Auftrags-Rekord 
Containerschiffe sind Trumpf – zumindest ab 8,000 TEU. Die internationale Schifffahrtsorganisation Bimco vermeldet einen Rekord-Auftragsbestand für Containerschiffe. Zudem geht die Organisation davon aus, dass Linienreedereien ihre Flotten in den kommenden Jahren vergrössern... mehr
You wool not believe the twist in this yarn – CBP 
What started as a routine Customs and Border Protection examination of a shipment of yarn from India ended in the seizure of nearly 70,000 Zolpidem Tartrate pills on 16 January. Officers initially examined the shipment, consisting of 96 rolls of black yarn spooled around pink... mehr
Record growth in air cargo demand – Iata
The newest data from the International Air Transport Association (Iata) shows that, compared to 2023, full-year demand in 2024 increased by 11.3%. With those numbers it exceeded record volumes from 2021, according to Iata. Full-year capacity also rose by around 7%, while... mehr
Major locomotive order from Guinea
The Wabtec Corporation, a US manufacturer, has secured a USD 248 million order for its ‘Evolution Series’ locomotives and services from Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS). The locos will support rail operations for the Baowu & Winning joint venture at the high-grade iron ore... mehr
US short line Phoenix Rail formed
The infrastructure manager Ancala has acquired Lehigh Valley Rail Management (LVRM), in order to establish the US short line Phoenix Rail. The firm recently completed the acquisition of LVRM, an owner and operator of short-line railway and intermodal infrastructure in... mehr
AIT executives in new roles
AIT Worldwide Logistics, a global supply chain solutions provider, has appointed Ray Fennelly as its chief development officer (CDO), and Ann Nemphos as its chief information officer (CIO). This executive management restructuring is in line with the company’s leadership as well... mehr
Crowning a Colombian candidate
ABC Cargo Logistic has become the Waco System’s Colombian member, enhancing the British network with its local hubs and forwarding portfolio. The company has already been active for almost four decades and has amassed a network of offices at all major Colombian ports; it also... mehr
Heiter durch schwere See
United Heavy Lift führt Wetterrouting-Plattform ein. Syroco, A French climate tech startup, das die Energiewende im Seeverkehr unterstützt, bestückt elf Schiffe eines führenden Anbieters von Seetransportdiensten für Schwergut, Stückgut und Projektfrachten mit seiner... mehr
BNSF upgrading and extending network
The US Class I railway BNSF is set to invest USD 3.8 billion in its network. The largest component is devoted to maintenance projects, including replacing and upgrading railtracks, infrastructure such as ballast and rail ties, and maintaining rolling stock. It will consist of... mehr
Chilean rail logistician modernising loco fleet
Transap in Chile is investing in fleet renewal and to this end has ordered four C30ACi locomotives from the US manufacturer Wabtec. The investment is required due to growing business and is in line with Transap’s strategy to offer more efficient, safe and sustainable railway... mehr