Container streams struck by coronavirus 
In its Sunday Spotlight 449, the Copenhagen (Denmark)-based maritime consultancy and analyst Sea-Intelligence pointed out "the rapid escalation in blank sailings" and further consequences that the coronavirus has for the global container market. Since export... more
Unsinn takes over HRB Heinemann
With retroactive effect from 1 January 2020, Unsinn Fahrzeugtechnik from Holzheim (Bavaria, Germany) takes over the majority share of HRB Heinemann, which is headquartered in Nassenwil (Canton Zurich, Switzerland). With this acquisition, Unsinn, a medium-sized company known... more
Another trailblazer in environmental care
CDP (formerly known as the carbon disclosure project) has awarded Geodis an “A-”rating for 2019. The group is now categorised as a ‘leader’ in environmental care. This result recognises the global logistics provider as a trailblazer that implements the relevant actions to... more
Pelican Biothermal acquires Nanocool
Pelican Biothermal has acquired Nanocool, an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based manufacturer of temperature-controlled packaging solutions. “The core competency of Pelican Biothermal and Nanocool — innovative temperature-controlled packaging — is very much aligned, but there is... more
AV Dawson's director to drive business growth strategy
AV Dawson, which owns and operates a 404,686 sqm port and logistics facility in Middlesbrough, has promoted Charlie Nettle from his previous role as head of commercial and marketing to a new directorial position on the board to help drive forward the business’ growth strategy.... more
Turkish Airlines adds 60th destination in Africa
Turkish Airlines started its operations to Malabo on 7 February 2020, making the capital of Equatorial Guinea its 319th destination. As the carrier's 60th African destination, the thrice weekly flights to Malabo will be operated on the Istanbul – Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Malabo... more
Barcelona's 2019 figures hold the balance
Altogether, the port of Barcelona sees 2019 as a year of consolidation. It achieved a turnover of EUR 172 million in 2019, moving sideways with regards to the 2018 result of EUR 174 million. This income stability was achieved despite the 10% reduction of the cargo fees, which... more
New look for Ukrainian railways
The Deutsche Bahn (DB) will provide the Ukrainian state-owned railways Ukrsalisnyzja (UZ) with entrepreneurial and technical advice and support over the next few years. The companies recently signed a MoU to this effect. The aim is a gradual restructuring of the Ukrainian... more
A dozen more vessels for UHL's fleet
Recently, United Heavy Lift (UHL) in Hamburg took over a heavy lift fleet of nine newbuilds. “Carbon emissions of the eco-friendly F900 vessels are 30 - 50% lower compared to the existing heavy lift fleet in the market,” said managing director Lars Rolner. The current... more
Gone with the wind
Thanks to Storm Ciara, several airlines operating on the North Atlantic route reported a night of speed records. With 5:13, a B787 of Norwegian chronicled the fastest ever flight between New York and London. According to Flightradar24, British Airways set a new subsonic... more