ITJ Video News – 22 October 2020 
In the ITJ Video News of 22 October 2020, editor-in-chief Chris Doepgen presents the port of Valencia’s uptick in the flow of goods; a project of Worldwide Flight Services to coordinate the transport needs of Covid-19 vaccines; the new CEO of the Grand Port Maritime de... plus
DP World re-performing in Q3/2020
The activities of the Dubai-based maritime group DP World gained momentum in the third quarter of this year. The group's terminals handled 18.3 million teu across its global portfolio of container terminals in Q3/2020, with gross container volumes rising by 3.1% in comparison to... plus
Ready for Covid-19's second wave
The Covid-19 pandemic is spreading with renewed speed all over Europe. Hupac is reinforcing its preventive measures and making provisions to secure the operational continuity of intermodal services, the Swiss intermodal operator said. Its staff is safe and protected by a... plus
Amazon: the only way is up
Online retailer Amazon is planning two large new fulfilment centres in Kansas (USA). The facilities are intended to be operational by 2021. The two units with a surface of about 93,000 sqm each will be located in Kansas City and Park City. In addition to these projects,... plus
Four Gold Stevie awards for "women in business"
The diversity initiative "Women at DHL Global Forwarding" has been recognised for its achievements in promoting diversity in the workplace. DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has won Gold Stevie awards in four... plus
Alha extends partnership at MXP
In charge of cargo handling for Air Bridge Cargo Airlines (ABC) since 2009, Alha was awarded a ground handling contract at Milan Malpensa airport (MXP) for freighter operations for this major international all-cargo carrier. The contract also extends to all operations of... plus
Columbia and Premuda join forces
Could it be the beginning of a wonderful friendship? The Italian ship-owning Group Premuda, controlled by Pillarstone, a financial platform supporting companies in temporary difficulty, has found a partner in Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM). Under the joint venture agreement,... plus
Finnair Cargo declares to be vaccine-ready
As one of the first airlines in the world to receive Iata’s CEIV Pharma certificate in 2015, Finnair Cargo is preparing to carry Covid-19 vaccines. Fredrik Wildtgrube, head of global sales: "We have a history of excellence in pharma logistics and with our new terminal,... plus
High-powered truck for heavy duty loads
Friderici Spécial, a provider of special and heavy-duty transport services headquartered in Tolochenaz, western Switzerland, has added a special Renault truck to its vehicle fleet. The C520 P10x4 TAG is primarily deployed for lifting work for building and industrial... plus
Networking from Graz to Vienna
Italian transport group Autamarocchi has opened its own branch in the port area of Vienna (Hafen Wien) via its subsidiary Autamarocchi GmbH already present in Austria. This first office is located in the Cargo Centre Graz. The Trieste-based company stated Austria's business... plus