Transmec widens bridge to North Africa 
The Italian family-run company Transmec Group is acquiring Vicenza-based TNA Cargo. This purchase will not only enlarge its network, but also help Transmec approach the threshold of EUR 500 million in annual turnover. A first agreement covers the acquisition of a 67% stake... plus
An automotive alliance in the Middle East
Bahri Logistics, the logistics arm of the former National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, has inked an agreement with the Germany-headquartered Mosolf Group, a European service provider for the automotive industry. The partners plan to establish and develop an automotive... plus
K+N picks Siew Loong Wong for Asia Pacific
Kuehne + Nagel, a provider of logistics services with more than 79,000 employees at over 1,300 sites in over 100 countries, has appointed Siew Loong Wong as its head for the Asia Pacific region. A Singaporean, Wong brings more than twenty years of professional experience in... plus
Rotate joins Cargotech network
By "Turning data into action", Rotate is joining Cargotech, an air cargo technology platform currently composed of ECS Group's Cargo Digital Factory, Wiremind Cargo, both headquartered in Paris, and Singapore-based Cargo Ai. Founded on 1 June 2022 in Utrecht, the... plus
LNG to China via MOL
Tokyo-based MOL is focusing on its LNG activities. Through a wholly owned subsidiary, the carrier signed a long-term charter contract for three newbuilding LNG carriers with ENN LNG (Singapore). The ENN holding’s headquarters are in Langfang City in Hebei Province, China.... plus
Growing in the health care sector
DHL Supply Chain has acquired pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics specialist New Transport Applications (NTA). With more than 20 years of experience in the Mexican market, NTA is a recognised industry player serving more than 80 customers with services that include the... plus
Reliable Robotics and Astral Aviation join forces
Reliable Robotics, a provider of autonomous aircraft systems, and Kenya-based airline Astral Aviation have begun a strategic collaboration to enhance aviation safety and increase air cargo connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa through the use of automated aircraft. The... plus
Lina Haddad joins France PCS
France PCS has appointed Lina Haddad as general delegate. She looks back on 18 years of experience in representation, project management and partnership development within professional organisations. Haddad’s task will be to promote the expertise of France PCS to... plus
Hydrogen to replace diesel
US short line rail road Sierra Northern Railway (Sera) has unveiled the new look for its hydrogen powered switching locomotive, which is to replace an older tier 0 diesel unit. The production of the zero-emission locomotive is making progress and is slated to be completed on... plus
Medgulf sails on 29 September
CMA CGM will be starting its new Medgulf service at the end of September 2022, connecting Southern Europe, North Africa, the US Gulf and Mexico. Six container vessels will be deployed. The service will call at Tangier, Genoa, Valencia, Miami, Veracruz, Altamira, Houston and... plus