GAC opts for QFZA 
The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) and GAC, a provider of shipping, logistics and marine services, have agreed on the establishment of a GAC contract logistics facility and office in the Ras Bufontas Free Zone. The virtual signing ceremony was attended by Ahmad bin... more
CSafe Global adds sales director in Seoul
CSafe Global, a US provider of temperature-controlled container solutions for the transport of life-enhancing pharmaceuticals, has been building its life science sales team worldwide for the past 18 months. It has now appointed Dong Woo Lee as director of life science sales for... more
Collaboration in maritime intermodal transport
To develop an intermodal network between the Ligurian ports, Switzerland and southern Germany: this is the aim of the cooperation agreement signed between Logtainer and Hupac. The operators will combine their respective strengths, to the benefit of an intercontinental market... more
Turkish Cargo invites to "Cargo Talks"
The day after tomorrow, on 10 February 2021, Turkish Cargo is organising a webinar titled "Cargo Talks" during which stakeholders of the air cargo industry will exchange opinions and discuss important items. The free digital event will begin at 14:30 local time... more
VCFI confirms development
The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI) has begun the new year with a growth of 10.41% in line with the second half of 2019. The demand in the shipping market is also reflected in the low share of the idle fleet, which stands at 1%. In January, all the geographical... more
Italian haulier buys 1,000 fuel save trucks
Lannutti Group has ordered 1,000 new Volvo FH with I-Save trucks after being blown away by the results of an in-depth trial of Volvo’s latest fuel-saving technology. Operating in eight European countries with a total commercial vehicle fleet of 1,800, Lannutti Group put in... more
The cold drives LNG transits
In January, the Panama Canal set a new record in transits and volumes of LNG carriers. The transformation of the energy market was reflected by 58 LNG passing the Neopanamax Locks over the whole month, totalling 6.74 million Panama Canal tonnes (PC/UMS). The previous monthly... more
UAE carriers extend handling contracts in Munich
Emirates from Dubai and Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi continue to place their trust in AeroGround Flughafen München. The two Arab airlines have both extended their contracts with the subsidiary of Munich Airport that specialises in aircraft handling by several years. The... more
Logistics playing for Schneider
Wisconsin-based Schneider, a provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services, has reported its results in 2020. Total revenues were at USD 4.55 billion, down 4% compared to 2019. Nevertheless, the income from operations surged by a significant 38% to USD 286.7... more
COO welcomed back at HLT
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT),a provider of cargo management ecosystems to the air cargo industry, has welcomed back Simon Elmore as chief operations officer (COO). Elmore has returned after a two-year absence during which he worked as a consultant on aviation and... more