Smartlynx appoints deputy CEO 
Smartlynx Airlines, an Acmi, cargo, and charter provider, has appointed Jan Bělina as its deputy chief executive officer (D/CEO), where he will support the company's CEO, Edvinas Demenius in leading the airline's executive team and managing day-to-day operations. Bělina is... plus
Demand for immediate release of “MSC Aries”
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (Iaph) joined the International Chamber of Shipping in calling for the immediate release of the crew and the MSC-chartered vessel, “MSC Aries”, following its seizure in the Persian Gulf yesterday, 15.04.2024. The “MSC... plus
Optimising cargo operations in Budapest
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale), a provider of technological solutions for the logistics industry, has begun to collaborate with Budapest airport (BUD), Hungary, to enhance cargo operations through the implementation of its airport cargo community system (ACS). The... plus
Upgrading truck stops for tired truckies
Original: Truck drivers across the country will soon be able to stop at new and upgraded rest areas to improve road safety and productivity thanks to nearly $6.7 million in Australian Government funding. This funding is the first tranche of the Australian Government’s $140... plus
Maersk expands to Sri Lanka
Logistics provider Maersk has opened a new 9,290 sqm facility in Wattala, Sri Lanka to focus on 3PL and export consolidation services. Wattala is located close to major trade routes and is only 11 km from the seaport. The warehouse can serve almost the entire Colombo market... plus
PMSA president retires after 29 years
The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) has marked the retirement of its president, John McLaurin, after 29 years of dedicated service. McLaurin joined PMSA as president in 1995 and has since served as one of the major voices and advocates for the maritime industry.... plus
“M.V. Jamno” rings in this year’s shipping season
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbour has welcomed the “M.V. Jamno” as the first ocean vessel of the 2024 international shipping season to call at the port. Sailing under the Bahamas flag and operated by Polish marine line Polsteam, the ship arrived from the Port of Ijmuiden,... plus
500,000 freight wagons to be refitted
DB Cargo and six other European partners have joined forces in a "Dac-Fit" consortium to migrate the digital automatic coupling (DAC) system to their wagon fleets and workshops. From 2028, DAC is to be installed in around 500,000 freight wagons in Europe without... plus
Complementing Canadian ship construction
Geodis has secured a contract to manage inbound logistics operations for Irving Shipbuilding (ISI), a Halifax-based ship construction and repair company. The agreement is part of ISI’s participation in Canada’s national shipbuilding programme. Geodis will take over local... plus
Prizes for design in the transport sector
Quantron, a specialist for sustainable passenger and freight transport, recently announced the winners of its Quantron Design Award. The competition, which received 35 entries from more than ten different countries and 20 universities and design schools, aimed to recognise and... plus