Albacore and Danica team up in the Baltics 
The crewing company Danica Maritime has opened a new office in Riga, Latvia, for activities all over the Baltic countries. Announcing the opening, Danica managing director Henrik Jensen said: “These countries boast large pools of highly competent and very experienced chemical,... more
Rail logistics as driving force
By realigning its business model, German railfreight company DB Cargo hopes to return to renewed growth. Nine months after assuming her new position, member of the management board for freight transport Dr. Sigrid Nikutta has now submitted a green concept for the future. She... more
Sennder acquires Uber Freight operations in Europe
Digital freight forwarder Sennder has acquired Uber's European freight business a part of a share transaction. The companies will combine their expertise to promote digital freight services in Europe, USA and Canada. With this deal, Uber Freight will acquire a minority stake... more
Climate objectives reachable 
Shipping has done its ecological homework; the industry expects its measures to bring success by 2050 – without the demand downturn caused by the pandemic. The next milestone, an emissions-free ship, may be reality by 2030 – with the IMRB’s support. more
VTG expands presence in Russia
After many years of an indirect presence relying on cooperation with agents, VTG will now take sole responsibility for managing and implementing all its tank container operations in Russia and the Baltics as from September 2020. Specifically, the company will use the... more
ITJ Video News – 17 September 2020
The latest episode of the ITJ Video News is out. Featuring Turkish Cargo, Swiss Post, the Gefco Group and more. Presented by editor-in-chief Christian Doepgen. (mw) https://bit.ly/3kuFaX1 more
Long Beach's outlook "cautiously optimistic"
Long Beach city council recently approved the USD 650 million yearly budget for the port. For the next fiscal year, the port plans to invest USD 379 million, or 58% of the total budget, in capital projects to construct and renovate port facilities. The budget for fiscal year... more
Four railways show the way
Four major railfreight companies came together at Mossend International Railfreight Park (MIRP) with their electric and hybrid locomotives to support the decarbonisation of the logistics supply chain network. The event coincided with the launch of the Scottish government's... more
Managing director for Central European market
TIP Trailer Services has appointed Oliver Bange vice president and managing director for TIP and Pema's Central Europe business unit. Bange has been leading the Central and Eastern Europe region for TIP Trailer Services since 2015. The region consists of Germany, Austria,... more
Yodel in search of a super-hub
Yodel, a UK parcel carrier, has announced plans for a long-term strategic investment in a new Northern super-hub to support the company’s growth. The investment, which aims to protect all existing jobs while also creating new job opportunities for the wider region, will see a... more