Kombiverkehr adds Italy service 
The German intermodal operator Kombiverkehr has launched a direct train connecting the port of Lübeck (Germany) and the Verona Quadrante Europa freight village (Italy). The train run three times a week in each direction. Furthermore, Kombiverkehr has increased its services by... more
European first for Maltese aviation
The Challenge Group has leased two more Boeing B777-300ERSF converted freighters from Aercap. The aircraft, known as ‘The Big Twins’, are passenger units converted into freighters, and offer greater cargo capacity and improved fuel efficiency. The milestone was celebrated at... more
PSA celebrates a milestone – 100 million teu
PSA International set a new record in 2024 by handling 100.2 million teu globally, marking its first year surpassing the 100 million teu milestone. This achievement includes 40.9 million teu from PSA's Singapore terminal (+5.5%) and 59.2 million teu from its terminals outside... more
SF Airlines now serves Norway
On 14 January the first SF Airlines freighter departed from Ezhou Huahu airport (China), bound for Oslo airport, marking the launch of an Ezhou–Oslo freight route. “This is the first time SF Airlines has flown to Norway, and the first freight route from Ezhou to Norway,” said... more
Europa awarded double-A accreditation
Europa’s warehousing division has been awarded AA accreditation for its warehousing and packaging services in Corby (England). The entity called ‘Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard’ awarded the rating to Europa’s storage of food and non-food packaging solutions, as... more
Strengthening Hamburg’s position in Asia
The port of Hamburg liaison office in China (HHR Shanghai) welcomed a new leader on 1 January, when Lars Anke took over as chief representative. Anke’s no stranger to representing Hamburg in China, having previously headed the office from 2006 to 2019. His predecessor Pan Hua... more
More rest areas for US truckies
Terminal Exchange Services (TXS) has added three secure trailer parking facilities in California, with the centres located in Antioch, Los Angeles and Oakland. The yards are fenced-in and equipped with 24/7 CCTV monitoring. A yard hostler is available to facilitate efficient... more
Guayaquil sets new standard in banana exports
Contecon Guayaquil has launched Ecuador's first on-dock cold storage facility, the Guayaquil Banana Gateway, enhancing the country's banana export efficiency. Developed in partnership with Cool Carriers, the facility ensures seamless cold chain preservation from cargo reception... more
Bulgarian shipowners join EU decarbonisation efforts
On 1 January the Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) joined the European Community Shipowners’ Association (Ecsa) as its 22nd member. This addition broadens Ecsa’s geographical representation and enhances its collective expertise in Brussels. BSA chair Plamen Dimitrov... more
A TMS tool for transparency
The forwarder Craiss Generation Logistik is implementing a comprehensive TMS solution for its partnership with an automobile industry supplier. Continuing a three-decade partnership, Craiss is now looking to support the customer with supply chain and transport route... more