Nigerian port welcomes largest boxship 
The Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), run by International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) in Nigeria, has handled its largest container vessel to date, the 300 m, 6,660-teu capacity “Kota Cempaka” operated by Pacific International Lines (PIL). The ship loaded and discharged... more
Emergency houses for Brazil
As part of its "solidarity plane" programme, Latam has transported the first shipment of 100 out of 200 modular houses donated by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to support the emergency caused by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This initial 16 t... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Migratory birds fly faster from south to north than the other way round. more
A first step into Singapore
Geodis and L-Acoustics are joining forces to open a new distribution hub in Singapore. The new project builds on the companies’ previous partnership when Geodis took over the distribution of the manufacturer’s products in Europe in 2018. The new warehouse aims to strengthen... more
Two 44 t trucks for waste transports
The UK-based waste haulier Fred Sherwood Transport has taken delivery of two 44-t Volvo FH Electric 6x2 tractor units. Joining a fleet of roughly 350 CV, the vehicles will make the company’s operations more sustainable and thus reduce its environmental impact. The business... more
A promotion for Noel Kong
Mainfreight, a global logistics provider that offers managed warehousing, domestic and cross-border transport and international freight forwarding services, has appointed Noel Kong as its airfreight branch manager of Hong Kong. Her career at Mainfreight began as a business... more
Groke pro system debuts in Europe
Groke Technologies, based in Finland, has secured its first European contract to supply and install its Groke pro situational awareness system on two bulk carriers operated by an undisclosed Greek shipowner. Following successful deployments in Japan, particularly on the... more
Work has begun in Venice
Montesyndial compound in the southern part of Porto Marghera. Perhaps 1 million teu will pass over the quay walls annually soon in a zone where industrial plants previously polluted the lagoon. A EUR 428 million project has overcome its first hurdle. The undertaking is expected... more
For the energy turnaround
An experienced heavylift specialist is ready for the projects of the future. It was 20 years ago that deugro founded deugro Denmark, thus taking an important step towards becoming one of the leading project forwarders for wind power and renewable energies. Since then the firm,... more
Captrain Netherlands now in Austrian hands
The expansion continues: After establishing subsidiaries in China and Serbia, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is now extending its international network within the Netherlands. RCG completed the acquisition of the Dutch railway company Captrain Netherlands from its parent company... more