IMB sees pirates growing stronger 
Pirate attacks on merchant ships continue to rise, according to figures from the most recent edition of the quarterly report of the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). In particular, the number of kidnappings in the Gulf of... plus
Abris exits locomotive leasing business
Abris has signed an agreement to sell its stake in Cargounit to the Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund (advised by Amber Infrastructure Group). Closing of the transaction is subject to the relevant customary conditions and is expected to take place by year-end. Cargounit is... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A magnet made from the element neodymium (Nd) can hold 1,300 times its own weight. plus
Holleman in Serbia and Ukraine joins GPLN
Holleman's branches in Serbia and Ukraine have joined the Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN). Holleman transport d.o.o. was established in 2008 and specialises in the transportation and movement of oversized and heavy cargo on domestic and international markets. The... plus
Green hydrogen from Iceland?
A new source for clean fuels is in the making. Landsvirkjun, Iceland's national power company, and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to perform a pre-feasibility study regarding the export of green hydrogen from Iceland to Rotterdam. According... plus
Digitalisation crucial for pandemic recovery plans
At a high level virtual workshop, the International Road Union (IRU) recently called on all governments along the Europe-Caucasus-Asia international transport corridor to implement e-CMR and eTIR in order to swiftly reap the benefits of road transport digitalisation. The first... plus
Krone elects Bastow
German trailer manufacturer Krone has chosen Jonathon Bastow as its new after sales manager for UK and Ireland. He has an international manager's CPC qualification and experience in transport issues and trailer equipment. Bastow gained his experience from working as a... plus
«Nous avons misé sur le bon cheval»
Certains champs d’activité ont une orientation globale pour des raisons stratégiques. Il en est ainsi du Nutrition Competence Centre (NCC) d’Agility, ont expliqué Patrick Jäger, Patrick Rodenburg et Vincenzo Campana à Christian Doepgen. plus
Canadian railway wins transport order
Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) has been contracted by A.P. Moller - Maersk to move freight through the Canadian ports of Vancouver and Montreal. The agreement follows upon an announcement made earlier regarding the construction of a new, world-class transload and distribution... plus
Partners for the prototype of a further A321 P2F
Sine Draco Aviation Development, a multi-national corporation with headquarters in Nanchang (China) and a subsidiary in Bellevue, WA, has selected Ascent Aviation Services in Tucson, AZ, for modification and completion of its prototype A321 passenger to freighter conversion... plus