Delta extends ground handling contract in Germany 
LUG aircargo handling has added Delta Air Lines to its customer portfolio at Frankfurt airport. The airline, which serves Frankfurt daily with a mix of A330 (photo) and B767 from its hubs in Atlanta, Detroit and New York, has been a customer in Munich for more than five years.... plus
Kerry Logistics wins award for business ethics
For the first time, Kerry Logistics has received the Junzi corporation award presented by the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK), which recognises Kerry Logistics’ resolute adherence to the highest standards of business ethics. Organised for the ninth year, the award... plus
TIR green lanes and other measures to speed up transit
Members of the Economic Cooperation Organization have approved an action plan to improve their infrastructure on two new corridors - Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan-Afghanistan-Iran and Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul, according to the International Road Union (IRU). The plan aims to... plus
Chinese shipbuilder and DNV side by side
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation CSSC, a major shipbuilding group, has entered into a new strategic partnership with the German-Norwegian maritime classification company DNV GL. The framework agreement was signed by Qian Jianping, vice president of CSSC, and Norbert... plus
First 15,000 teu vessel in Colombia's port Aguadulce
The Sociedad Puerto Industrial de Aguadulce (SPIA) in Colombia set a new operational milestone at the port of Buenaventura after servicing the 14,436 teu vessel “MSC Faith”, the hitherto largest ship to dock in Colombia. With a length of overall of 366 m, the “MSC Faith”... plus
Sovereign Speed acquires Businesswings
Sovereign Speed, which was founded in 1998 as a neutral and independent express carrier with headquarters in Hamburg (Germany) and has opened offices in seven European countries since then, now has its own airline. With the 100% takeover of the Kassel-based aviation company... plus
Martin Bencher expands in Turkey
Martin Bencher Group, the project logistics expert, is expanding in Turkey. The company is opening yet another Martin Bencher office in Istanbul. Turkey is an important commercial and logistics hub providing access to Asia, Europe and North Africa, for crossing borders between... plus
Cologne lifts traffic ban on important truck link
In Germany, the city of Cologne has reopened the Rheinuferstrasse for incoming and outgoing traffic to and from the Niehl port for trucks that fulfil the Euro VI norm. As part of efforts to reduce air pollution, this important link from the Niehl port to the chemical plants... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The first prime minister of the UK was Henry Campbell-Bannerman, as the title did not officially exist until 1905, just after he took office. All his predecessors were first lords of the treasury. plus
Certified in IT security
DB Cargo is the first freight operating company to receive ISO certification for baseline IT security. The baseline IT security certification serves as verification that the railfreight company has implemented the necessary security measures and established an information... plus