A new service to link Italy and UK 
A new cooperation to improve the connections between the British and the Italian markets is taking shape. Intersped Logistics (UK), based in South East London and Nottingham, and Transtir, based in Carpi and Prato are forming a new strategic partnership. The companies are... more
Impact of Ukraine war on long-haul flights
The unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has led to significant changes in flight patterns. Based on data from Flightradar 24, Eurocontrol has analysed the current situation of long-haul flights between Europe and Asia. "Before" are the six weeks to 27 February, when... more
Lithuanian carrier launches new routes to Poland
LTG Cargo is continuing to diversify its operations. The carrier has launched intermodal freight services from Kaunas Intermodal Terminal (KIT) to terminals in Poland. Freight trips will be arranged upon customer order. The first pilot trips to Gdansk and Małaszewicze (both... more
VTG wins German "modal shift" award
VTG has been awarded the German “Verkehrswendepreis" by the non-profit rail alliance Allianz pro Schiene. The prize honours the wagon hire company’s efforts to support the modal shift to more eco-friendly means of transport. The award is part of the "Verkehrswende... more
Boxes keep coming at Koper
The container terminal at the Adriatic Port of Koper set a new monthly record in March this year. Cargo handling volumes scratched the threshold of 100,000 containers for the first time. The more than 99,500 teu handled surpassed the previous record of 97,000 teu set exactly one... more
Roll FTE sees the light of day
It is a European-Arabian joint venture. Saudi Arabia-based FTE Heavylift and Netherlands-based Roll Group will cooperate on services for heavy lift transports, installation and marine works for the Saudi Arabian market. To that end, the Roll Group and FTE Heavylift divisions... more
PIL banks on India
Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) is launching the China Vietnam India Service (CVI), a new direct connection linking Asian ports in China, Vietnam, Singapore and India's East Coast. The new service will operate once a week. Its first vessel will sail from... more
Belgium is a centre for food deliveries in Europe
After launching its own country organisation in Belgium in early April 2022, Dachser Food Logistics will now serve the Belgian food industry from its base in Tournai, a municipality near the French border. The new location’s main focus is on providing transport solutions to... more
Innovez One chooses Grant Ingram
Innovez One, a global specialist in port digitalisation, has appointed British software expert and entrepreneur Grant Ingram as its CEO for UK and Europe. The growing team will drive the deployment of AI-powered solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability in ports in... more
Global K9 and CSK9 to improve cargo security
Engineered canine screening and detection provider Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG) has entered a strategic partnership with Anniston, Alabama-based 360 Security Partners, known in the industry as CSK9 (Cargo Screening K9) and VWK9, as part of ongoing plans to expand services... more