French takeover in Singapore
Singapore-based Keppel Logistics is to be Geodis' next acquisition. The takeover is designed to increase the French Group's contract logistics footprint and e-commerce fulfilment services in Singapore and Southeast Asia, as CEO Marie-Christine Lombard said. Keppel Logistics... more
2022: mixed picture at the Spanish ports
The Spanish ports moved a total of 88.3 million t of goods in the first two months of 2022, 8.6% more than in the same period of 2021. While January practically reached the pre-pandemic level, this trend did not continue in February, and the freight traffic accumulated in these... more
José Rueda Salinas joins APM Terminals
Company veteran José Rueda Salinas has been appointed managing director at APM Terminals Moín, Costa Rica’s largest container terminal, located in the port of Limón. Rueda Salinas will relocate to Costa Rica once the necessary permits have been obtained. He joins Moín from APM... more
John Menzies deal fixed
The deal is inked. Agility and John Menzies PLC have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer for the takeover of 100% of the ordinary shares of the latter. The deal values John Menzies at approximately GBP 571 million (EUR 675 million) on a fully diluted basis... more
Inner Mongolia now linked with Laos
China has launched a new cross-border rail service between Inner Mongolia and Laos. Transport time on the China-Laos railway is reduced by about half compared to previous road haulage services. The first freight train, loaded with 37 t of automobile accessories, recently... more
Boeing doubles its 737-800BCF volume with ASL
Dublin-based ASL Aviation Holdings and Boeing have announced an order for up to 20 additional 737-800 Boeing converted freighters (BCF). The agreement is for ten firm orders and ten purchase rights. This second order for this model including options will bring ASL's total... more
Latam Cargo Brasil now linking Mexico and Brazil
Starting in April 2022, Latam Cargo Brasil will operate weekly cargo services between the markets of Mexico and Brazil. The southbound flight will serve Mexico City-Recife-Viracopos on Sundays, while the northbound flight will connect Viracopos with Mexico City on Saturdays.... more
Intersport's omnichannel logistics concept
The Hamburg-based Intersport Group, which has more than 1,000 affiliated retailers in the B2B sector in Germany, has put its logistics on a new footing. The central warehouse in Heilbronn has been gradually expanded since 2018 in keeping with the company’s omnichannel... more
"Curiosity of the Day"
In Alaska, it is forbidden by law to get elks drunk or push them out of an airplane. more
TNW Corporation chooses Jeremy Bush
Jeremy Bush has joined TNW Corporation, a privately held operator of short line railroads and logistics centres, as superintendent of railway operations at the TXGN Railway and TXR Railway. In his new position, Bush will oversee day-to-day operations and be responsible for... more