A partner on the other side of the pond 
UK-based Walker Logistics has joined forces with NRI Distribution, a North American supply chain solutions provider, to enhance shipping services between Europe and the USA and Canada. Walker can now access NRI’s North American infrastructure, allowing it to fulfil its clients’... more
Midlands’ new hub to handle 16 trains daily
Maritime Transport will develop a GPB 175 million (EUR 205 million) and 160 sqm strategic railfreight interchange (SRFI) at Hinckley national railfreight interchange in Leicestershire (UK). The new terminal, which will sit alongside of warehouse facilities, will strengthen... more
AD Ports Group eyes Chittagong terminal
AD Ports Group has signed an MOU with the Chittagong Port Authority to explore the development and operation of a multi-purpose terminal at Chittagong Port, Bangladesh. The collaboration aims to leverage AD Ports Group's expertise in global trade and logistics to support... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
To mark its territory, a panda bear does a handstand and urinates as high as it can on a tree. more
Saudia Cargo moves into Jeddah's "MRO village"
Teddy Zebitz (left), CEO of Saudia Cargo, and Capt. Majed Sabbagh, VP of Transformation of Saudia Technic, on behalf of Fahd H. Cynndy, CEO of Saudia Technic, have signed a five-year agreement which will establish Saudia Cargo’s new headquarters at Saudia Technic's... more
Under two hours for a 90 t load
Glasgow Prestwick airport has invested GBP 2.17 million in new cargo equipment, cold storage solutions, and an X-ray machine, as part of the ongoing development of its freight services. The UK hub, which has no flight restrictions, has taken delivery of its second new high... more
Onboard in Oman
Project Cargo Network (PCN) has welcomed Oman-based Allied Logistics as its newest member, which now joins an organisation of 350+ companies in 120 countries. Allied Logistics specialises in project cargo and has around ten years of experience in breakbulk shipments,... more
ZM Trucks expands business in North America
The subsidiary of ZO Motors Tokyo (Japan) will initially enter class 4, 5, 6 and "baby 8" work truck segments with BEV and FCEV models. The company will begin producing its vehicles in Toronto, Canada by Q1/2025. For the US market, production will also take place... more
Hydrogen-powered tugs set for construction
CMB Tech and Damen have signed an agreement to build four hydrogen-powered ASD tugs using CMB Tech’s dual fuel hydrogen technology to significantly reduce emissions. The contract was signed on 23 May at Albwardy Damen in Sharjah during the 27th International Tug & Salvage... more
ECS Group: mourning Mac
The ECS Group has announced the passing of Mac Warner, a major figure in the airfreight industry and the founder of Pace International. He joined ECS Group in 2002 when Pace International, which he founded in 1984, was acquired. His leadership was crucial in establishing a... more