Three railways to boost Middle Corridor 
The railways in Kazakhstan, Georgia and Azerbaijan have agreed to set up a joint venture on a parity basis, aiming to develop transport services on the Trans-Caspian International Transport (TCIT) route. The JV will provide services on a one-stop-shop principle, guarantee... more
First Inuk to lead Canadian North
Canadian North, an Inuit-owned airline, has announced a strategic leadership transition to further support its mission to serve remote and northern communities in Canada’s Arctic. Effective immediately, Shelly De Caria, current VP for sales, marketing & distribution, will... more
Kezad to build new Emirati logistics hub
Kezad Group, a developer of economic zones in the UAE, is building infrastructure projects worth AED 330 million in Abu Dhabi. The projects are part of AD Ports Group’s five-year organic capex programme scheduled for 2023-2027. Kezad Al Ma’mourah Area B1 has been planned by... more
50% less CO2 than maximum permitted by EU
The Spanish long-haul transport specialist Logista has acquired multi-temperature trailers fitted with Advancer Spectrum A-500 Spc refrigeration equipment made by Thermo King. The CO2 emissions of these green tech direct injection engines are 50% lower than the maximum permitted... more
A drink in the heart of Paris
OBD Grand Paris and Sogestran Logistics introduced an urban river logistics solution in June 2023, allowing beverage delivery vehicles to be reloaded in central Paris. OBD Grand Paris focuses on sustainable urban logistics to address decarbonisation and reduce city traffic.... more
Royal Air Maroc – from the USA to the world
Globe Air Cargo USA and Royal Air Maroc Cargo have reinforced their long-standing GSSA contract and launched a winter schedule promotion to showcase the airline’s widespread network, including in-demand niche destinations in Africa. Royal Air Maroc operates regular flights... more
16.3 million t of air cargo handled in ten years
The Cathay Cargo Terminal (CCT) recently celebrated its tenth anniversary of full operations with a VIP dinner party attended by Algernon Yau as the guest of honour. The secretary for commerce and economic development of the Hong Kong SAR spoke about his time as the CCT's... more
Construction of Dutch hydrogen network begins
The construction of a national hydrogen network, commencing in the port of Rotterdam, was officially inaugurated on 27 October. The presence of King Willem-Alexander, minister for climate and energy Rob Jetten, mayor of Rotterdam Ahmed Aboutaleb, and the king's commissioner... more
A new CEO for TGW Logistics
The Foundation Board of TGW Future Privatstiftung, sole owner of TGW Logistics, has named Henry Puhl as chief executive officer. Puhl will assume his new position from February 2024 and succeed Harald Schröpf, who is retiring in 2024 after six years as TGW Logistics’... more
A train from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean
The Lobito Corridor in Africa is taking shape: The African Development Bank and Africa Finance Corporation have joined the USA and EU in support of Angola, Congo and Zambia in signing a seven-party MOU to develop the Lobito Corridor and the new Zambia - Lobito line. The new... more