Brexit not affecting Rotterdam 
In Q3/2021 the port of Rotterdam saw the container volumes return to pre-Covid levels. Total freight throughput in the Dutch port rose to 118.5 million t, 14.6% more than in the same period last year. Throughput in the first nine months of this year amounted to 350.1 million t,... plus
Ceva open for business in Uzbekistan
To extend its range in Central Asia, Ceva Logistics – having already opened an office in Almaty (Kazakhstan) in 2020 – has now also established a new office in Tashkent (Uzbekistan). Landlocked Uzbekistan offers some potential for multimodal overland transport options by rail... plus
Aero Africa extends reach
Aero Africa Sub Saharan South Africa, a branch of Aero Africa air cargo management group, has been appointed as cargo GSA by Fitsair. The Sri Lankan carrier founded in 1997 has a vast interline network supported by special prorate agreements with over 150 partner carriers... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In India, distilled cow urine is sometimes more expensive than milk. plus
Tiaca reappoints chair and vice chair
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) reports that chair Steven Polmans (left) and vice chair Sanjeev Gadhia (right) will continue their work at the association's helm for the next two years. The board of directors approved an additional term to ensure a long-term... plus
More funds to recharge points
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission (EC) have signed an agreement that will make it possible to combine EU grants and long-term EIB financing for alternative fuel infrastructure projects. Over EUR 1.5 billion in EU grants will thus become available... plus
More money for Wakeo
Paris-based Wakeo, a data platform for shipping visibility, recently raised USD 11 million in a series A financing round. The company uses a global network of sources to collect data, which is bundled on a specific platform, for example in order to anticipate disruptions and... plus
New IT hub in Porto
A new IT centre in Portugal has been launched by Kuehne+Nagel. According to a press release it will “focus on developing new products, e-solutions and digital services”. About 200 software engineers will be employed in Porto by mid-2022 on standardisation and automation... plus
Cargologic adds vehicle and GSE maintenance
Cargologic, the Swiss provider of airfreight transhipment services, is extending its portfolio: with effect from 1 January 2022, the company will take over the vehicle maintenance and ground support equipment (GSE) business from SR Technics Switzerland. As a result,... plus
Railway wins climate leadership award
The centre for climate and energy solutions and the climate registry have awarded the climate leadership prize 2021 to railway operator CSX in recognition of the company’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The US class I railways earned the prestigious... plus