Handing over the baton at WSC
The board of the World Shipping Council (WSC) has appointed Joe Kramek as its new president and CEO, to succeed John Butler when he retires at the end of July. Kramek brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, from both the maritime sector and government... mehr
100 days of strategic partnership
Cargo-Partner joined the NX Group at the beginning of January 2024. The companies recently held an event in Vienna to celebrate 100 days of successful collaboration. With complementary networks in Europe and Asia, they have been working together in sea and airfreight as well as... mehr
DB Schenker grows with Daimler in Australia
The truck manufacturer has commissioned Schenker to operate its new contract logistics warehouse in Melbourne in the Australian state of Victoria. The storage facility encompasses more than 40,000 spare parts for trucks and buses and stocks everything from small washers to... mehr
An eco-friendlier service
Global shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has introduced One Leaf+, a new service designed to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and improve transparency in their shipping operations. The service provides clients with alternative fuel options and third-party... mehr
Enhancing car carrier operations in Japan
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has partnered with Japan Cargo Tally Corporation (JCTC) to introduce a new system, J-Carps, to enhance the efficiency and capacity of car carrier operations in Japan. Historically, shipping companies and JCTC used separate systems to track cargo loads,... mehr
Preise anpassen: So kann’s gehen
Für viele Logistiker ist das Navigieren durch wirtschaftlich turbulente Zeiten eine grosse Herausforderung. Denn obwohl sich die Inflation im Vorjahr leicht verringerte, stehen die Unternehmen der Branche weiterhin vor dem Problem deutlicher Kostensteigerungen. Gleichzeitig hält... mehr
A first in Hong Kong
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), a subsidiary of Sats, has introduced autonomous electric tractors (AET) for cargo handling at its terminal in Hong Kong. AETs offer uninterrupted service for extended hours, provide reliable support, and maintain operational efficiency. They... mehr
ICTSI wins bid to modernise Iloilo port
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has officially been granted a 25-year concession to manage and develop the Visayas Container Terminal (VCT) in Iloilo City, Philippines. The aim of the deal is to enhance the economic prospects of the Western Visayas region... mehr
Hong Kong again tops the busiest cargo airports
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 4.3 million t of cargo in 2023. According to the latest data released yesterday by Airports Council International (ACI), it is the 13th time since 2010 that HKIA has been named the busiest cargo airport in the world. Jack So,... mehr
Maersk expands to Sri Lanka
Logistics provider Maersk has opened a new 9,290 sqm facility in Wattala, Sri Lanka to focus on 3PL and export consolidation services. Wattala is located close to major trade routes and is only 11 km from the seaport. The warehouse can serve almost the entire Colombo market... mehr