ONE introduces India Coastal Express 
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of its new weekly service, the India Coastal Express (ICE), connecting ports on the West Coast and East Coast of India, as well as Sri Lanka. The ICE service will enhance ONE's network in the Indian Subcontinent region... more
Driving inland shipping in Rotterdam
On 1 January 2025, Jos Davidse will take over as chairman of the management board of HGK Shipping Rotterdam. With managing directors Andreas Lemme and Egbert Schelhaas, he will oversee the strategic development of the subsidiary of HGK Shipping and a European specialist for... more
Supporting pharma supply chains
Ono Pharmaceuticals is teaming up with the logistics provider Kinaxis. Leveraging Kinaxis’ digital platform, dubbed Kinaxis Maestro, Ono can work towards greater transparency within its supply chain while improving on efficiency and portfolio diversification. As the company... more
Raben joins Amazon’s preferred carrier programme
All Amazon vendors can now select Raben as a carrier for deliveries to Amazon warehouses in Germany, Italy, Poland, or Czechia. This partnership builds on the close proximity of Raben’s transport terminals to Amazon’s fulfilment centres. With its own network in 15 European... more
MAN starts deliveries of its heavy duty e-trucks
Dräxlmaier, a Leipzig (Germany)-based automotive supplier, has received its very first 40 t MAN truck. The company will use the eTGX vehicle to transport batteries for the Porsche Macan Electric to the Porsche plant in Leipzig, with zero emissions. Dräxlmaier will not... more
Targeting the peak cashew season
Maersk has launched the Korosho Express, a seasonal bi-weekly ocean service aimed at supporting Tanzania's growing cashew export industry. Operating from late October 2024 through February 2025, the service will sail from the port of Mtwara, Tanzania, to major markets in China,... more
Partners in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030
Saudia Cargo has signed a pivotal MOU with Cluster2 Airports Company to establish a strategic partnership which aims to strengthen logistics operations by focusing on several key areas, such as implementing new destination launches and expanded freight capacities introduced by... more
ELL to augment its fleet to over 300 Vectrons
This acquisition will be funded by the recent closure of a EUR 250 million financing round in the form of a senior secured Capex revolving credit facility over seven years. These financial resources will support the continued growth of the European Locomotive Leasing (ELL)... more
PIL names two LNG dual-fuel vessels
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named its first two 14,000 teu LNG dual-fuel container vessels, “Kota Eagle” and “Kota Emerald”, marking a significant milestone in its fleet renewal programme. These vessels are the largest in PIL's fleet and the first to fully run on... more
A debut in Dubai
A central hub in Dubai is Gruber Logistics’ latest global expansion project, marking its entrance into the Middle Eastern market. The company has been operating out of the UAE site since late summer, specialising in project logistics and air and sea freight. Once Gruber... more