A lively project for Luton
Glencar and Wrenbridge have broken ground on a new logistics unit in Luton. The facility, totalling almost 20,000 sqm, will be designed as a site for flexible workplace, R&D, and distribution. This is the fifth collaborative undertaking between Glencar and its client,... more
Mycrane doubles down in Saudi Arabia
Mycrane, a global platform for online crane rental, is responding to the rapid digital transformation of the Middle East by strengthening its team in the region. Syed Ahmed Salman (left) has been appointed as VP sales, Middle East, while Syed Zulnoon Bukhari (right) joins as... more
Unifeeder expands into Latin America
Unifeeder Group, part of DP World, has opened an office in Panama City and launched additional feeder routes. The expansion aims to enhance trade and economic growth in the region. The Panama office will coordinate with the company’s global headquarters in Aarhus, Denmark,... more
Geodis now scores 28
Transport and logistics provider Geodis has strengthened its temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipment capabilities in Europe by obtaining Iata's Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (Ceiv Pharma) certification for its Copenhagen site.... more
A trio to promote DAC in Europe
Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) want to modernise railfreight services and cooperate to introduce digital automatic coupling (DAC) at European level.The three ministers of transport recently signed a position paper to this effect, in which their countries commit to... more
Waco hosts AGM
At its annual general meeting in Istanbul on 14 – 17 April, the Waco System welcomed 122 delegates for three days of discussions on freight insurance and logistics. Co-hosted by a delegate from Turkey, Eenco Logistik ve Ticaret, the event saw companies from 106 countries being... more
Chennai hosts first International Ports Conclave
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (Iaph) recently attended the first International Ports Conclave on the Chennai campus of the Indian Maritime University. The event, entitled "Ports and Terminals: Crisis and Disaster Management - Policies and... more
A prestigious award for Priority Freight
Priority Freight, a time-critical freight and logistics specialist, has been honoured with the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. This prestigious award recognises the company’s good business practices and significant, sustained growth in overseas sales.... more
An unprecedented cargo route
This month marked the beginning of the unprecedented cargo route between Europe and Florianópolis, operated by Latam Cargo Chile and departing from Amsterdam (Netherlands) on Mondays and Brussels (Belgium) on Thursdays. The route facilitates the shipment of cargo from Europe... more