Un pont record à Hongkong 
Sur le plus grand aéroport fret du monde, Mammoet a «traversé» la piste pour transporter le plus long pont pour piétons jusqu’à sa destination. Il a fallu une planification détaillée pour perturber le moins possible les activités aériennes. plus
VTG grows in Europe and Asia 
VTG is expanding its footprint on two international fronts: The Germany-based private wagon rental company and provider of rail logistics services has founded its own branch in Japan and acquired a majority stake in Carbo Rail in Europe. By taking over the Slovak rail... plus
Fleet Logistics Group appoints new CSO
Fleet Logistics Group has appointed experienced senior manager Oliver Stockhecke as its new chief sales officer (CSO). As a member of the senior executive team, Stockhecke will oversee all international sales and key account management activities and support the country... plus
Hellmann opens office in Szczecin
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has opened a new branch in Szczecin, Poland. The globally active logistics service provider uses the location in West Pomerania to handle its breakbulk distribution within Poland and abroad. Hellmann is now represented in Poland with a total of... plus
Back to a more "normal" load factor?
Market analyses by Clive Data Services for February show that conducting a basic year-on-year comparison of airfreight volumes would have produced a decline of close to 2%. However, adjusting the analyses for the early Chinese New Year (-3%) and the Leap Year, with an extra day... plus
New Central Asian corridor open for TIR
The Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan-Afghanistan-Iran (KTAI) corridor is now open for TIR transports, according to the international road union (IRU). The corridor offers the shortest possible route between Iran and Kyrgyzstan, with TIR saving up to five days on the usual transit time.... plus
ICTSI takes a satisfying look in the rear mirror
Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has published its audited consolidated financial results for 2019. Revenues achieved in port operations amounted to USD 1.5 billion, an increase of 7% in comparison to the year 2018 (USD 1.4 billion). Ebitda... plus
Grieshaber sets up new branch at Düsseldorf airport
For international customers with time-critical deliveries, Grieshaber Logistik consolidates ist air freight competence at a newly opened location at Düsseldorf airport (Germany). With short distances to all airlines and relevant service providers, the new hub processes all air... plus
First African B737-400SF on approach
The American aircraft passenger-to-freighter conversion specialist Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has entered an agreement to provide Nigeria-based Allied Air with up to four AEI B737-800SF freighters. The agreement calls for two firm orders with an additional two options. The... plus
Letmeship celebrates anniversary
Letmeship marks its 20th anniversary this year. Founded in 2000 as the first online shipping platform to bring transparency to a confusing jungle of diverse shipment options, the company has developed over the past few years into a top-of-the-class European shipping software in... plus