Emanuele Grimaldi receives ESG Shipping Award 
Emanuele Grimaldi, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and managing director of Grimaldi Group, was awarded the honorary recognition award at the ESG Shipping Awards in recognition of his significant contribution to the global maritime industry. The second... more
Cooperation on the Nis–Wels route
The Serbian terminal operator and combined transport provider MBox is partnering with the German company Kombiverkehr to offer train services with three weekly departures in both directions. Kombiverkehr runs direct trains from the Wels hub terminal in Austria to Duisburg... more
Rhenus reflects on Swiss operations
Rhenus looks back with satisfaction on its 2023 business year in the Swiss market, with Rhenus Alpina introducing numerous innovations in sustainability and automation last year. The logistics service provider opened Switzerland's first autonomous mobile robot (AMR) facility in... more
Thordon Bearings to retrofit Panama tugs
Thordon Bearings has secured a contract to retrofit the tailshaft bearings of 32 tugs, pilot vessels, and workboats in Panama with water-lubricated polymer bearings. This follows the successful conversion of twelve twin-screw tugs last year. The upgrades will be carried out... more
Iata Ceiv Pharma accreditation for Nairobi
Menzies Aviation-Siginon Aviation, a strategic partnership that provides cargo handling services in Kenya, has been awarded the Iata Ceiv Pharma accreditation for its recently expanded facility in Nairobi, Kenya. This marks the seventh Menzies Aviation location to be awarded the... more
Moving towards more sustainable mobility
The Domdidier (Switzerland)-based transport and logistics company Von Bergen is celebrating its 130th anniversary and taking a significant step in its energy transition strategy. As part of an ongoing drive towards greater sustainability, the company recently completed the... more
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
