Tigers bolsters international sales team 
Tigers has welcomed a new dedicated international sales team to its global network as it continues to expand globally to meet increasing customer demand. The new team, which covers Asia-Pacific (Apac), South Africa, Europe, and North America, aims to grow the company's... mehr
Kale Logistics Solutions relocates in New Delhi
Kale Logistics Solutions, a logistics software provider, has expanded its national footprint by relocating to a bigger and more centrally located regional office on Kasturba Gandhi Marg in New Delhi (India). The new facility is strategically located closer to government... mehr
Kiwi Rail to invest in freight fleet
According to a press release, New Zealand’s rail operator Kiwi Rail has entered into an over USD 50 million rail wagon contract with China-based CRRC Qiqihar Rolling Stock. Under the relevant disclosure rules for transactions exceeding USD 50 million, Kiwi Rail has ordered 450... mehr
154 freight trains now bypassing Krasnodar
Freight trains have started bypassing Krasnodar (Russia) following last week's opening of Krasnodar-Caucasus Railways' new 65 km long Kozyrki-Severo railway line. From now on, scheduled freight services will use the new line; the number of freight trains is due to reach 154... mehr
Descartes makes NCA Acas-compliant
Descartes Systems Group, a logistics IT provider, has announced that Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), operator of airfreight services to 15 cities in Asia, the USA and Europe, is using the Descartes air cargo advance screening solution (Acas) to meet the recent mandatory... mehr
200 platforms for hauling more containers by rail
Russia-based United Transport and Logistics Company – Eurasian Railway Alliance (UTLC ERA) has signed an agreement with Belarusian manufacturer OPME for 200 x 80 foot container railcars. The units are due for delivery before the end of April 2019. The total value of the... mehr
Turkish Cargo's first steps at future home base
Turkish Cargo has carried out the first air cargo transport services from Istanbul Airport. The commercial A321 inland flight from the new airport to Ankara took place on 4 February. Another flight - this time an international one with a B737 - went from Istanbul to Lefkoşa... mehr
Toll Group unveils high-tech control room
The Toll Group has introduced its first ever Australian control room in Melbourne. It will improve safety and raise the efficiency of deliveries throughout Australia. The control room, the new nerve centre for the group’s national road network, is responsible for monitoring... mehr
Global freight capacity grows by 3.5% in 2018
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) released full-year 2018 data for global airfreight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs) grew by 3.5% compared to 2017. This was significantly lower than the extraordinary 9.7% growth recorded... mehr
Improving Russia - India freight services
RZD Logistics and Container Corporation of India (Concor) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for exploring logistics opportunities in Russia, India and the international transport corridors (ITC), including the north-south ITC. RZD Logistics and Concor will make... mehr