ESPO award 2020 goes to Port of Algeciras 
On 10 November 2020, the Port of Algeciras won the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) award 2020 for its project "The Journey of Innovation – Travecía de la Innovación", during a dedicated ESPO award digital ceremony. In its 12th edition this year, the ESPO award... plus
Deux ports plus proches 
Le projet européen Fenix, qui est censé créer une voie commerciale internationale et sûre entre l’Europe et l’Afrique du Nord, devrait accroître l’efficacité des échanges commerciaux entre les deux ports de La Spezia et de Casablanca. plus
Swiss forwarder makes history with green HGV
As one of only seven Swiss companies, freight forwarder Murpf will drive an HGV with eco-friendly hydrogen propulsion from today, Wednesday, 11 November 2020. The innovation is the result of cooperation between Hyundai and the Förderverein H2 Mobilität, with the aim of ushering... plus
Weekly container trains to connect Trieste with Budapest
Rail Cargo Hungaria (RCH) has launched a new scheduled service of four pairs of container trains per week between the Italian deepwater port of Trieste and Budapest in Hungary. The first train consisting of 20 wagons brought machines, vehicle parts, electronic devices and... plus
Catering for the needs of Asian singles
Catering for the expected increase in air cargo demand during year-end online shopping festivals such as today's "Singles Day" (11 November), Alibaba’s logistics arm Cainiao has started to utilise YTO Cargo Airlines' services for the transportation of e-commerce... plus
Finnlines assumes its role
Finnlines’ turnover and profitability have declined significantly compared to 2019 due to decreased cargo and passenger volumes. Yet, the carrier, which is of strategic importance especially for Finland and Sweden, has neither laid down any vessels or altered any services -... plus
MVG to open DG facility in Haiphong
The Vietnamese company MVG Dinh Vu (MVG), of which MOL holds 67.5% of the shares, has set up a joint venture in cooperation with local partners to open a new chemical and dangerous goods (DG) warehouse. The facility, built to comply with the local fire code, will offer a... plus
Estonian carrier starts operation in Finland
Operail has completed its first ever commercial freight train journey in Finland. The Estonian carrier will be the main railway operator for the Finish shipping agency Rauanheimo to transport dry bulk. Operail will be providing railway-hauling services for Rauanheimo from... plus
Geodis appoints Dr. Chang
Dr. Kian Chuan Chang is joining Geodis as a new regional customs brokerage director in Asia-Pacific Region. Geodis is a global supply chain operator which aims to provide its clients with seamless logistics services. Onno Boots, Geodis Apac's regional president and CEO:... plus
Breaking ground after two years of preparation
After the preparations to lay the foundation stone for Zufalls logistics centre in Flieden near Fulda, Germany, had developed into an unexpectedly long tug of war lasting almost two years, construction work on the around 80,000 sqm site has finally begun in earnest and is... plus