A tailwind for Ventofoils 
The Dutch company Econowind is pushing ahead with the building of its wind propulsion system Ventofoils to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of sea-going vessels. The Investment and Development Agency for the Northern Netherlands (NOM) and Horizon Flevoland have now... plus
Strong women, strong rail sector
In Germany’s railway industry, the proportion of female employees is around 18, as reported by a recent survey among the membership of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB). "If we significantly increase the proportion of women, we can also decisively reduce the... plus
Basel Westport Shuttle increases frequency
Starting today, 12 September 2023, Contargo is adding two more trains to the roundtrip services of its Basel Westport Shuttle (BWS). The capacity increase complements the existing frequency of currently five departures from Rotterdam (the Netherlands) and the new Basel Rhine... plus
UK ports go digital
CNS, a DP World company specialising in digital trade solutions, is introducing its CNS port community system (PCS) in UK ports. The cloud-based platform, replacing 'Compass,' offers HMRC compliance, enhanced ease of use, cross-platform integration, and adaptability to... plus
Chapman Freeborn: Jack Burt back on board
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Jack Burt as senior vice president of cargo for the Americas, effective immediately. With 15 years of experience in the international air cargo industry, Burt is rejoining... plus
Hub for storage, handling, sea and land freight
DB Schenker has opened a new location at the Port of Rostock, in a significant expansion of its services in northern Germany. The new terminal combines warehousing, transhipment, sea freight and land transport in one hub, which simplifies and speeds up logistics and cargo... plus
Atlantic eco voyage
The ‘Avontuur’, a cargo sailing ship of ‘Timbercoast cargo under sail’, is setting sail on its twelfth Atlantic voyage, providing an eco-friendly solution for transporting goods across the sea. A diverse crew of fifteen individuals from various countries will spend months... plus
Ceva opens new route from China
The new international road transport (TIR) routes run along the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan and China-Pakistan corridors. The first six trucks recently departed from Kashgar, China, crossed the border into Kyrgyzstan and arrived in Samarkand, Uzbekistan after a 1,100... plus
Alha: closer collaboration with Cargolux at MXP
Cargolux and Alha have signed a contract for ramp handling services at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). The one-stop-shop model ensures integrated control of shipments, from the warehouse to loading onto the aircraft and vice versa. The collaboration began back in 1995 when... plus
ZIM and MSC forge operational pact
ZIM and MSC have signed an operational cooperation agreement to enhance efficiency and service quality on multiple trade routes. The partnership involves vessel sharing, slot purchases and swaps. The aim is to offer cost efficiencies while maintaining a high-quality service for... plus