Five new terminals and fleet automation 
Switzerland’s federal railways (SBB) is further expanding its railfreight services and planning to transport 60% more goods by rail by 2050, as envisaged in its "Suisse cargo logistics" concept. Among other things, the Swiss railway company has earmarked CHF 1... plus
More space for lithium batteries in the air
The news was announced at the current International Air Transport Association’s (Iata) annual World Cargo Symposium (WCS), but not by a classic aviation company. Instead, Ceva Logistics has expanded its owned air cargo programme by adding five more stations to its network of... plus
AfA to voice forwarders’ concerns on Asac
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has been asked to advise on the commercial concerns and requirements of US freight forwarders as it begins the second year of its two-year term on TSA’s Aviation Security Advisory Committee (Asac). AfA is represented by its executive director... plus
Cargo Start picks Giovanna Cardinali
Cargo Start, a digital service provider for the air cargo and logistics industry based in Italy, has appointed Giovanna Cardinali to the newly created position of director strategy & business development. Cardinali will lead the development and implementation of Cargo... plus
Intra-city fleet in India to become green
DHL Supply Chain (DHL) will be investing EUR 500 million in its Indian business over the next five years. With this investment, the company is planning to own and operate wholly owned large multi-client sites in India, adding 1.1 million sqm of warehousing space to the group’s... plus
Ecofriendly locomotives for Class I railways
US manufacturer Progress Rail is supplying up to four EMD Joule battery electric locomotives to BNSF Railway (BNSF). Supported in part by grant funding, the locomotives would replace BNSF diesel units operating in Southern California, with charging systems for continuous... plus
Great works in the Port of Shanghai 
A challenging project: the Port of Shanghai is investing 55 billion renminbi (about EUR 8 billion) in a new container terminal, Chinese media reported. The expansion is expected to amplify annual handling capacity to 60 million teu. The Shanghai Port Group also recently... plus
Green warehouse south of Greenland
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is going to build the company’s first low GHG emissions contract logistics warehouse in Denmark. The facility will be constructed in partnership with Taulov Dry Port, a Danish joint venture between ADP A/S and PFA Pension. The warehouse is part... plus
How expensive is the Suez Canal?
The Suez Canal will become more expensive next year, with the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) in Egypt raising its transit tolls by 15% for all types of ship as from January 2023. Only bulk carriers and cruise ships will pay just 10% more than in 2022. This increase follows a 6%... plus
Extending partnership in Japan
Swissport and Hong Kong Airlines are extending their long-standing partnership in Japan until 2025. The cooperation covers services at Kansai Airport near Osaka and at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. Swissport Japan has been providing airport ground services and air cargo... plus