Logista results in financial 2021 
Madrid-based Logista, which specialises in proximity distribution services in southern Europe, has presented its results for fiscal 2021. Revenues grew by 5.6%, clocking in at EUR 1.2 billion, due to improvements registered in all geographical areas and activities, except for... more
For sweet perfumes in Singapore
Bolloré Logistics has implemented a new e-commerce fulfilment solution for two perfume and cosmetic brands within the LVMH group. The new product was created in response to growing demand for digitalisation and launched in the Singapore and Malaysian markets in spring 2021.... more
Vertis Aviation ramps up sales capacity
Vertis Aviation, the Switzerland-headquartered boutique charter specialist has appointed Daniella Dawson (centre) to the newly created position of head of sales. Vertis has also expanding its commercial team by hiring two charter sales executives, Karmen Bukvic (left) and... more
Air Asia's dedicated 737-800 freighter
Teleport, the logistics venture of Air Asia Digital, is launching its dedicated 737-800 freighter, including the unveiling of its unique livery. The new aircraft’s livery design reflects the colours of Teleport's brand, as the dedicated freighter prepares for its first... more
Germany–Denmark in 48 hours
24plus Systemverkehre is expanding its European network. With its new system partner Blue Water Shipping (BWS), the general cargo cooperation is introducing a fixed line to Denmark. As one of Denmark's top five forwarders in terms of turnover and volumes, BWS offers a... more
More cranes for Conakry
In Guinea, the Autonomous Port of Conakry recently received four RTGs (rubber tyred gantries). This equipment is added to the eight other models received in 2018 and 2020, bringing their number to twelve at the container terminal of the Port Autonome de Conakry. Entirely... more
Singapore's new port opens sooner
Since import and export shipments in the Oceania region are being delayed due to continued, extraordinary congestion at transhipment ports in Singapore and Malaysia, measures have been taken to ease problems for carriers and shippers. Singapore recently announced that it is... more
Sculpmeth for CBP Officers in Cincinnati
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the port of Cincinnati discovered and seized methamphetamine that was concealed within two clay sculptures. While examining incoming freight from Canada, CBP officers selected a shipment described on the invoice as “2X... more
Rail service for 9 sqkm industrial park
The US transport company Omnitrax has begun operations as the new rail partner of the River Ridge Commerce Centre, southern Indiana’s industrial and business development park. Omnitrax will also work with state and local officials to attract new park projects. The expansion of... more
Guadeloupe Port Caraïbes re-elects president
On Thursday, 4 November 2021, Marie-Luce Penchard was re-elected chair of the supervisory board of the Grand Port Maritime de la Guadeloupe (GPMG). This new election follows the recent renewal of the regional assembly, which modified the composition of the supervisory board.... more