Précieux soutien lors de la transition 
L’acquisition d’une entreprise par le management est toujours une opération délicate. Michael Bubendorf, Ozean Brokerage & Shipping, et Hannes Caj, associé de Zetra International, ont parlé de leur expérience avec Christian Doepgen de l’ITJ. plus
First Effiliner delivered to Austrian carrier 
The number of rail service providers operating Effiliner 1600 locomotives made by Czech manufacturer CZ Loko was recently boosted by the addition of the Austria-based Rail Cargo Group (RCG). RCG representatives have just accepted the first of two such locomotives in Ceska... plus
Approval for JFK air cargo modernisation plan
The Port Authority Board of Commissioners of the Port of New York and New Jersey (Panynj) has authorised the second phase of a multi-tiered cargo modernisation plan at John F. Kennedy international airport, with the signing of a 31-year lease with the company JFK Air Cargo to... plus
More ports allow use of open-loop scrubbers
The Clean Shipping Alliance (CSA) 2020 has received written approvals and no-objection letters from more than 20 ports covering Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australasia, indicating they have no intention of banning the use of open-loop scrubbers in their waters. Members of... plus
Nicolas Sartini is Ceva's new CEO
At its recent annual general meeting, Ceva Logistics approved all resolutions and appointed a new board of directors. One of the key resolutions was the proposal to renew the management following CMA CGM’s successful completion of its public tender offer to acquire Ceva.... plus
New partnership to optimise distribution in Italy
The Swedish corporation Electrolux has selected Geodis to manage the distribution of its products throughout Italy. The Geodis-designed project includes large services such as product reception and storage, shipment preparation and customs management. Transport and delivery are... plus
UPS grows in international segment
UPS has announced that its Q1/2019 earnings were strengthened by higher-quality revenue and benefits from investments in its global network. Consolidated revenue increased to USD 17.2 billion, driven by gains in average daily volume and higher-quality revenue. US domestic... plus
Cargo keeps Scandlines on course in 2018
In 2018, Scandlines’ group sales dropped slightly by 2% to EUR 477 million (2017: EUR 487 million), as the unusually warm weather between May and September attracted fewer passengers. With EUR 352 million, turnover on both ferry routes remained the same, however. This was... plus
GAC Qatar inaugurates Ras Laffan office
The inauguration of GAC Qatar’s branch at Ras Laffan, one of the world’s largest hydrocarbons export ports, marks the latest stage in the company’s expansion plans. The official opening comes as the company celebrates 40 years since its establishment and confirms its position as... plus
Estonia: From wagon repairs to engine building
The supervisory board of Estonia-based Operail has approved the management board’s proposal for restructuring the Tapa depot. As a result, Operail will be able to allocate more resources towards locomotive construction. The wagon repair services at the Tapa depot have not... plus