Collaboration in maritime intermodal transport 
To develop an intermodal network between the Ligurian ports, Switzerland and southern Germany: this is the aim of the cooperation agreement signed between Logtainer and Hupac. The operators will combine their respective strengths, to the benefit of an intercontinental market... plus
Turkish Cargo invites to "Cargo Talks"
The day after tomorrow, on 10 February 2021, Turkish Cargo is organising a webinar titled "Cargo Talks" during which stakeholders of the air cargo industry will exchange opinions and discuss important items. The free digital event will begin at 14:30 local time... plus
VCFI confirms development
The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI) has begun the new year with a growth of 10.41% in line with the second half of 2019. The demand in the shipping market is also reflected in the low share of the idle fleet, which stands at 1%. In January, all the geographical... plus
Italian haulier buys 1,000 fuel save trucks
Lannutti Group has ordered 1,000 new Volvo FH with I-Save trucks after being blown away by the results of an in-depth trial of Volvo’s latest fuel-saving technology. Operating in eight European countries with a total commercial vehicle fleet of 1,800, Lannutti Group put in... plus
The cold drives LNG transits
In January, the Panama Canal set a new record in transits and volumes of LNG carriers. The transformation of the energy market was reflected by 58 LNG passing the Neopanamax Locks over the whole month, totalling 6.74 million Panama Canal tonnes (PC/UMS). The previous monthly... plus
UAE carriers extend handling contracts in Munich
Emirates from Dubai and Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi continue to place their trust in AeroGround Flughafen München. The two Arab airlines have both extended their contracts with the subsidiary of Munich Airport that specialises in aircraft handling by several years. The... plus
Logistics playing for Schneider
Wisconsin-based Schneider, a provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services, has reported its results in 2020. Total revenues were at USD 4.55 billion, down 4% compared to 2019. Nevertheless, the income from operations surged by a significant 38% to USD 286.7... plus
COO welcomed back at HLT
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT),a provider of cargo management ecosystems to the air cargo industry, has welcomed back Simon Elmore as chief operations officer (COO). Elmore has returned after a two-year absence during which he worked as a consultant on aviation and... plus
Growth in specialised truckload segment
In Canada, TFI International has acquired Fleetway. Founded in 1983 and based out of Brantford, Ontario, Fleetway is a full-service provider of truckload and heavy-haul transportation solutions and logistics services. The company provides both warehousing and transportation... plus
Port of Kapellskär won in 2020
2020 was a good year for the Swedish Port of Kapellskär, Ports of Stockholm’s largest freight port. Despite the worldwide pandemic, freight volumes in 2020 increased 9% compared to the previous year. Freight volumes at Port of Kapellskär are continuing to rise. In 2020, a... plus