From Jordan to Pakistan 

In its annual report for 2023, AD Ports Group looks back on a year of international expansion, strategic acquisitions, and financial growth. The integration of Noatum, a worldwide logistics platform, and agreements in Jordan, Egypt, Pakistan, Republic of Congo, Kazakhstan,... more
Rail upgrade nearly doubles freight capacity 

Construction work has begun on the 104 km long Nis-Dimitrovgrad railway section in Serbia, which is part of the pan-European railway corridor X. The improved cargo link will strengthen Serbia’s connection with Bulgaria, shorten journey times and improve safety. It will also... more
NAP: eighth air cargo conference 

Neutral Air Partner (NAP) held its eighth Openap AGM & conference in mid-March this year, this time in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). The event brought together various players from the air cargo logistics industry. Reaching beyond networking, the conference featured presentations... more
Management change at K+L Poland 

Kuehne + Nagel Poland has a new managing director. Emilia Górska-Mytyk assumed responsibility for K+L’s Polish branch at the beginning of February 2024, succeeding Wojciech Sienicki, who has retired. She will be overseeing the company’s operations, leading a team of 1,700... more
A first for LH Cargo 

Lufthansa Cargo customers can now book their cargo on a B777F directly from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). The flight connection will be launched today, 3 April 2024, and will take place twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays.... more
Sustainability takes centre stage 

Rhenus Port Logistics in Rotterdam and Seaway 7 have renewed their partnership for another decade, building on a successful ten-year collaboration. Both companies are committed to enhancing the sustainability of their operations, with initiatives like using electric cranes and... more
An agile financial performance in 2023 

The Kuwait-based supply chain service provider Agility reported a successful performance in 2023, with its net profit totalling USD 270 million. Ebitda was up by 42.4% to over USD 835 million despite macroeconomic challenges. In particular, the company’s investments benefitted... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Male bats either have a large brain or large testicles. They can’t have both. more
A CEO for Ideo 

Contract logistics provider ID Logistics has appointed William Parramore as chief executive officer for its subsidiary Ideo. With more than 25 years of experience in logistics and supply chain services, Parramore is now in charge of the development of Ideo’s business in France... more
Improving groupage shipments to/from Denmark 

Freja has established a new groupage department in Aarhus, Denmark to optimise the organisation of groupage shipments to/from Denmark, the company said. Work processes have now been unified, which helps to ensure data quality and safety. The department handles shipments of... more