Progress with e-methanol hybrid ships 
Stena Line has marked significant milestones in the construction of its Newmax hybrid vessels, with “Stena Futura” launched into the water and the keel laid for “Stena Connecta” at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Weihai. Once operational, these vessels will boost freight... plus
Dachser relocates in Normandy
Argan has completed a 15,200 sqm hub in Bolbec, Normandy, and will now welcome Dachser’s contract logistics team to the warehouse. Situated 20 km from Le Havre’s harbour and in proximity to Rouen, the business district of Bolbec St Jean offers strategic connections in the... plus
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
Fuelling HGV’s with bio-LNG
Bio-LNG significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional LNG or diesel. It can also be used in existing plants and vehicles. Paneuropa is therefore increasingly relying on bio-LNG and supplying all filling stations on Q1 Energie's LNG network with this... 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
A cross-continental delivery network
Connecting Asia with Europe, GLS and SF are building a bilateral network partnership with their respective parcel and logistics expertise. Based in Europe, GLS will now expand to enable its customers to use SF’s network in China, India, Singapore, Vietnam, and many more Pacific... plus
TGP picks global chartering manager
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Panos Patsadas as global chartering manager. Patsadas brings over 17 years of international shipping experience to the role, further strengthening TGP’s capabilities in key shipping sectors including breakbulk, heavy lift, and dry bulk.... plus
Integrating solar and shore power systems
Asyaport, Turkey’s largest container terminal, has launched the nation’s first onshore power supply (OPS) system for container vessels, marking a major step in decarbonising maritime logistics. This system supplies high-voltage power to berthed vessels, reducing emissions... plus
Railfreight slows down
Switzerland’s railfreight volumes are still not picking up. In Q3/2024, the sector recorded 2.74 billion net tonne kilometres (nkm), the second-lowest figure since the start of quarterly rail reporting. Only during the covid pandemic in Q2/2020 were fewer goods transported... plus
In the midst of Milan
Corsalis has launched a new project in the heart of Milan, where it is looking to repurpose an old car park into a modern logistics space. The site, dubbed “La Fucina Della Barona”, measures 4,250 sqm and is just 2 km away from Milan’s Navigli canals. After buying the... plus