Controversy on water and land 
Proponents and opponents of the trimodal Gateway Basel Nord are closing ranks, as a cantonal vote on a third basin in the inland port in Basel-Stadt on 29 November comes closer. The initial investment in the project, which was approved by the cantonal parliament in February, is... more
First freight locomotive in India to run 120 kmph 
Alstom-built 12,000 HP electric locomotives have been officially approved by the Indian ministry of railways and RDSO to run freight trains at a maximum speed of 120. Earlier this year, Indian Railways began inducting the WAG 12B e-locos, which are the most powerful... more
East Africa is the new destination
Dutch Universal Africa Lines plans to introduce a new direct service between Northwest Europe and East Africa. West Africa is UAL's classic territory for over 35 years. Now, the company is expanding its network to reach East Africa and offer services to Mozambique, Tanzania... more
Swiss carrier tests obstacle detection system
Knorr-Bremse Switzerland is to integrate Israeli startup Rail Vision's electro-optic obstacle detection systems into shunting locomotives of Swiss railfreight operator SBB Cargo for extended prototype testing. Fitted with sensors, artificial intelligence and deep learning... more
Three-year-contract with Brazil's "Toys R us"
Ceva Logistics, the logistics arm of CMA CGM, has inked a three-year contract to provide warehousing, logistics and e-commerce services to the Ri-Happy Group, Brazil’s largest toy retailer. The logistics company will support all of Ri-Happy Group’s omni-channel capabilities... more
AAPA upgrades management
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has instated Mario Cordero, the executive director of the Californian port of Long Beach, as its new chairman of the board for the usual two-year term. Cordero was already elected to the role at the association's spring... more
Race horses as first guests on Southern African service
The Hong-Kong-based neutral air cargo broker and virtual airline Aero Africa launched its inaugural cargo flight on its new weekly scheduled freighter service Johannesburg - Mauritius - Johannesburg last weekend, on 10 October 2020. The B737-300F flew from JNB to MRU with 18... more
Elcome Dubai goes Europe
Dubai (UAE)-based Elcome International, a provider of maritime systems integration, installation and on-board services worldwide, has established its first service centre in Europe. Based in Sevilla, Spain, the new facility will offer shipboard navigation and communication... more
Generation change at Kube & Kubenz
After 40 years, Dr. Michael Kubenz has stepped down from his active executive role so that his son, Konstantin Kubenz (photo), has taken his place as new CEO of Kube & Kubenz. Konstantin Kubenz is now responsible for the organisation of the German forwarding company, which... more
More warehouse space for Dachser Mexico
The Mexican subsidiary of global logistics provider Dachser is expanding its bonded warehouse facility located in Parque el Marqués at Querétaro, a manufacturing hub in Central Mexico. The industries on the spot include automotive assembly, auto parts, aerospace and household... more