New train speeds up transport to Western Europe 
P&O Ferrymasters has expanded its pan-European logistics network with the introduction of a new train service from Lovosice in Czechia to Europoort - Rotterdam in the Netherlands with the option for onward sea connections to Britain. The company will run its own trains... more
A large state seaport Haropa
Appointed by the French prime minister Jean Castex, Stéphane Raison (Photo), formerly director general of the seaport of Dunkerque (France), took up his position of the designated new director general of the state seaport Haropa on 16 November 2020. His mission will be to... more
More freight and new investment
Calculated in US currency, Korean Air generated a turnover of USD 1.32 billion and an operating profit of USD 6.57 million in the third quarter. It therefore posted a profit in the second quarter in a row – thanks to an increase in freight operating rates (Q2: USD 988... more
K Line listed on DJSI
The Japanese carrier K Line has now been listed on a major index for ESG Investment for ten consecutive years since 2011. The liner has again been selected as an Asia Pacific Index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) that was launched in 1999. The index... more
Box Xpress goes for green energy
The private rail service company box Xpress, which specialises in container transport, will be even more environmentally friendly in the future. Beginning January 2021, the company will exclusively use “Tü Strom Bahn Natur,” electricity generated 100% from hydropower. The... more
Daher sells heavy goods business
Freight forwarder Kuebler, which is headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, is acquiring the heavy goods business of the German company Daher Projects, a subsidiary of the French Daher group. In addition to around 40 employees at four locations, Kuebler will also take over... more
Tiaca appoints board member
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has appointed Eng. Naif Ali Al Abri (Photo) as CEO of Transom, dedicated to delivering aviation related services in Oman. With his ten years of industry experience in high-level operational roles in engineering and project... more
More scanners at MPS Ghana
Merdidian Port Services (MPS) in Tema Port in Ghana, a joint venture between Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority and Meridian Port Holdings Limited, which is, in turn, a joint venture with Bolloré Transport and Logistics and APM Terminals, has procured and installed an additional... more
Testing refrigerated wagons in Norway
Swedish railfreight company Green Cargo and the German transport company DB Schenker are testing new refrigerated wagons with Schenker’s North Rail Express (NRE) product in Norway. The innovative freight wagons, which were developed by Swiss manufacturer Wascosa, are powered... more