Dachser picks manager for Vienna office 
Michael Huttner took over as branch manager at the company’s Schwechat site near Vienna on 1 April 2024. He succeeds Dieter Venc, who has retired from active professional life after 18 years at Dachser. Huttner joined Dachser’s Kempten office as tender manager air & sea... more
1,000 CNG-vehicles for Tanzania
The African asset financing company Watu is extending its support for compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered three-wheelers in Tanzania, aiming to finance at least 1,000 of these CNG-powered vehicles by the end of 2024. The project will intensify efforts to transition the... more
Swiss WorldCargo expands its network
Swiss WorldCargo has expanded its international network with the launch of a new route between Zurich and Seoul, South Korea, to be served by Swiss and Swiss WorldCargo, commencing 7 May 2024, and operated via the A340 passenger flights. This new lane will connect... more
A brand to manage bulk carriers
Intermarine has expanded its portfolio and launched the Intermarine Bulk Carriers to manage Harren Group's bulk carriers. This expansion includes the introduction of two F300 vessels, bringing the company’s fleet total to 30. The new division aims to integrate the operations... more
HFW: a partner and an associate for Paris office
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW continues to expand its global shipping and export finance practices, with partner Paolo Pinna and associate Constance Ollat joining the company from Norton Rose Fulbright on 2 May. These new appointments follow HFW's recent recruitment of... more
30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft
The Indian airline Indigo has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft to help expand its international network to long-haul destinations. India, a fast-growing aviation market, is on the verge of an international travel boom as the economy grows and household... more
LTG and Ukrainian railways strengthen cooperation
The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a joint international intermodal route between Klaipeda (Lithuania) and Kyiv (Ukraine) through Polish territory. The first test runs are planned for this year, with regular cargo services to be launched... more
Continuing the cold chain in Chile
Emergent Cold Latin America has completed construction work on Chile’s largest frozen food warehouse. The logistics provider will use the site to enhance its cold chain network in the region. Located in Talcahuano, the facility enables access to a local seafood and fruit... more
Continental’s digital tools at TOC Europe 2024
At the TOC Europe 2024 event in Rotterdam, Continental will display its range of intelligent tyres and digital tools aimed at aiding the digital transformation of port operations. The company will introduce products like Dock Master+ and Terminal Master, which emphasise... more
