The long wait 
This year the forwarding and logistics business depended on the maritime shipping segment to an unprecedented extent. Many industry players see the peak season critically. They aren’t alone – shippers have similar fears. more
Heating up Australian agri exports 
A new trade facility at Toowoomba’s Wellcamp airport (WTB) now uses cool technology to help supercharge airfreight for agricultural producers in the Brisbane region. The Toowoomba Wellcamp Trade Distribution Centre (TWTDC) can help to increase the shelf life of beef, dairy,... more
Rail park in Oklahoma
Jaguar Transport has entered into an agreement with Haskell Lemon Construction to operate the Oklahoma Central Rail Park (OKCRP) in El Reno, USA. The 800,000 sqm facility just west of Oklahoma City will be fully operational on 1 January 2022. The park connects with the Union... more
Qatar Airways joins Iata CO2nnect
In partnership with the International Air Transport Association (Iata), Qatar Airways Cargo, the freight division of the Qatar Airways Group, will become the first cargo carrier to join the Iata CO2nnect platform, and offer its clients customised environmental solutions. The... more
Paycargo chooses Amit Gairola
Paycargo has named Amit Gairola as chief design officer. Prior to this appointment, Gairola worked at Amazon for ten years in a variety of general management, product and commercial roles, including most recently as general manager of Amazon Freight in Europe. During his... more
Hintzen and Transland join OSL network
The general cargo network Online Systemlogistik (OSL) has gained two new partners for transport services in Germany. Hintzen Logistik is taking over the Eifel region and the Eschweiler area; and Transland is strengthening the North Rhine-Westphalia area. At the same time, OSL... more
DSV's "Les Vingt"
Just for the beautiful and rich: DSV is investing in a string of 20 automated DSV fulfilment facilities in various regions in Europe, North America and APAC. The aim is to cover all needs of customers of companies across different markets and distribution channels, both B2C... more
21 countries for green corridors
On 10 November 2021, 22 countries signed the so-called Clydebank Declaration for the development of carbon-free 'green' corridors for maritime transport. The signing occurred during the Climate Summit COP26 in Glasgow. USA, Japan, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, UK, Australia... more
More capacity between Europe, UK and USA
IAG Cargo has increased schedule into the USA, as the country reopens to fully vaccinated passengers from destinations across the world. The new schedule will service 21 destinations in the country including additional capacity on key routes and the restart of the service into... more
Brambles for Marisa Sánchez
Brambles, a global supply chain solutions company which operates in 60 countries through the CHEP brand, has appointed Marisa Sánchez to the new role of global supply chain decarbonisation director. Sánchez has held positions with global organisations such as Orica, the... more