Seaports appoints interim MD 
The marketing company of the seaports of Lower Saxony has announced changes in its leadership which will come into effect next month. Managing director Andre Heim is leaving on 31 March 2024 at his own request to take on a new role outside the company. The new interim... plus
Ukraine/Turkey extend visas for goods transport
The extended agreement applies to visa-free bilateral goods transports and transit traffic between the two countries and is to remain in force until at least the end of the war in Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian ministry of transport, 15% of exports from Ukraine to... plus
Building a European transport network
The Mosolf Group is now working with Apcoa, a European car park operator, to expand its urban logistics services and create hand-over zones for its customers. The group will use Apcoa's infrastructure and network of urban hubs to enhance its delivery services and bring the... plus
A strategic partnership for cargo handling
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, for cargo handling services at twelve major international airports in Europe, Scandinavia, North America,... plus
A promotion and a recruitment
Transport and logistics provider DB Schenker has appointed Matilde Torquemada as CEO of its branch in Iberia. Torquemada has led the company’s commercial team as a member of the management committee for the last two years. A graduate in economics and business administration,... plus
Granting access to CPKC facilities
Fastfrate has renewed and enhanced its agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). The deal strengthens and expands the position of Canada Drayage (CDI), a coast-to-coast drayage provider belonging to the Fastfrate Group. Fastfrate and CPKC will invest in the latest... plus
EV battery regulations required
In an effort to reduce supply chain costs and the risk of storage issues, Danx Carousel’s CEO is calling upon the EU to standardise regulations on electric vehicle batteries. Klaus Rud Sejling is concerned about the storage and transport of EV batteries as the number of hybrid... plus
50 vessels, one alliance
Jumbo Shipping, SAL Heavy Lift, and Intermarine have formed a new commercial joint venture called JSI Alliance, combining their fleets and commercial activities for breakbulk and project cargo. Set to launch on 1 March 2024, the alliance brings together the companies’ expertise... plus
Jetblue Cargo enhances air cargo operations
Aeronex Cargo, Jetblue’s exclusive cargo representative, has selected Champ Cargosystems as its software provider in a new multi-year partnership. Jetblue Cargo will thus migrate to new Cargospot products in April 2024 to support digitalisation and business growth. The... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
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