More cargo for Qatar 
The ports Hamad, Doha and Al Ruwais in Qatar saw rising streams of cargo in May. General cargo handled by the three ports amounted to almost 160,000 t in May, going up by 38% compared to the same month in 2021. Container volumes moved through the three ports reached about... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Australia's Hyams Beach, 180 km south of Sydney, is the whitest beach in the world. plus
Fiege's next warehouse operational
Contract logistics provider Fiege has finalised its multi-user centre at the Peine Ost industrial estate, close to Hanover, Germany. 30,000 sqm warehouse surface is spread across three hall bays. Once fully completed, the new logistics centre will have created up to 150 new... plus
Modern equipment improves intermodal performance
Alliance Shippers is enhancing its refrigerated intermodal operations in North America with Carrier Transicold’s telematics solution and new refrigeration units. The telematics solution is being installed on all 1,500 of its 53-foot trailers for remote monitoring of all its... plus
Reefer player changes hands
Two financial investors have taken over Envirotainer. The Swedish EQT and the fund Mubadala Investment from the United Arab Emirates have inked the deal with the previous owners, the British investment company Cinven and the Danish pharmaceutical group Novo Holdings. The... plus
Valencia takes a stand at the Espo
The words of Aurelio Martínez, spoken at the inauguration of the Conference of the European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo) at the beginning of June, continue to resonate. The conference was held in Valencia this year. Referring to the great challenges facing all European... plus
United joins forces to fly formula
United Airlines is becoming the first major airline carrier to donate flights to ship baby formula from abroad to USA. Starting today, 9 June 2022, the carrier will import over 135 t of infant formula from London, which will be distributed and available for purchase at retailers... plus
Tiaca welcomes two new members
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has appointed two new members to its board of directors. Priscilla Bueno, Craft Group and Joseph Lawrence, Airline Services International are expected to a fresh perspective from the forwarding and GSSA sectors. Priscilla... plus
Funding for emission-free logistics
Twelve companies from all over Germany will receive funding from the Federal office for goods transport for the purchase of climate-friendly commercial vehicles. The subsidies arise from more than 450 applications submitted within the framework of a programme to promote... plus
Aramex invests USD 265 million
CEP provider Aramex has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Access USA Shipping, better known as "MyUS", a USA-headquartered digital platform enabling cross-border e-commerce. The purchase price is USD 265 million. The takeover is still subject to customary... plus