Grimaldi's next generation underway 
Naples-headquartered Grimaldi Group continues to expand its fleet. The Group is investing more than USD 500 million in the construction of six new ro-ro multipurpose vessels to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea. With a length of 250 m, a beam of 38 m and a... more
Five new clients in China
A subsidiary of the German Bertelsmann group, Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has taken over logistics and fulfilment services for five new customers at four locations in its Chinese network. “Online retail is a strong driver of this new business,” says Raoul Kuetemeier, head... more
Expeditors flying high
The Fortune 500 logistics company Expeditors International headquartered in Seattle, Washington, has reported its Q4/2020 financial results. Net earnings saw an uptick of 45% to USD 199 million, as operating income took a leap of 56% to USD 282 million. Revenues also... more
Hinterland transport affected worldwide
In these pandemic times, the global situation in hinterland transport has slightly deteriorated compared to November and December 2020. This is one of the findings of the sixteenth survey of global ports which has been published in the WPSP-IAPH Covid-19 Port Economic Impact... more
Upward trend in intermodal transport
The Covid-19 pandemic had a visible impact on the Polish economy in 2020, and the railways were no exception. But despite the pandemic, railfreight fared much better than passenger traffic, as shown in the latest study published by the Polish Office of Rail Transport. After... more
CEO to remain at trans-o-flex
German express services provider trans-o-flex, which specialises in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, consumer electronics industries and other sensitive goods sectors, reports that its current CEO Wolfgang P. Albeck (centre) will retain his role until 31 March 2024. Christoph... more
Acia grows footprint in Sahara
Dublin-headquartered Acia Aero Leasing has completed the transition of two aircraft to Air Express Algeria. The deliveries included one Beechcraft B1900D (UE-379) and one LET 410 (MSN 3001) and took place earlier this month. These aircraft are part of a three aircraft... more
Air Côte d’Ivoire has new pilot
At the head of Air Côte d’Ivoire since its foundation in 2012, René Decurey leaves his position today, 25 February 2021. Laurent Loukou is to succeed him. As deputy director general since September 2012, Loukou has a good knowledge of the airline. Prior to that, he was sales... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
From a cold champagne bottle, the cork flies 25% more slowly than when the bottle has room temperature. more
Skycell completes product portfolio
Swiss cool container solutions provider Skycell has developed the new "1500F", the eighth container in its product suite that now includes solutions for all temperature ranges. The lightweight (470 kg) container maintains a steady temperature of -15°C to -25°C for... more