Hector Rail tests rear-view camera up north 
Shunting is an integral part of Hector Rail's railfreight operations. It is now looking to test the rear-view camera of IT specialist Railway Metrics and Dynamics (RMD). The purpose of the trial is to evaluate how the camera can eliminate dangerous tasks, such as when... more
Teaming up for towage and pilotage operations
East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT) has partnered with Sinarmas LDA Usaha Pelabuhan (Slup) to provide towage and pilotage services at the Lamongan shorebase in Indonesia. Slup will deploy two azimuth stern drive tugs, delivering 6,200 horsepower and class 1 pilot services,... more
ID Logistics to manage the store
ID Logistics has signed six-year contract with Intermarché to manage logistics operations at the latter’s site near Saint-Étienne, France. The 52,000 sqm hub was originally operated by Casino, from where it supplied its stores with grocery and drugstore products. Now that... more
Challenge Group picks CEO for Israel
Challenge Group has appointed Udi Sharon as the CEO of Challenge Airlines IL. He will lead all company activities in Israel and join the senior executive management team of the global Challenge Group. Sharon brings many years of professional experience in business and... more
Direct train boosts logistics in the Balkans
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its network with a new direct connection between Serbia and Croatia, which will link two major hubs in the railfreight network, the rail company said. The new train runs between the Nelt container terminal near Belgrade and the... more
Longest route for American Airlines and Brisbane
American Airlines has now added Brisbane as its second destination in Australia, with the Dallas/Fort Worth route being the longest by distance in both the airline’s global network and on Brisbane airport’s growing network map. Starting with five B787-9 flights per week in... more
From Mondial Relay to Lyreco
Lyreco, a Europe-wide specialist in the distribution of products and services for the working environment, has appointed Benoît Bocquet as supply chain director France. He succeeds Daniel Dendievel, who will be retiring next spring after almost 25 years in the position.... more
CSX launches double-stack rail transports
The service operates to and from the Helen Delich Bentley port of Baltimore, MD (USA). It enhances transport cost efficiency, increases environmental benefits and helps the port grow its business by about 160,000 containers annually. CSX started its double-stack rail service... more
USD 280 million upgrade at Nador West terminal
CMA CGM and Marsa Maroc have entered a 25-year joint venture to equip and operate half of the Nador West Med container terminal, overseeing 750 m of quay and 35 ha of container yard. Together, they aim to achieve a 1.2 million teu annual throughput through a USD 280 million... more
Headquarters: Hamburg
The Italian forwarder Savino Del Bene is expanding in Germany with the acquisition of Seabridge Transport, giving it access to Hamburg’s logistics infrastructure. The company will continue to base its German operations in the port city and leverage the location to increase sea... more