New Eurasian train launched 
RZD Logistics (RZDL) has launched a new transit service from the city of Yantai (China) to Duisburg (Germany). The first train with finished household products, auto parts and components for electronics production recently arrived at its destination. The Yantai - Duisburg... plus
Raccordement en grande pompe 
Le terminal Yarımca de DP World, situé dans le golfe d’Izmit, est désormais relié au réseau ferroviaire turc. L’exploitant du terminal en attend des flux de transport depuis l’arrière-pays vers Yarımca. Quant au ministre turc des Transports, il estime que le raccordement... plus
Dutch hinterland connections expanded
The Dutch sea port of Terneuzen has been linked to the railfreight corridor (RFC) Rhine-Alpine. With Terneuzen, the third of the four ports that are affiliated under the roof of North Sea Ports joins RFC Rhine-Alpine. The hinterland strategy focuses on the development of the... plus
Eastern Canadian airport to upgrade cargo facilities
On behalf of Marc Garneau, the Canadian minister of transport, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, minister of health, and Dominic LeBlanc, minister of intergovernmental and northern affairs and internal trade, have announced that CAD 8.34 million (EUR 5.6 million) will be invested to... plus
DHL strengthens cooperation with Mattel in Australia
DHL Supply Chain and the toy maker Mattel have strengthened their long-term partnership with the opening of a new dedicated logistics distribution centre in Truganina, in the Australian state of Victoria. The 25,690 sqm warehouse features an automated labelling and sorting... plus
Risks for container terminals underestimated
The UK-headquartered TT Club recently published an analysis of the risks faced by container terminals. The group provides insurance to port authorities, terminals and stevedores on a global scale. This particular analysis focuses on the top ten risks in container terminals,... plus
New bulk transfer facility opened in Georgia
Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) has opened the Choice Terminal bulk transfer facility at its Georgia Southwestern Railroad (GSWR) subsidiary in Bainbridge, Georgia (USA). Operated by G&W railroads, Choice Terminals transfer bulk materials between railcars and trucks,... plus
Don Daseke steps down as CEO
Daseke, a flatbed, specialised transportation and logistics solutions company in North America, has announced that Don Daseke will retire from his roles as CEO and chairman of the board with immediate effect, but that he will continue as a member of the board with the title... plus
Flying horses and cows around the globe
AirBridgeCargo Airlines recently delivered nine racehorses from Moscow (Russia) to Amsterdam (the Netherlands) on board a B747-8F scheduled flight. With the horses getting ready for one of the world’s competitions, an "ABC care" dedicated team orchestrated each... plus
Investing in the port of Novi Sad
The logistics company P & O Port Dubai (UAE), which bought the Serbian port of Novi Sad in May 2019, will invest around EUR 29 million in the port company to develop the facility. The construction of a new 189 m vertical quay wall, new silo capacities, new handling equipment... plus