New North Sea hinterland connection introduced 
In Germany, Eurogate Intermodal (EGIM) has extended its service network with a direct connection between Bremerhaven-Nordhafen and Frankfurt/Main. The new service started on 3 May 2020. The container train offers two direct shuttle runs per week between the Eurogate... plus
100 years ago: first airmail flight in China
China’s first airmail flight took to the skies on 7 May 1920. The test was performed by English veterans who wanted to demonstrate the commercial advantages of the aircraft deployed, a former Handley Page O/7 bomber, on the route between Beijing and Tianjin. Onboard was an... plus
Double switch in the Port of New York
Maersk and its affiliate Hamburg Süd will definitely be changing their terminals in New York. The companies are moving from Global Container Terminal (GCT) on Staten Island, New York, to APM Terminals (APMT) in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey. GTC, which operates two Canadian and... plus
Raben opens new warehouses in Romania
Raben Logistics Romania has opened two new depots in Baia Mare and Roman. Currently, the national distribution network has six locations in Romania and a total area of 10,000 sqm which it uses as a cross-docking space. “The opening of the warehouses in Baia Mare and Roman... plus
Deliveries confirmed touch-free by photo
During the current pandemic, safety concerns have become particularly important. Raben Group is launching an additional service for groupage shipments in order to maintain the recommended distance between persons involved in the delivery and to ensure convenience and safety of... plus
CSSC Shipping appoints new chairman
The board of directors of CSSC Shipping and its subsidiaries have announced a reshuffle at the helm of the company: Mr. Yang Li will step down as the chairman of the board, executive director and chairman of the company’s nomination committee. Mr. Zhong Jian will be... plus
Saudia Cargo lifts record payload from Pakistan
Saudia Cargo made a record payload carrying essential food supplies from Lahore, Pakistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, using a passenger aircraft turned into an all-cargo flight, a new trend that emerged in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus... plus
AEO for terminals in Valencia
The EU granted the APM Terminals in the Port Valencia the internationally recognised security status, authorised economic operator for customs simplification (AEOC), in April. The aim of the AEO programme is to enhance international supply chain security and to facilitate... plus
Milestone for road transport companies
The transport and tourism committee of the European Parliament confirmed the recent EU transport ministers’ agreement on the electronic freight transport information (eFTI) regulation. The new rules should be fully applied by all countries of the European Union latest by 2025.... plus
Letmeship finds new regional director
Letmeship has appointed Martin Borelius as its new regional director for the DACH region. In this role, he will be in charge of sales, customer services and invoicing in the country branches in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. His top priority will be to expand his company’s... plus