New highs in container ship capacity for 2024 
In 2023, the container shipping industry achieved a new high by delivering 2.3 million teu, surpassing the previous record by 37%. Continuing this trend, according to Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at Bimco, the first four months of 2024 have already seen deliveries of... more
After Tanzania and Uganda now Kenya
Network Airline Services has been appointed as the GSSA for Flydubai in Kenya, effective from 1 January 2024. Sarah Wangui, NAS’ managing director based in Nairobi: “I am happy to confirm that NAS has been appointed as Flydubai’s GSSA in Kenya, to sell its air cargo space and... more
Karen Klement to head sales department
The Pfenning Group, a full-service supply chain service provider based in Heddesheim (Germany), has recruited Karen Klement as sales manager. With effect from 1 April 2024, the experienced logistics expert will be responsible for acquiring and developing new customer... more
A dual role for Pierre Jalady
UTA Edenred, a European mobility service provider and part of the Edenred Group, has appointed French manager Pierre Jalady as its new managing director as of 1 April 2024. He will also act as general manager of Edenred Mobility Emea. Jalady has extensive professional... more
RZDL continues to expand its own loco fleet
The Russian transport and logistics company began building its own locomotive fleet in December 2023, purchasing two shunting diesel locomotives for this purpose, and is now planning to buy two more such locomotives in 2025. The expansion is in response to a growing demand... more
Over the Irish Sea
Toga Freight Services announced earlier this month that it has acquired London-based Irish Sea Logistics, a specialist forwarder operating between Great Britain and Ireland and thus gained a further opening into the British market. From its customs TSF bonded warehouse in... more
Drydocks World introduces cryogenic pipe shop
Drydocks World in Dubai has upgraded its propeller repair services and introduced new facilities, aiming to reinforce its position and boost its revenue in maritime services. The enhancements include the capability to handle both minor in-situ repairs directly on vessels and... more
More and more electric HDVs hit the roads
Amazon is investing in electric vehicles around the world and now rolling out nearly 50 electric heavy-duty vehicles (HDV) in Southern California alone. According to the company, it is the largest fleet of such vehicles in any country so far. They will haul cargo containers... more
Dnata enhances Singapore operations
Dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has appointed Neo Su Yin as managing director of its Singapore office to oversee the company’s ground handling and cargo operations at Changi Airport (SIN). A Singapore national, Su Yin brings with her extensive experience in... more