Deeper channel at Felixstowe 
The English port of Felixstowe has completed the deepening of its main approach channel and of its berths 8 and 9, enhancing accessibility for the world’s largest container vessels. The approach channel’s depth has been increased from 14.5 to 16 m, while berths 8 and 9 have been... plus
A critical logistics pick
Global Critical Logistics (GCL) has appointed Amanda Barlow as its vice-president of risk management and business affairs. Barlow, who previously served as senior vice-president with Roanoke Insurance Group, joined GCL on 2 October. She’ll provide leadership of the group’s... plus
‘Book and claim’ offer for HVO
Kuehne+Nagel has launched a ‘book and claim’ insetting scheme for road logistics customers who purchase hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to reduce transport emissions. In a first stage, the service will be available to customers in Europe, with expansion beyond Europe due in... plus
Waco and BlueBox tracking partnership
The Waco System has entered into a partnership with the freight visibility platform BlueBox Systems to bring members real-time tracking of their cargo shipments in the air and ocean freight supply chain. Waco members now have access to BlueBox’s two freight dashboards,... plus
Silk Way West’s first B777F
Silk Way West Airlines’ first Boeing B777 freighter arrived at Heydar Aliyev International Airport recently, making the airline the newest operator of the world’s largest, longest range and most capable twin-engine freighter. The 777F will enable Silk Way West to increase its... plus
Noatum sells BCDS stake
Noatum, a Spanish affiliate of the AD Ports Group, has sold its 27.9% stake in the Barcelona Container Depot Service Group (BCDS) for EUR 11 million, generating a one-time capital gain of EUR 10 million. This divestment is in line with the AD Ports Group’s strategy to manage its... plus
A freight train as fast as a high-speed passenger train
Russian Railways (RZD) and Russian Post have started a trial to test an express container train service to the port of Novorossiysk. The first train left Vorsino, south of Moscow, on 1 October, and arrived in Novorossiysk on the Black Sea coast a day later. The express train... plus
Safram Basel now on the banks of the Rhine
The office of the forwarder Safram has relocated from Pratteln, a few kilometres upstream, to a brand-new facility in Basel. “The move represents a significant milestone for us and brings us closer to our customers and to the French and German borders with Basel,” the branch of... plus
Thai’s ties to a champion cargo system
Thai Airways has renewed its contract with Champ’s Traxon Cargohub, strengthening a partnership that support its operational growth. Thai Airways thus benefits from being part of the largest air cargo community, with digital access to more than 4,000 forwarders and stakeholders... plus
Coup de théâtre à Hambourg 
La participation minoritaire de MSC à HHLA continue de faire des vagues. Nul doute que les ports nordiques doivent faire preuve d’imagination pour affronter la concurrence européenne à l’ouest. Après l’échec d’une éventuelle coopération entre les exploitants de terminaux HHLA et... plus