Austrian block train remains on track 
More than twelve years ago, the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) and Gebrüder Weiss launched what has become a successful operation: the Orange Combi Cargo (OCC). The block train has since been operating on a daily basis in Austria between Bludenz and Vienna. Both contracting... more
First of two freighters from Fiji to Singapore
During this month, Fiji Airways will operate two freighter services between Fiji and Singapore. This freighter service will operate today, 7 October 2020, and 21 October, while the return leg will operate tomorrow and 22 October. While Fiji’s national airline does not have... more
Port indices climbing worldwide, says Drewry
British maritime analyst Drewry has drawn some conclusions out of the latest development of its global container port throughput index. In July 2020, the index crossed the level of 130 points for the first time this year, but did not reach the same mark as in 2019. Despite... more
The CMA CGM Group recruits
To accelerate the implementation of its digital and technological objectives, the CMA CGM Group has appointed Nicolas Sekkaki as executive vice president IT, digital & transformation. Previously chairman of IBM France since 2015, he will lead the strategy of the company... more
Additional rail capacity for Canada’s industry
Cando Rail Services has opened the Cando Sturgeon Terminal in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada. The terminal provides additional rail capacity to Alberta’s industy and expands Cando’s national network. With the completion of Phase 1, Cando Sturgeon Terminal can store up to 1,900... more
Trade between UAE and Israel has begun
As part of the recently signed peace agreement, trade between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) started on 15 September. The DHL network has also responded to these developments by connecting important hubs such as Tel Aviv and Dubai and has started to offer services... more
Afrijet takes over converted ATR freighter from Aelis
Bratislava (Slovakia)-based Aelis Group has arranged the delivery of an ATR72-500 freighter to fly in cargo configuration for Afrijet, an airline operating since 2004 in and around Gabon. Aelis organised the complete transaction, from the purchase of the passenger aircraft,... more
Supply Chain Valley in Venlo is born
A new hub for innovations in the supply chain is being created in Venlo in the Netherlands. Various companies, including online retailer vida XL and the companies Moonen Packaging, Seacon Logistics and Arvato Supply Chain Solutions, as well as the Brightlands Institute for... more
Two rating agencies on Jaxport's side
One of the Big Three rating agencies, Moody’s, has confirmed the Florida Port in Jacksonville's (Jaxport) rating. The mark remains at ‘A2 Stable’ credit rating. In its report, Moody's investor service put emphasis on the port’s diversity of business, stable revenue, favourable... more
New container trains to run between Siberia and China
KTZ Express, Russian Railways, Transcontainer and Allians Trans Torg launched the first container train from Kemerovo-Sortirovochnoe station in western Siberia to China. The new service allows customers to send cargo from the railway terminal in the close proximity to the... more