Metso's new Chilean centre 
Metso, a logistics provider for the minerals and mining industry, has opened its new distribution hub in Vina del Mar, Chile, marking a further expansion into the South American market. From the new centre, Metso will be able to increase its distribution capacities for... more
Public subsidy for ammonia supply project
Japan Petroleum Exploration, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, IHI Corporation, Mitsui & Co., and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have received approval for their survey to establish an ammonia supply base in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, under the FY 2024 “subsidy for measures to promote... more
CCA welcomes new members
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) has appointed Vijan Chetty, general manager, perishable products export control board (PPECB) as its new treasurer, and two new board members as it commits to new projects. Natalie Niers, chief operating officer, Validaide, and Ian Buck, head... more
Another three years at FRA
The air cargo centre of the Swiss aviation services company Swissport at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) has successfully re-achieved the Iata Ceiv Pharma certification for yet another three years. The certification represents the industry standard and is no less than a... more
Hanoi-Europe train launched
The new service, introduced by Yusen Logistics, is one of the few solutions that uses rail connections between Asean member countries and Europe. Shipments are transported from Hanoi, Vietnam to Chongqing, China by freight trains and transferred to the China-Europe railway... more
From Knorr-Bremse to Nexxiot
Nexxiot’s board of directors has selected Maximilian Eichhorn as new CEO. Previously vice president digital products and services at Knorr-Bremse, Eichhorn brings experience in steering digital innovation and creating scalable value for transport customers. The two companies... more
Three new directors for the board
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has elected Denise Hill (centre), Ian Mallon (left) and Chris Packwood (right) to its board of directors. Denise Hill joined Bifa’s secretariat in April last year, as a member engagement director to oversee and develop the... more
China sends more industry-trains to Europe
Last Saturday, 8 June 2024, China-Europe Express Railway dispatched the first, direct express freight train from Shanghai in China to Düsseldorf and Neuss in Western Germany. Over 100 cities in twelve Eurasian countries are now connected to Shanghai by express rail. A new... more
Representing Belgium and the Netherlands
Rotra Air & Ocean has joined the Waco System network for both Belgium and the Netherlands. The company has amassed over 100 years’ expertise in both countries and runs offices in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Brussels. Focusing on digital solutions, Rotra has... more
Small cargo owners benefit
DP World’s digital platform Sea Rates and Singapore-based CP World Group have seen significant growth in supporting small cargo owners, with bookings and shipment tracking up 39% since last year. The partnership has enhanced Sea Rates’ less than container load (LCL)... more