Federal funding for terminal refurbishment at Jaxport 
The Florida (USA)-based Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) will be supported by federal funding. A sum of USD 20 million has been granted to the port for the reconstruction of more than 40,000 sqm of the existing terminal pavement at the SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal,... more
Chris Porter joins Kukla Beverage Logistics
Former Porter & Laker, Hillebrand director and Benevolent CEO Chris Porter joined Kukla Beverage Logistics in October. Porter will undertake a business development role to promote the global range of freight and logistics services offered to the UK drinks industry and to... more
Rhenus plans to expand its footprint in Asia
Following the recent acquisition of a logistics company in Singapore and the addition of its largest warehouse in Thailand, Rhenus Logistics now offers end-to-end logistic solutions in Asia-Pacific for Greater China, Hong Kong, India, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia... more
Digital solution for keyless overnight deliveries
Since April 2019, Night Star Express in Germany has been carrying out a trial run of night deliveries for ten selected customers. The spare parts and goods are deposited inside the vehicles. This service is made possible by a new electronic solution developed by Mercedes-Benz.... more
PA airport wins grant for new cargo facility
The US department of transportation has awarded the Allegheny county airport authority an USD 18.69 million grant through the "better utilising investments to leverage development" grant programme. It supports the construction of a 6,970 sqm cargo processing... more
New all-in-one solution for ULD handling
Hubtex, a global leader in customised industrial trucks, sideloaders and special equipment for handling long, difficult and bulky goods, and Dimos, a developer of warehouse and industrial trucks, have announced that they are producing "the only vehicle in the world that... more
More power on the Pacific 
Plans to expand the port of Manzanillo, on Mexico’s Pacific coast, and add terminals to the facility have been revealed. The existing container terminals there, including CMSA, are also adding equipment, to benefit from growing transport volumes. more
New intermodal terminal opened in Canada
Canada’s first privately operated intermodal Terminal has been opened in Saskatchewan. The 129,499 sqm East Regina intermodal terminal is located in the Chuka Creek business park and connects Southern Saskatchewan to global markets. The new hub is owned and operated by... more
Airbus to build freight-friendly aircraft in China
Airbus and China are strengthening their partnership as both sides commit to a further deepening and broadening of cooperation in the aviation industry. According to the memorandum of understanding on the further development of industrial cooperation which was signed this week... more
Rail Forum Europe picks new president and vice-president
Following the elections to the European Parliament, a call for the appointment of a new managing board for Rail Forum Europe was launched in October this year. The conclusion of the call procedure designated Andrey Novakov (EPP, Bulgaria) as president and Anna... more