US class I railway updates carbon calculator 
Norfolk Southern has launched the next generation carbon calculator. The railway company worked with logistic partners to ensure the calculations drawn between shipping via truck and rail sectors were accurate. With the new system, users enter only the type of commodity they... more
Lufthansa Cargo's "Hello Europe"
Yesterday afternoon, on 15 March 2022, Lufthansa Cargo sent off its first A321 freighter, operated under a wet lease agreement by Lufthansa Cityline, into the skies above Frankfurt, which, fittingly for the destination of its first commercial flight (Dublin), were very rainy. In... more
A long way from and to China
After Seko Logistics’ Hong-Kong-based regional headquarters first announced that Chinese ports were closing and that vessels would be diverted from Shenzen, the situation has rapidly deteriorated. The lockdowns in 19 provinces so far, affecting Shenzhen, Shanghai, Suzhou,... more
Panattoni’s new team in Italy
Industrial real estate developer Panattoni has set up an office in Milan (Italy). The new branch is to be headed by Jean-Luc Saporito as managing director. Saporito joined Panattoni from P3 Logistic. Before that, he worked in various Fortune 500 companies such as Amazon, Procter... more
Train ships record amount of steel
For the first time ever, DB Cargo’s steel sales unit in Italy moved more than 1 million t of steel for its Italian customers in 2021. Volumes in 2020 amounted to just 645,000 t, down some 20% on the preceding years. However, the latest statistics show that steel transports have... more
Another investment in healthcare logistics
Swiss Post acquired healthcare logistics provider MW Partners Holding on 14 March 2022. The purchase price was not disclosed. Headquartered in Froideville in the canton of Vaud, MW Partners Holding specialises in the logistics supply chain for medical consumables and the... more
Six for methanol
Six partners in Japan are opting for a joint approach to reduce the environmental impact of the shipping industry. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), MOL Coastal Shipping, Tabuchi Kaiun, Niihama Kaiun, Murakami Hide Shipbuilding and Hanshin Diesel Works have agreed to form a strategic... more
Aero Africa now from India to Johannesburg
Following the BSA neutral scheduled consolidation services from EU, China, and UK, Aero Africa is launching new air import services ex India to JNB, Southern Africa. Aero Africa will now provide additional weekly scheduled services from five air cargo gateways in India on... more
Seaber joins forces with Stora Enso
The Finnish maritime technology company Seaber is partnering with Stora Enso to digitalise Stora Enso’s bulk and breakbulk shipment planning and communications. The web-based application is designed for both charterers and shipowners. Seaber claims that this is the first... more
Chris Dee joins Green Swan Partners
Green Swan Partners (GSP), a Pittsburgh, PA-based venture builder, welcomes Chris Dee as partner and COO. Most recently, Dee was partner and COO of Auction Mobility, a software company that successfully moved to the Auction Technology Group, a TA Associates portfolio company.... more