Delivering lifesaving colposcopes to Ghana 
United Cargo, in collaboration with Quick, a Kuehne + Nagel company, and JDM Operations Management, recently completed a critical humanitarian mission that has the potential to save countless lives in Ghana. The shipment, consisting of advanced medical equipment including... plus
ICTSI's EJMT terminal opens in Indonesia
The East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), has officially opened in Lamongan Regency, Indonesia, following 18 months of construction. It features a 300 m quay, a deep-water draft of 13.5 m, and state-of-the-art... plus
Röhlig to reduce sea freight emissions
Röhlig Logistics is working on reducing shipping emissions in collaboration with the container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd. The agreement sees the logistics provider leveraging Hapag-Lloyd’s “Ship Green” biofuel product, which enables to cut emissions during ocean transport.... plus
Etihad Rail Freight wins transport contract
The subsidiary of Etihad Rail has signed a transport and logistics agreement with an UAE construction company. Through this partnership, Etihad Rail Freight will provide first and last-mile services to transport aggregates from Trojan’s quarries in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and... plus
Tanzania to boost cargo transports by rail
The African state has launched its rail cold chain programme. It is designed to facilitate the transport of temperature-sensitive goods, such as perishable food items, while improving the efficiency and sustainability of the country’s logistics network. The project is part... plus
Hactl welcomes MSC Air on a regular basis
After changing Aliscargo Airlines’ name on 5 September, MSC Air started operating into Hong Kong under the new brand five days later, flying three times weekly from its Milan base. The air cargo carrier, part of the giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) empire, has chosen... plus
A EUR 23.5 million loan for Arkas
The Turkish company Arkas Logistics has secured an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for a loan of up to EUR 23.5 million to purchase heavy equipment, wagons, and supplementary machinery. Operating under the sea freight specialist... plus
KN assembles Lego hub
Kuehne + Nagel is opening a distribution hub for Lego in Australia, adding 26,000 pallet positions to the toy company’s capacity down under. On an area of 26,500 sqm, the site will assist Lego with its B2C and B2B activities by using automated processes. Located in... plus
Wisestella founder takes on the MD role
Ship management specialist Ferhat Abul, a co-founder of Singapore headquartered maritime software developer and consultancy, Wisestella, has agreed to assume the role of managing director. Abul will work with his fellow co-founders chief technology officer Ali Demiral and... plus
Trucks on trucks
A Chinese-operated TIR truck has exported finished Chinese goods with two semi-trailers, each weighing 7,300 kg, for the first time. The vehicles were produced by the China National Heavy Duty Truck Group. Until now, Chinese TIR hauliers had only exported semi-finished goods.... plus