RZD sets up hotline for freight transport 
Russian Railways (RZD) has set up an emergency response centre to provide prompt support to shippers and ensure the coordination of all links in the transport chains during the fight to prevent and eliminate the spread of the novel coronavirus infection. Based on the results... more
Silver lining on the horizon for aviation?
During February 2020, Asia air cargo demand held up well, despite the effects of factory closures and lockdowns in China crippling the supply and distribution of manufactured goods nationwide and related international trade flows. These declines were partly offset by higher... more
Mahindra Logistics appoints chairman
Mahindra Logistics has appointed V. S. Parthasarathy as its non-executive director and chairman of the board. Parthasarathy said, “I am delighted to join the board of Mahindra Logistics as its chairman. I strongly believe that logistics will play a critical role in helping India... more
Vietnamese carrier confirms Europe plans
Only 16 months after its launch Bamboo Airways has landed in Europe for the first time. The young Vietnamese airline actually intended to fly to Prague (from Hanoi) this weekend and to start regular services to Munich (from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) and Melbourne (from Hanoi)... more
Supplying LNG all around the Baltic Sea
In a joint letter of intent (LoI), Nauticor und Novatek Green Energy are planning to cooperate in the development of a LNG supply infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region. The aim of the partnership is to further expand the market for the supply of maritime customers with LNG by... more
Bifa wants to postpone Brexit deadline
The British international freight association (Bifa) has said that in light of the massive disruption to supply chains caused by the coronavirus crisis, it would be irresponsible if the UK government tried to abide by the timetable for ending its Brexit transition period.... more
Platform to monitor border crossings
International movement and connectivity are facing unprecedented challenges as an increasing number of countries close their borders in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The patchwork of uncoordinated measures complicates compliance by transport operators, causing huge... more
New leadership in the Middle East at Crane Worldwide
Chris Mitchell, vice president of global specialised solutions has accepted a promotion to manage the Middle East region at Crane Worldwide Logistics. He joined Crane Worldwide in September 2011, as director for energy & EPC in Asia Pacific and since 2017 has led the global... more
Swiss World Cargo adapts
After reducing its schedule to 40 flights a week to eight European destinations and three weekly flights to New York EWR, Swiss International Airlines parks 24 of its A320 family aircraft in Dübendorf. Other aircraft, particularly those of the long-haul fleet, are parked at... more
CEO addresses Valencia's port community
Extraordinary times also call for extraordinary words. One example is Aurelio Martínez Estévez, CEO of Valencia port, who addressed all collaborators in a letter under the headline: "Thank you and congratulations for making easy what is not easy." Martínez made it... more