DNV presents a new system of rules for LNG 
The maritime classification company DNV has developed new class rules and a class notation “gas fuelled LPG” for using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as fuel in anticipation of growing industry interest. Except for liquefied natural gas, currently all gases and low-flashpoint... more
Significant rail investments follow transport order
Canadian National Railways (CN) and mining company Teck Resources have signed a long-term rail agreement for the shipping of steelmaking coal from Teck’s four B.C. operations between Kamloops and Neptune Terminals (both in Canada) and other west coast ports. The agreement... more
European cargo carriers publish first policy manifesto
Some of Europe's prominent air cargo CEOs, united by Airlines for Europe (A4E) in Brussels (Belgium) last week, unveiled a set of key policy questions for the new EU mandate until 2024. The first-ever "A4E air cargo policy manifesto" outlines specific ways in which EU... more
Neil Watkins appointed group sales & marketing director
Trenchard Aviation Group, a provider in aircraft cabin component design, manufacture, repair and on-wing maintenance, has appointed Neil Watkins as group sales & marketing director. The primary focus of his new role will be the development of a single sales strategy for the... more
Geodis ships 23 million units in the USA
Next to countless teams of jolly elves, Geodis is the latest addition to the legendary list of Santa’s helpers. The third-party logistics provider shipped 23 million units in the USA, to set a new shipping volume record between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. The record-breaking... more
CO2 transport by rail reduces greenhouse gas emissions
The Swedish carrier Green Cargo regularly transports carbon dioxide for gas manufacturer AGA from Sweden to Norway. The carbon dioxide is used in greenhouses, the food industry, breweries and for cleaning water conduits. AGA Gas delivers carbon dioxide by rail to customers... more
PIL enhances its services
The Redsea Gulf Service (RGS) and the Intra-Redsea Feeder 5 (IR5) of Pacific International Lines are undergoing changes. These upgrades are being made following the suspension of the Intra-Redsea Feeder (IRF) route with effect from December 2019. For RGS, a weekly Berbera... more
"Benvenuti" to Fedex' new B767F
Fedex Express is continuing to modernise its European air fleet to improve environmental performance and operational efficiency, with the introduction of a new B767F into its European network. The new freighter offers superior environmental performance compared to the aircraft... more
Jaxport board extends CEO Green’s contract
During the December meeting of the Jaxport board of directors, it unanimously voted to extend CEO Eric Green’s contract through fiscal year 2024. Green has been with Jaxport since 2005 and was named CEO in 2017. Under Green’s leadership, the port set new container, auto and... more
Bolloré Logistics inaugurates Blue Hub in Singapore
Bolloré Logistics has inaugurated the Blue Hub, its next-generation building. Designed to be sustainable and efficient, the Blue Hub is a new building aiming at improving storage flexibility, productivity and efficiency for major customers in the perfumes and cosmetics sector.... more