Setback for inland shipping in 2020 
France's inland navigation industry saw a decline last year after very strong growth in 2019 (+10% with 7.4 billion tkm). In 2020, river transport recorded a decrease of -10.5% in volumes (50.9 million t transported) and -11.5% in tkm (6.6 billion tkm). Thus, the level of... more
Full speed ahead from Hong Kong to Europe
A China Railway Express (CRE) train carrying electronic products, electrical and mechanical equipment, light textiles and other goods, was despatched from Pinghu South Station in Shenzhen and left China via the Alataw Pass. The train recently arrived in Duisburg, Germany after a... more
Strong links to Duluth and Minnesota
Minnesota governor Tim Walz has reappointed Yvonne Prettner Solon to a third term on the Duluth Seaway Port authority board of commissioners, a seven-member board, of which two commissioners are appointed by the governor. Prettner Solon served on the board as a Duluth City... more
Groundbreaking on East Coast
Philaport, the port of Philadelphia, is investing some USD 42 million in a new 18,800 sqm near-dock logistics centre. It will be run by Holt Logistics and is intended for storing and distributing a large variety of food commodities. The new warehouse is located around 1.5 km... more
Smarter ports with 5G private networks
Ericsson has released its new Connected Ports report, describing smart use cases that aim to optimise port operations. According to the World Bank, trade represented more than 60% of the world's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019, with maritime transport playing by far the... more
South Carolina Ports' COO "woman of the year"
Barbara Melvin, COO of the South Carolina State Ports Authority, was named the 2021 SCMA woman of the year at a virtual awards presentation held during the third annual Palmetto women’s manufacturing forum hosted by the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA). The... more
Postpandemic commitment
Network Airline Services (NAS) have renewed their GSA contract with Rwandair in Germany and France, cementing the relationship for a further two years. During the pandemic, the central African carrier has continued to operate flights, with their A330, to and from Europe,... more
Rolling out LNG network in Europe
Roland and Hoyer have signed a cooperation agreement to provide quick and simple payment procedures and enable customers to use various fuel cards at all LNG/CNG fuelling stations. In future, the Hoyer.Card.Europe will be valid at Rolande’s stations as well. The companies... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In the days of the Soviet Union a beach near Vladivostok was used as a waste disposal site for glass and ceramics. Now the colourful fragments have made it into a tourist attraction. more
Gregory Distribution swallows Pollock
England-based Gregory Distribution is taking over the Scottish company Pollock (Scotrans), including its affiliate Pollock Express. Headquartered in Bathgate, West Lothian, Pollock looks back on more than 80 years of operation. It is a well-known in Scotland and, like Gregory, a... more