Davies Turner launches new LCL 
UK-based Davies Turner is expanding its portfolio of ocean freight services between UK and India with the launch of a direct weekly LCL service to Nhava Sheva. The forwarder's previous service to the Indian port ran via transhipment in Jebel Ali. Now, the direct link offers a... more
Liebherr comes to the rescue
Liebherr recently delivered a new LHM 800 High Rise mobile harbour crane to the port of Esbjerg in Denmark. It arrived only a short time after an incident in the Kiel Canal, in which an LHM 600 ordered by Port Esbjerg was damaged while passing under the Holtenau High Bridge.... more
Cargojet renews strategic contract in Canada
Cargojet has extended the master services agreement with Canada Post Corporation and Purolator (Canada Post Group of Companies “CPGOC”) until 30 September 2029. An additional option to renew to 31 March 2031 remains available. Cargojet and CPGOC first entered into the... more
Seven new associate directors for Baxter Freight
Baxter Freight, one of UK’s fastest growing freight forwarders, which reached a GBP 37 million turnover within eight years, has created a brand-new level of management to achieve its ambitious growth plans for 2023. The newly appointed associate directors will be responsible... more
Sealogis with wind in its sails
Zéphyr & Borée, a French start-up and a specialist for wind-powered and low-carbon maritime transport, has chosen Sealogis, a subsidiary of Geodis, as its shipping agent for France. The start-up designs sail-powered cargo ships. This technological innovation will help... more
More traction units to bolster interstate service
Qube in Australia is acquiring twelve new GT46 locomotives from Progress Rail. With 4,500 horsepower, the heavy-haul units will be used for Qube’s new interstate services between Melbourne and Sydney. The GT46s will be delivered in New South Wales, commencing August 2023. ... more
Dachser Hörsching expanded
The logistics company Dachser recently completed the expansion of its warehouse in Hörsching near Linz. The company invested around EUR 4.3 million the project. The additional warehouse and logistics space spans almost 6,000 sqm and adds 10,500 more pallet spaces to the previous... more
Dutch inland shipper changes hands
Honkoop Barging, a Dutch provider of inland shipping services in the Benelux region, has sold all its assets to Contargo with effect from 1 January 2023. The management and staff of the inland shipping company and its freight contracts and customer contacts will be transferred... more
Mass production of XD and XF Electric ready to go
The road haulage company DAF is expanding its production facilities with a new electric truck assembly factory in Eindhoven (Netherlands), where the production of the new generation DAF XD and XF Electric is set to commence this spring. These fully electric vehicles provide... more
Cooperation in Japan
Silk Way West Airlines and Nippon Express Holdings have signed an air cargo memorandum of understanding to enhance their solutions portfolio and respond more flexibly to changing supply chains. The agreement strengthens Silk Way West Airlines’ presence in the Japanese market... more