Mixed picture for global container throughput 
The container throughput index of the RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) rose by 1.6 points (seasonally adjusted) to 125.1 in May, according to the current flash estimate. The value of the Chinese ports'... more
Passing on the baton at Envirotainer 
After five years at the head of the company, Michael Berg will step down as CEO of Envirotainer as of 1 September 2021. Envirotainer develops air freight solutions for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. During Berg's time of office, the company witnessed an upswing, as a... more
Aurizon wins contract for grain haulage
Aurizon and the CBH Group have signed a long-term rail haulage and maintenance contract covering all rail requirements for CBH’s Western Australian grain harvests. The Australian rail freight operator will begin hauling for CBH later this month, delivering from regional rail... more
DP World's expansion paying off so far
The first six months of 2021 were good to DP World. The port, terminal, logistics and short sea operator generated revenues of USD 4.94 billion (+21.3%), while net profit for the period rose to USD 585 million (+75,4%). In volumes, DP World handled 38.6 million teu over the... more
Serbian oil refinery to receive new rail access
Reconstruction of the industrial rail access to the Pancevo Oil Refinery in Serbia: A consortium of companies consisting of NIS, INGRAP-OMNI and RZD International have agreed to upgrade the tracks and embankment of the railway section from the Oil Refinery to the Belgrade –... more
Laurels for air cargo in Nepal
Qatar Airways Cargo has pocketed an unusual award: the Nepal Freight Forwarders Association (Neffa) honoured the airline's cargo arm for achieving the highest export tonnage (2,850 t) out of the country in the course of 2020. The award was handed over in Kathmandu during the... more
More capacity for new Malaysian carrier
Gecas will lease two 737-800 Boeing converted freighters to M Jets International’s start-up Kargo Xpress. Malaysia’s newest freight carrier began scheduled flights in June with one B737-400F. The added capacity will enable the operator to provide fast, timely and efficient... more
Uzbekistan opts for World Logistics Passport
Uzbekistan has joined the World Logistics Passport (WLP) network to improve its links to worldwide cargo flows. The agreement was signed in Tashkent. WLP is a global, private sector-led initiative designed to smooth the flow of global trade, unlock market access and provide... more
Growing in Central America and Australia
John Menzies has agreed to acquire 51% of Interexpresso Costa Rica which will see the company's footprint expand in Central America. Interexpresso's core business relates to cargo handling and aviation security services (cargo document handling, cargo security screening and... more
Bremenports invests in its infrastructure
The project has been approved. Bremenports can now begin the construction of the Columbus quay on schedule. Managing director Robert Howe: "We plan to start in October. This means that we can meet our goal and begin building the Columbus quay just after completion of the... more