Northrail adds Vectrons to fleet 
Siemens has inked a major framework agreement with Rive, Northrail’s parent company, for 50 Vectron locomotives. The deal covers the delivery of 15 locomotives, along with a comprehensive full-service contract spanning eight years, with an option to order an additional 35 and... plus
Expeditors appoints CEO
Expeditors International has announced that CEO Jeffrey S. Musser will retire on 31 March. The board has elected Daniel R. Wall, currently the president of its global geographies, as his successor. Wall, who’ll take office on 1 April, is also joining the board of... plus
Ukrainian dry bulk surge versus Russian decline
According to shipping organisation Bimco, Ukraine’s dry bulk shipments surged by 87% year-on-year, a significant recovery three years after the Russian invasion. Over the past twelve months Russian shipments declined by 6%, but Ukrainian exports jumped considerably, resulting... plus
Spring Valley establishes agro-commodity hub
The local agro-commodity supplier Spring Valley is investing AED 184 million to develop a new distribution hub in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in Dubai (UAE). The facility, which covers 106,000 sqft, will feature advanced processing, storage, consumer packaging as well as... plus
KF Aerospace takes delivery of bulk freighters
ACIA Aero Leasing has delivered an ATR 72-500 bulk freighter to Canada’s KF Aerospace. The aircraft is set to enter service in April 2025 under KF’s renewed contract with Purolator for air cargo transport in British Columbia. “We’re excited to welcome KF Aerospace as a new... plus
E-lorry delivers pallets around Felixstowe
The British logistician Debach has introduced a new Volvo ‘FE Electric’ lorry into its fleet, replacing a comparable diesel unit and instantly reducing carbon emissions in its 40-vehicle operation. Debach, located just ten minutes from the port of Felixstowe, offers... plus
AD Ports launches Al Faya dry port
AD Ports has unveiled the Al Faya Dry Port, its first such inland facility in Abu Dhabi (UAE). It’s digitally linked to Khalifa Port via Maqta Technologies’ advanced trade and logistics platform. The facility, strategically located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, serves as a... plus
Throughput down in Rotterdam – despite key investments
In 2024 the port of Rotterdam experienced a 0.7% drop in cargo throughput, reaching 435.8 million t. The decline was mainly due to lower volumes of coal and crude oil. The container segment grew by 2.8% to 13.8 million teu and dry bulk products also saw modest gains. The... plus
5% pour le numéro 5 
Haute saison pour l’exportation de fleurs. La date de parution de cette édition marque un moment clé. Le fret aérien, notamment l’aéroport de Quito, joue un rôle majeur dans la livraison des fleurs fraîches coupées afin que celles-ci arrivent à temps chez les amoureux. plus
DPW cranes taller than ‘Big Ben’
DP World is set to invest GBP 60 million in four new quay cranes for its Southampton container terminal. The company stated that these will be the largest quay cranes in Europe and will feature quad-lift technology, enabling the simultaneous movement of two 40 ft containers,... plus