APM announces changes at the helm 
APM Terminals' chief executive officer Morten Engelstoft has decided to retire. He will be succeeded by COO Keith Svendsen, with Henriette Hallberg Thygesen appointed as the company’s new chairperson. Engelstoft (left) joined Maersk in 1986 and served in many different roles... more
Connecting the Med and Latin America
After having reshuffled its regional loops, Hapag-Lloyd is launching its new service for connecting the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Central America and the West Coast South America Express (MSW), starting in early May 2022. The main focus is on the direct connection between... more
Container flows to Virginia keep coming
The US East Coast Port of Virginia handled more than 314,000 teu in March 2022, an increase of 13% or 35,000 teu compared to March 2020. Almost 47% of the boxes were loaded imports. March’s volumes were ahead of January and February 2022, which were at 262,000 and 297,000... more
Better coordination on war-affected trade routes
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed European Union transport ministers’ commitment to better coordinate their response to the transport challenges posed by the war in Ukraine. This commitment comes after the European Commission proposed two mandates to... more
Conversion of MNG's second A330-300 on the way
Turkish cargo carrier MNG Airlines sped its efforts to modernise its fleet last year. The airline invested in acquiring and converting two A330-300 aircraft to increase loading capacity and reduce its carbon footprint. MNG Airlines added Turkey's first passenger to freighter... more
Assarmatori appoints Dario Bazargan
The Italian Shipowners’ Association has officially opened a representative office in Brussel to establish a direct link with European Institutions in view of playing a strategic role within the EU debate on energy transition and future European maritime policy. This office... more
QCS to open new branches in Eastern Europe
Bucking the trend, the freight forwarder Quick Cargo Service (QCS) is opening up to Eastern Europe. The first of several new branches will come on stream in Bucharest on 15 April. The new office will be headed by Alina Moldovan. Other branches are to follow. "Bucharest... more
FCS launches Dakosy’s ramp control system
Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS), the largest independent cargo handler at Frankfurt Airport, has implemented Dakosy’s Fair@Link digital ramp control system to reduce truck waiting times for cargo collections and deliveries. The slot booking software enables FCS, an affiliate... more
Hydrogen powered trucks for rent
It is Germany’s first commercial vehicle rental company to include hydrogen trucks in its portfolio: Hylane has been launched as a subsidiary of DEVK Versicherung. The rental company offers an exclusively climate-friendly vehicle rental service, including hydrogen trucks... more