Ever more pharma offerings at Brussels airport 
Brussels airport is continuing to invest in the range of tailored services and products it delivers to the pharmaceutical sector as one of the Belgium’s key industries. The airport now offers the industry new infrastructure and products and is integrating new technologies such... plus
Swedish carrier lands steel haulage contract
The steel company, SSAB, has shown its trust in the Swedish railfreight carrier Green Cargo by awarding it a new contract to handle the crucial flow of steel ingots and finished products between SSAB’s Swedish plants in Luleå, Borlänge and Oxelösund. The new, at least five... plus
16 new eco-friendly RTGs for Manila
16 new hybrid rubber-tyred gantries (RTG) recently went into service at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the flagship of Philippines-headquartered International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI). MICT is awaiting the delivery of two super post-panamax quay... plus
Air Atlanta Icelandic changes management
Several organisational changes were implemented at Air Atlanta Icelandic at the beginning of 2019. Hannes Hilmarsson, Air Atlanta’s CEO since 2006, assumed the new role of executive chairman of Air Atlanta Icelandic and managing director of Air Atlanta’s sister company, Northern... plus
Gefco and Würth prolong contract
Würth, a German assembly specialist and tool manufacturer, is prolonging and stepping up its collaboration with the automotive logistics company Gefco in the latter’s home market France. Würth operates two logistics platforms in France, from where its products are distributed... plus
Unilode intensifies ABC and Air Asia X partnerships
Unilode Aviation Solutions, a global provider of outsourced unit load device (ULD) management and repair solutions, and AirAsia X, the long-haul affiliate of Malaysia's Air Asia, have extended their ULD management agreement until 2023. It is the second time in their ten-year... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Whilst preparing for a national broadcast in 1984, US president Ronald Reagan, unaware his mic was live, joked, "My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia for ever. We begin bombing in five minutes." The... plus
Japanese group runs Eurasian trial train
The Japanese service provider, Nippon Express, is testing the use of an exclusive blocktrain running from Xian (China) to Duisburg (Germany). The 16 – 17 day trial consists of a single freight train that is expected to arrive in Duisburg within the next few days. Nippon Express... plus
HFW adds to admiralty & crisis management team
HFW, a London based law firm active in the aerospace, commodities, construction, energy, insurance and shipping sectors, has boosted its global admiralty & crisis management team by hiring Victor Fenwick. He joins HFW’s London office from Ince & Co, where he was a... plus
Legion Logistics makes first acquisition
The US company, Legion Logistics, has acquired Qontinuity Enterprises, a 3PL brokerage based in Dandridge TN (USA). Legion will grow by more than 10% with the addition of Qontinuity. All operations will be based in Florence KY, where Legion is headquartered. The acquisition is... plus