SAS to launch new route into Lebanon 
Starting this week-end (30 June 2019) and operating until 7 September, SAS will begin to fly from Stockholm (Sweden) to Beirut (Lebanon) twice a week. The Scandinavian carrier already flies to the Lebanese capital from Copenhagen (Denmark) during the summer months. Karl... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
In the movies lava travels as a slow menace but, in reality and depending on the terrain, lava can set a fair pace, reaching speeds of up to 64 km/h. plus
Express service provider relies on Swiss railways
DPD Switzerland and SBB Cargo have completed a four-week trial period for the transport of tires and empty swap bodies. The pilot was so successful that DPD wants to shift cargo regularly from the roads to the railways as from autumn 2019. As from 2020, the company also... plus
Haropa commits to port development abroad
The port of Le Havre, part of Haropa, and the French development agency (AFD) have joined forces to assists ports in developing countries. While the shipping sector plays a key role in the economic growth of these countries, the ports often face numerous challenges in terms of... plus
Geodis meets its targets
With the publication of its 2018 activity and CSR report Geodis takes stock of a year marked by a new phase in its strategy. In 2018, the group achieved strong financial results and met the key targets in its sustainable development agenda. Faced with ever-changing market... plus
Emirates Skycargo appoints first female cargo managers
Emirates Skycargo has appointed Alyazeya Saeed and Fatma Ahli to the key positions of cargo managers for Oman and Kuwait respectively. The two appointees, who graduated from Emirates SkyCargo’s commercial management programme, will head the airline’s cargo operations in the two... plus
De «LNG ready» à «LNG go»
Avec la première conversion mondiale d’un grand porte-conteneurs à la propulsion au GNL, l’armement Hapag-Lloyd compte devenir un pionnier en matière de navires moins polluants. plus
Imperial Logistics doubles work for VDL Nedcar
The European road transport arm of Imperial Logistics has significantly increased its business with Dutch car manufacturer VDL Nedcar, following a renewal of its previous contract to operate trailers carrying automotive components between the company’s plant at Born... plus
Work in progress at Alaska's air cargo hub
From today, 27 June 2019, Amazon Air is launching a daily B767F service to Anchorage (AK, USA), using the airport’s Kulis Business Park, south of the East-West runways. Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy: "Ted Stevens Airport is perfectly situated to support the movement... plus
From the southern gateway to Switzerland
In Italy, the Contship Italia Group and La Spezia Port Authority recently welcomed a delegation of clients of the Swiss freight forwarder Lamprecht at Contship’s flagship gateway La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT). Contship, a private terminal operator in Italy, showcased... plus