Saudia's new services provider ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has launched Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL), the new independent entity within the Saudia Group which will act as the main cargo gate and ground handling and logistics services hub across the Saudi airports. SAL CEO Omar Talal Hariri (3rd from... more
UK ratifies eCMR protocol ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The UK has ratified the e-CMR protocol, allowing national and international transports from and to the United Kingdom to be carried out with digital consignment notes. Signing the e-CMR protocol has been on the agenda in the UK for quite some time. After a successful... more
Port of Antwerp sets its sights on green multi-fuel ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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In 2019, the Belgian port of Antwerp scored strong growth for the seventh year in a row. Total freight volume increased by 1.3% to 238 million t. Container throughput was particularly impressive in Antwerp, totalling 11.87 million teu and achieving a 6.9% increase in market... more
Röhlig Logistics hires global contract logistics director ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Röhlig has hired Ludovic Jouval as its new contract logistics director. Jouval started his new role on 1 December 2019 and is responsible for Röhlig’s global warehouse capacities. Jouval will report to Hylton Gray, CEO sea freight, air freight, contract logistics and member of... more
Expanding transport portfolio in Denmark ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Kombiverkehr, Germany, has extended its transport services within Denmark. Effective immediately, the company offers five instead of three roundtrips per week on its Danish link between Taulov and Høje-Taastrup. Furthermore, the days of service have been changed, with trains... more
Big project in San Bernardino ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Alliance California, a public-private partnership between the Inland Valley Development Agency, SBD International Airport and Hillwood, achieved a major milestone as the San Bernardino international airport authority commission approved the final ground lease for the Eastgate... more
Shipping confidence at its highest level since 2014 ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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In the last quarter of 2019, confidence in the shipping industry rose to its highest level for 18 months, according to the latest survey conducted by adviser BDO. The average confidence level was 6.4 out of 10.0, compared to 5.8 in Q3/2019. This is the highest rating since... more
New warehouse on Switzerland's southern border ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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DB Schenker has opened a cutting-edge warehouse strategically located in Stabio, southern Switzerland. Stabio is close to the border with Lombardy, the largest Italian region by GDP, which means that the warehouse is ideally positioned to serve customers of the demanding Italian... more
Great demand for eco-friendly traffic in Sweden ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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In November last year, Kombiverkehr joined forces with DB Cargo Scandinavia and ferry operator TT-Line to launch a regular-interval direct service within Sweden, carrying trailers and containers in both directions between the cities of Trellebord and Halsberg. This year, the... more
New team propels Pall-Ex into new era ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The logistics company Pall-Ex has appointed former Palletways network development director Barry Byers as its new UK managing director, while Martin Rantle has been named non-executive chairman, after previously serving as vice president of sales for DHL. Having worked in... more