Saudia Cargo: over 1,500 cargo flights in 100 days 
Saudia Cargo has operated more than 1,500 flights since the Covid-19 restrictions came into effect in March. 500 of these flights were operated using passenger aircraft deployed for international air cargo. From March through June, Saudia Cargo transported around 75,000 t of... more
K Line's revised 2050 vision
The Japan-based shipping company K Line has thoroughly revised its long-term guideline concerning environmental policy, the so-called “K Line environmental vision 2050 - blue seas for the future", which comprises initiatives of ecological preservation like the reduction of... more
Bertschi Group expands board of directors
The Bertschi Group has appointed China expert Kurt Haerri and Jörg Berner, the first member of the third generation, to its board of directors. Haerri has been working for Schindler since 1987, currently as senior vice president. He represented the company in China, where he... more
Lyon Xpress now available for intermodal cargo
Belgian railfreight operator Lineas has upgraded its regular train service between Antwerp in Belgium and Lyon in France to include intermodal volumes. The Lyon Xpress travels three times per week back and forth between the operator’s main hub in Antwerp and the Port Edouard... more
Logistics company Martin Baur relies on TIS
Logistics services provider Martin Baur, a partner in CTL's general cargo network, intends to use the telematics software Tislog developed by TIS to simplify its processes for short and long haul traffic and stock turnover. The conversion will be carried out in two steps as... more
Bolloré's West Africa airlift extended until 31 July
Against the backdrop of the Covid-19 health crisis, Bolloré Logistics is extending its special weekly cargo freight service between Europe and West Africa until 31 July 2020. The "WARA Air Service" may even be extended further if air freight capacity restrictions... more
Maersk believes in customs business
Danish shipping company A.P. Moeller-Maersk will buy Sweden-based KGH Customs Services for SKR 2.6 billion (approx. EUR 250 million) from investor Bridgepoint Development Capital. With this acquisition, Maersk aims to widen its customer portfolio in Europe and improve its... more
Pilot to steer ministry of transport
After the recent municipal elections, in which his party suffered a substantial defeat, France's president reshuffled part of his cabinet. After prime minister Edouard Philippe's resignation and his replacement by Jean Castex, Macron has now appointed some new ministers as well.... more
12 days from Khorgos to Kosakoy
Members of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Consortium – ADY Container (Azerbaijan), KTZ Express (Kazakhstan), GR Logistics (Georgia) and Pacific Eurasia Logistics (Turkey) - have set a new record by delivering a freight train from Khorgos (Altinkol train station) on... more
Best further expands its services in Southeast Asia
Best, an integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China, has announced plans for further expansion into Southeast Asia. Best's launch of express delivery services in Malaysia, Cambodia and Singapore follows its entry into Thailand and Vietnam... more