Terminal opened in Georgia
The Tallinn (Estonia)-based CF&S Group has launched a new transit hub in Poti, Georgia. The terminals will handle various types of cargo and offer warehousing and cargo deliveries from the port of Poti to the inland terminal, cargo loading and lashing on railway platforms,... more
Intercepting stolen cars
In 2024, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the ports of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, have so far intercepted 18 stolen vehicles valued at approximately USD 1.1 million. Destined for countries like Ghana and the United Arab Emirates, the... more
Air China Cargo and TAM Group extend partnership
Air China Cargo and TAM Group have extended their longstanding collaboration to improve air cargo services in North America. As a significant milestone for both companies, the new agreement reinforces their shared vision of delivering efficient service and value to clients.... more
A CEO for the Caribbean
Global logistics provider DP World has named Manuel Martinez CEO of DP World Dominicana. The company opened its 100th freight forwarding office last month as it expands the range of supply-chain solutions offered to its global customer base. The group launched a new air... more
A sustainable centre in Suffolk
Hemisphere Freight Services is pressing on with the construction of its newest warehouse in Suffolk, with cladding already up, flooring poured and racking in full flow. The hub is being built at Suffolk Port One Logistics Park, a carbon-neutral project in East Anglia. Curzon... more
UK forwarder gets two HGVs with multi lock
Bristol (UK)-based Scrivin Logistics is adding two Krone Profi Liner trailers to its HGV fleet to be used for its expansion in the European market. The curtainsiders come with the Krone patented Multi Lock side rave which is designed to reduce the risk of loads becoming detached... more
Wärtsilä to deliver methanol engines to China
Wärtsilä is to provide methanol-fuelled auxiliary engines for twelve new container vessels - five for Cosco Shipping Lines and seven for Orient Overseas Container Line. This order, the largest in the China’s maritime sector for methanol-fuelled ships, includes three... more
At the forefront of technology
Logistaas, a provider of cloud-based transport management systems for the freight forwarding industry, has won the 12th place in the third addition of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 programme. Competing against 200 public and private innovative technology companies, Logistaas... more
South Africa: new terminal in Durban launched
The Newlyn Park Bayhead Rail Terminal recently opened its doors at an official ceremony attended by the country’s president Cyril Ramaphosa. The terminal was built on land leased from the national ports’ authority Transnet, and in partnership with real estate developer Newlyn.... more