"Curiosity of the Day"
Nearly one-fifth of all kidneys donated in the USA are thrown away, partly because the allocation process takes too long or no suitable recipient has been found. more
Five weekly flights to West Africa
IAG Cargo is introducing a new direct route to Dakar, Senegal from Madrid, running five times a week with Iberia A330 and A350, as the company responds to increasing demand for the transportation of goods to West Africa. Freddie Overton, regional commercial manager for... more
USA: Aransas terminal to handle project cargo
In Port Aransas, TX, family-owned company Aransas Terminal Company (ATC) is redesigning the marine terminals of Harbor Island. ATC is a new baby born in July 2021 to lease, administer, operate and maintain the port facilities called Aransas Terminal – Harbor Island located on... more
Takeover in Belgium
German Rhenus Group has acquired 80% of Wijnands Bulk Care, a logistics service provider located in Lanaken, Belgium, effective October 2021. Originally founded in 1934, Wijnands Bulk Care specialises in the transport of loose bulk products in western Europe. Its markets are... more
Logistics to keep C-17 Globemasters ready
Under contract for performance-based logistics (PBL) support of the C-17 fleet since 1998. Boeing will continue assuring the C-17 Globemaster III's worldwide mission readiness through a follow-on contract awarded by the US Department of Defence, valued at up to USD 23.8 billion... more
Land bridge services launched
Rhenus is offering a land bridge service in South Korea. Providing a viable alternative for time-sensitive cargo, the new product includes rail links between South Korea and Europe. Rail shipments can be up to 40% faster than ocean freight. The rail service will feature... more
Hongyuan sees Brussels as gateway to Europe
Hongyuan Group, a Chinese cross-border trade integrated service provider based in Beijing, has chosen Brussels airport (BRU) as the strategic location for its new European headquarters. This long-term lease will expand the Hongyuan network and strengthen the airport's... more
New packaging brand after acquisition
Sparck Technologies is born. The baby is a creation of Packaging by Quadient, the 3D automated packaging solutions company which has a new father. The name change comes after Amsterdam-based investor Standard Investment acquired Quadient's packaging division in Drachten, the... more
Is this India's coolest cargo airport?
Kempegowda International Airport serving Bengaluru (BLR) has emerged as the No.1 airport in India for perishable shipments. According to the country's specialised authorities, BLR processed 48,130 t of perishables in FY 2020-21, accounting for 31% of India’s total perishable... more
US e-truck plants to be served by CSX
Ford and Korean SK Innovation will invest USD 11.4 billion in new campuses in USA to produce the next generation of electric trucks and the batteries to power them. The plants will be served by US class I railways CSX. Production will begin in 2025. Called Blue Oval City,... more