air cargo spot rate flattened to USD 2.19 per kg in August, its lowest level since the onset of the pandemic. Of ten major trade lanes, only China-USA and Southeast Asia-USA... mehr
Die Supply Chain und Mutter Natur
Mehr Naturkatastrophen fordern höheren Tribut. Früher ging es vor allem die Rückversicherer an. Heute aber müssen alle Akteure der Supply Chain vermehrt auf die Auswirkungen von Naturkatastrophen achten. Niedrige Wasserstände sind aktuell erneut Thema. mehr
Etihad Cargo boosts belly capacity
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will offer additional belly hold cargo capacity via 90 new passenger flights as part of the airline's winter schedule starting September 2023 and operate 29 weekly flights to new destinations. The airline will... mehr