US railway sets science-based CO2 target 
Kansas City Southern (KCS) has submitted a commitment letter to the science based targets initiative (SBTi), pledging to set a science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. KCS's target will align with what climate scientists say is needed to meet the Paris... more
Two internal promotions at IAG Cargo
Daniel Byrne and Freddie Overton (photo) have been promoted to regional commercial managers of IAG Cargo covering UK, Ireland, Europe and Africa, "two strategic growth markets", commented head of sales Darren Peek. Byrne has been with IAG Cargo since 2017 and has... more
LS Logistics secures capacity
After four years of operation on the spot, LS Logistics is extending the contract for the lease of space in Segro Logistics Park Warsaw, Nadarzyn. On the spot, LS Logistics covers an area of over 12,500 sqm. The company started with servicing the automotive industry, but... more
Hapag-Lloyd enhances IEX
Hapag-Lloyd is currently focusing on the connections to the Indian market. The carrier comments on congestion and lack of equipment on the spot: "The spike in demand coupled with limited vessel capacity has caused considerable disruption in the Indian market." Now,... more
Expanding Bridgestone's footprint
Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone Canada's new distribution centre in Ancaster, Ontario, is now operative. The automotive-dedicated unit has a maximum storage capacity of 570,000 tyres. The new 140,000 sqm warehouse will support customers in Eastern Canada. It will employ about... more
Double-track links Volgograd and South-Ports
Traffic recently began running on the new second track of the 5.4 km stretch between the Maxim Gorky Station and Gornoplolyansky Station in the Volgograd region in Russia. The construction work was carried out as part of a comprehensive project to upgrade the section between... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Most ballet dancers turn their pirouettes clockwise, while most figure skaters prefer to turn anti-clockwise. more
New year, new chapter for digital transformation
Russian Air Bridge Cargo Airlines (ABC) commences 2021 relying on its weight & balance system ("ABC WBS"). The platform is intended to minimise ground flight operations time, maximise load control and ramp activities, as well as maintain on-time performance through... more
A new face from Facebook
Zane Salim joins Goship as CEO from Facebook, where he was product manager and was instrumental in growing engagement for Facebook Messenger. With twelve years of experience managing teams across the tech sector, he brings a wealth of operational and financial experience to... more
A need for frank dialogue
Roles shifted in the sea freight industry in 2020. Forwarders see a need for discussion, on demurrage and detention fees, above all. Christian Doepgen spoke to Fiata’s Jens Roemer and Markus Warnebold, and Thomas Schwarzenbach, Spedlogswiss. more