K Line and NYK set LNG landmark 
In Japan, K Line has launched its LNG bunkering business in the Chubu region through its joint venture company with Jera, the Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK). The first LNG bunkering vessel in Japan, the "Kaguya” owned by the joint... more
Prologis' balance sheet in 19 countries
Logistics real estate developer Prologis has reported its results for Q3/2020. As of 30 September 2020, the company owned or had investments in ventures, properties and development projects estimated to total approximately 91 million sqm in 19 countries. Moreover, the... more
Norwegian ferry company looking for new CEO
Rickard Ternblom, CEO of Fjord Line since 2015, has agreed with the board to resign. "Fjord Line has had a great development during the period Rickard Ternblom has led the company, and 2019 was the best year in the company’s history. I want to thank him for his commitment... more
G. Leclerc: all relevant information at a glace
G. Leclerc Transport has equipped its entire fleet, including 200 tractor units and 160 semi-trailers, with telematics from idem telematics. "This enables us to access all data in one portal, to process orders, and to monitor vehicles and temperatures," manager Edwin... more
Road transport on the uptick in Europe
Europe’s road haulage traffic caught up significantly from July till September in this special year of 2020. The freight offers for Q3, as recorded by Timocom’s transport barometer, rose to offset the slow market caused by the coronavirus pandemic in Q2. The figures exceeded... more
UK/Europe: unaccompanied trailer service started
DSV is introducing a full load unaccompanied trailer service between UK and Germany, Central/Eastern Europe. The haulage operation both in the UK and within Europe will be provided by DSV’s own fleet of tractor units. The service will be launched in phases, predominantly... more
Expansion in China
Supply chain and e-commerce service provider Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has expanded its network in China by adding a second facility in Shanghai and a new location in Guangzhou. The new sites complement the company’s existing offices in Shanghai, Kunshan, Shenzhen and... more
Almost 100 direct Turkish Cargo connections
Turkish Cargo has increased the number of destinations of its direct cargo operations to 95. As of September, the carrier incorporated Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, one of the world’s busiest airports, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), one of the largest airports in Southeast... more
Distribution in Paris to become greener
Arcese services are becoming increasingly eco-friendly thanks to the introduction of compressed natural gas vehicles for distribution services in the French capital. With an engine equipped with 3.0 litre and 136 hp CNG technology, the new daily natural power vehicles... more
Maritime law specialist returns to Europe
The global maritime law firm Hill Dickinson welcomes casualty specialist and partner Ian Teare to two European shipping teams. Ian joins from Wikborg Rein’s Singapore office where he has been both managing partner and led the casualty response practice for Asia. Following his... more