BA reconfigures interiors of two B777-200 
British Airways has removed the seats and stripped the interiors of two of its grounded B777-200. In March, the airline began operating cargo-only services with no passengers, carrying cargo solely in the hold. In April, BA started carrying cargo on its seats, while these recent... more
European support for Estonian railway upgrade
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 95 million, 25-year tenor, loan agreement with the Estonian national railway company Eesti Raudtee to modernise the Estonian network. All interventions are located on the TEN-T, including on the North Sea – Baltic Corridor.... more
DVF welcomes Konux
Konux has joined the Deutsche Verkehrsforum (German transport forum, DVF), bringing its expertise in the rail industry to support the aims of this national association for mobility that campaigns for an efficient and sustainable transport system. The start-up company enables... more
Logifarma joins Bomi Group
Bomi Group, a provider of integrated logistics serving the healthcare sector, announces the acquisition of Logifarma, a long-standing Italian company specialising in pharmaceutical logistics. Logifarma was born in 1997 in Pomezia. To date, the company is one of Italy's... more
Cyber risks - on land and at sea
PC security software provider McAfee has reported that between January and April 2020 cloud-based cyber-attacks on all businesses increased by 630%. The coronavirus pandemic is also leaving the maritime and offshore energy sectors vulnerable to cyber-attack, with Naval Dome,... more
Doubling up in Dammam 
Saudi Global Ports (SGP), a subsidiary of Singapore’s PSA International, and Mawani, the Saudi Ports Authority, have agreed to build and operate two container terminals at the King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam. Saudi Customs’ measures also support the move. more
Take-overs expand network to 21,000 km
Canadian Pacific (CP) has completed the acquisition of the Central Maine & Quebec Railway US (CMQ US). Together with the earlier take-over of Central Maine & Quebec Railway Canada (CMQ Canada), this completes CP's purchase of the entire CMQ network. CMQ US and CMQ... more
Two traditions merging in Basel
An acquisition in Switzerland: The Basel-headquartered Nauta, a freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 1947, has acquired the company Bonatrans, founded in 1977. Marino Ballo, managing director and owner of Bonatrans, will stay on board in supporting the... more
Criminals can't wait for restart of professional sport
While the professional sports leagues NBA and NHL in North America are working on concepts for resuming their playing seasons that were interrupted in March, smugglers are trying to benefit from the fans’ joyful anticipation. At two airports, US customs and border control... more