Gefco and ONCF conveying new cars for Peugeot 
Gefco has delivered the first two rail car transporters to the newly opened PSA plant in Kenitra (Morocco). Another 45 such units will be handed over by the end of 2019. The French car maker, Peugeot, uses the car transporters to convey its new cars by rail from its Kenitra... plus
Screening canines nose around boxes
The recent launch of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) third party canine (3PK9) programme, a variation of the previously established certified cargo screening facility (CCSF) programme, is mentioned in an interview with Brandon Fried, executive director of the US... plus
APL rolling out new service
The CMA CGM affiliate APL is set to launch a new weekly sailing - the China Malaysia Service (CMS connecting north, central and southern China to the niche ports of Port Kelang, Penang and Pasir Gudang in Malaysia. Jointly developed with its vessel sharing partners, CMS will... plus
GAC finds a place in Uruguay
Growing demand for shipping services from the offshore oil & gas industry encouraged GAC to open an office in Uruguay. The new facility follows on from the group’s expansion in the Americas region in 2018, when it opened a Brazil office in Fortaleza, and established GAC... plus
Mosolf banking on blockchain
Mosolf now relies on a forgery-proof blockchain solution for its digital bills of lading. To provide this, the automotive logistics provider works with the companies Etecture and Lawa Solutions. The aim is to raise the safety and efficiency of processes within the automobile... plus
Facelift for Estonian locomotive fleet
The Czech manufacturer CZ Loko and the Estonian national carrier Operail (formerly EVR Cargo) have inked an agreement for upgrading four more C30 locomotives to class C30-M. The contract will increase the number of upgraded locomotives of that class from three to seven. The... plus
K Line successful at Fukushima terminal
The first mission for Japan-headquartered K Line's “Grace River" has been completed: the vessel carried Ichthys LNG Project’s first LPG cargo to Japan and discharged it at the Kyushu Fukushima Terminal. The gas was imported into Japan by Astomos Energy Corporation. ... plus
Bildutruck augments Madrid site
The Spanish logistics company Bildutruck has moved to a new site in the greater Madrid region. Before the relocation, the company had a 1,000 sqm warehouse in Humanes, Madrid. The new warehouse, in the neighbouring town of Pinto, offers 6,000 sqm of space, and can be expanded to... plus
Representation in Belgium with Multiple Cargo Consult
The Cargo Connections network has gained a representation in Belgium in the shape of Multiple Cargo Consult (MCC). MCC's managing director, Emile Vanderbist, who has worked in the industry for over 30 years, commented: "We are very pleased to become a Cargo Connections... plus
800 boxes per month on Southampton -Cardiff route
Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW) has signed an important new contract with UK-based Freightliner to secure additional capacity on the latter’s regular container rail services. FSEW has already been working with Freightliner, the UK’s largest intermodal freight transporter,... plus