International Transport Journal under new ownership 
On 1 November 2024 the MedTrix Group transferred the ownership of the International Transport Journal (ITJ) and the associated titles ITJ Daily, Swisstrans, Worldtrans and the Swiss Shipping Guide, including all of the rights and obligations involved therein, to the Logismedia... plus
Rates rise further
According to the latest analysis by World ACD Market Data, average worldwide air cargo spot rates rose by a further +5% in the last full week of October. The reasons are week-on-week (WoW) increases in spot prices from Asia Pacific (+3%), Europe (+7%), and Central & South... plus
ITJ – nouveau propriétaire 
MedTrix Group AG et Logismedia Group AG sont parvenus à un accord. Le 1er novembre 2024, l’International Transport Journal (ITJ) et les médias ITJ Daily, Swisstrans, Swiss Shipping Guide et Worldtrans, ainsi que tous les droits et obligations, passent entre les mains de... plus
USD 280 million upgrade at Nador West terminal
CMA CGM and Marsa Maroc have entered a 25-year joint venture to equip and operate half of the Nador West Med container terminal, overseeing 750 m of quay and 35 ha of container yard. Together, they aim to achieve a 1.2 million teu annual throughput through a USD 280 million... plus
Pushback vers l’avenir
Les voyages et les vols sont de retour. Ce qui compte après la pandémie sur le tarmac des aéroports a été présenté à la GSE Expo Europe en septembre à Lisbonne. Andreas Haug, rédacteur en chef de l’ITJ, a questionné à ce propos Stavros Hatziiannou, responsable des ventes d’un... plus
Stepping into South Africa
By establishing its 62nd international office in Durban, Charter Link Logistic has now moved into the South African market. The business will be led by Natasha Kassipersad on account of her industry experience. The new investment in this area will enable the Hong Kong-based... plus
Mr. Marine welcomes new CEO
Mr. Marine, which specialises in the testing, inspection, and certification of marine elevators, ballast water treatment systems and marine fixed and portable instruments, has appointed Charles Laarhuis as its new chief executive officer, effective 15 October 2024. Succeeding... plus
Il-76 cargo plane probably shot down in Sudan
An Ilyushin Il-76 freighter of New Way Cargo, which is headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), but has strong ties to Kyrgyzstan, crashed on 21 October in North Darfur, Sudan. Further to the Aviation Safety Network, it departed its home base and headed to Amdjarass (Chad), but... plus
Swissport clinches SGHA contract in Nairobi
Saudia Cargo has signed a new ‘standard ground handling agreement’ (SGHA) with Swissport International, which will serve as its official ground-handling agent at Nairobi Airport. Swissport will handle all aspects of ground support, including cargo handling, loading and... plus
And the best pet shipping airlines are ...
Airlines play a crucial role in pet shipping, acting as vital partners in guaranteeing the safe and efficient transportation of pets. Ipata is the global network of professional pet shippers, with members in over 90 countries serving more than 700 airports worldwide. At... plus