USA invests in airports 
The US department of transportation’s federal aviation administration (FAA) will award more than USD 627.7 million in infrastructure and safety projects through the FY/2021 airport improvement programme. The funding includes 449 grants to 390 airports in 39 states, Puerto... plus
Cyprus Shipping seeks strategy
Cyprus shipping is looking for a long-term strategic vision. To this end, the Cyprus shipping deputy ministry (SDM) has launched a consultation campaign to gather feedback on key maritime issues. This open consultation will continue through April and May and focus on three... plus
Cyberfreight gets swallowed
Sydney-based Cyberfreight is being taken over by Trade Window, effective 1 April 2021. Cyberfreight, a logistics software business which has been operating for over 20 years, has a portfolio of over 250 customers spanning New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Pacific Islands, Papua... plus
New commercial manager in Cologne
Christian Möhrmann is taking over full responsibility for all the commercial activities of Cologne (Germany)-based HGK Shipping, which, with a staff of around 1,000, operates a fleet of roughly 300 own and chartered ships. In his new role, Möhrmann will complement the... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), one of the founding fathers of the USA, invented swimming flippers when he was eleven years old. plus
Thirteenth record in a row
Canadian National Railways’ (CN) large investments of CAD 10 billion (EUR 6.67 billion) in track, safety enhancing technologies, locomotives and railcars since 2018 are now paying off. In March 2021, the carrier moved 2.95 million t of western Canadian grain, exceeding the... plus
Par voie fluviale jusqu’au Brésil
Deux compagnies fluviales et des ports de trois pays font équipe dans le cadre des exportations latino-américaines. plus
ITJ Video News – 8 April 2021
In the ITJ Video News of 8 April 2021, editor-in-chief Chris Doepgen looks at a joint service launched by Maersk, MSC and Zim from China and Vietnam to the US East Coast; Argentinian exports of yerba mate managed by Dachser Argentina; All Nippon Airways' deployment of... plus
Emirates Skycargo signs GHA with SAL
Saudi Arabian Logistics Company (SAL), which provides ground handling services for many airlines at Saudi Arabia’s local airports and logistic support with cargo chain solutions, has signed a cargo ground handling agreement with Emirates Skycargo, as part of its strategy to... plus
8,000 t less
Carbon free and no empty journeys: With its new "Bayern-Shuttle", DB Cargo has partnered with Austrian logistics provider Cargo-Serv to ensure climate-friendly deliveries to Bavaria's automotive industry and its suppliers. Without CO2 emissions, steel is... plus