Britannia P&I opens branch office in Copenhagen 
Britannia P&I’s exclusive correspondent in Denmark (B Denmark P&I), will become a full branch office and be renamed TR(B) Denmark. The new office will continue to be headed by Michael Boje-Larsen, a lawyer with experience in maritime law, including P&I and FD&D... more
Expanding final mile services to grow in the USA
J.B. Hunt Transport Services in North America has acquired the assets of RDI Last Mile. Founded in 1987, RDI provides home delivery services of big and bulky products in the northeast region of the USA. It uses contract carriers to perform primarily furniture deliveries and... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
"Gentlemen, I suggest you look away. This will not be a pretty sight." Those were the last words of mass murderer Marcel Petiot, as a piece of advice to the witnesses who came to his execution by guillotine on 25 May 1946 in Paris. more
P&O Ferrymasters to expand across Turkey
P&O Ferrymasters has announced plans to open five new offices across Turkey over the next two years as it continues the expansion of its pan-European logistics services into Asia. In addition to its existing base in Istanbul, P&O Ferrymasters will develop a... more
Topsy-turvy world
As Russia and many other countries celebrate Christmas only today and tomorrow, 6/7 January 2020, we are already looking back to the pre-Christmas freight services performed by an airline whose native country is now enjoying the height of the summer season. Air New Zealand's... more
Iranians and Rome
Iran Air has filed a proposed schedule for Tehran Imam Khomeini – Rome Fiumicino service. Based on preliminary listing, the airline would operate an A310 aircraft from today, 6 January 2020, twice weekly. Meanwhile, Mahan Air, another carrier from Iran, saw its last flight... more
New terminal for Leipzig - Verona service
TX Logistik’s intermodal trains running between Leipzig, Germany and Verona, Italy are now using the Sommacampagna-Sona terminal at the Italian end. The rail logistics company gives the following reason for the change of terminal: “In Sommacampagna-Sona we are the sole customer... more
RAM appoints sales manager for Africa
RAM has appointed Javier Cazin as the new sales manager for Africa. With several years of experience in the container port industry the new sales manager brings a wealth of expertise and insight into the growing African market. Besides his experience, Javier holds a master’s... more
Saudia's new services provider
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
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