"MSC Sixin" arrives in Barcelona 
The time of the mega vessels: while the "HMM Algeciras" reached Rotterdam, the world's second largest container ship "MSC Sixin" finalises its operations in the Port of Barcelona. After its call at Gioa Tauro, it is the first arrival of the vessel, which... more
Cargo thefts on the rebound
Manufacturers and logistics service providers must be prepared to protect their supply chains from an expected significant spike in cargo thefts as coronavirus lockdowns begin to be lifted across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, the transported asset protection... more
Hugh Flynn to retire after 22 years
Hugh Flynn will step down after 22 years as chief executive of the ASL Group on 13 July this year. ASL senior executive Dave Andrew will succeed him in this position, effective on the same date. ASL will continue to benefit from Flynn's strategic input, as he will continue... more
Where B737 are still popular
While the B737 MAX has been grounded globally since March 2019, two classic versions of the narrowbody aircraft has gain much interest among passenger to freighter (PTF) conversion specialists. On 18 May 2020, a B737-800 was towed into Gameco hangar at Guangzhou airport,... more
Fully automated shunting locomotive under trial
A fully automated shunting locomotive is currently being tested in the deep-water container port Jade Weser Port Wilhelmshaven in Germany. The German federal ministry for transport and digital infrastructure has provided a EUR 2.35 million subsidy for the shunting terminal 4.0... more
CMT invests in Ridgewood JV
Carolina Marine Terminal, (CMT), a large privately owned port facility, is investing in Transportation Infrastructure Partners, a joint venture between Ridgewood Infrastructure and Savage. CMT specialises in dry bulk cargoes. The amount invested was not disclosed by the... more
New facility in Jaroslavl
By setting up a new logistics hub in Jaroslavl, about 250 km to the northeast of Moscow, Arvato Supply Chain Solutions continues to expand its footprint in Russia. A few months before this current extension, the provider inaugurated a distribution centre in Noginsk. Overall,... more
Shipping expert joins Commonwealth board of governors
The St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry has welcomed the appointment of the UK High Commissioner of St. Kitts and Nevis, Kevin M. Isaac, as chairman of the 54 member Commonwealth board of governors. He is also the Saint Kitts and Nevis permanent representative to... more
Against the pandemic and for plane spotters
In response to the global Covid-19 pandemic, Volga-Dnepr Airlines has recently delivered oversized urgent medical supplies to two remote Dutch Caribbean islands. The call to action was spurred by the needs of the Dutch ministry of health, culture and sport to assist with the... more
Much space for large merchandise
Hermes Fulfilment Ansbach and Hermes Einrichtungs Service have inaugurated a new logistics hub in Ansbach (Bavaria, Germany). Spanning a total area of 76,000 sqm and costing EUR 90 million, it is one of Bavaria's largest recently developed real estates. It will be deployed... more