Linking Batumi with North Africa and Spain 
Batumi International Container Terminal (Bict) in Georgia, a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), will enhance its connections to North Africa and Spain with the launch of Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) improved Batumi – Gioia Tauro service... more
A first for Korean Air Cargo
Korean Air has connected its cargo booking system with DHL Global Forwarding, which is the first time the airline has linked its booking system directly to a freight forwarder. The integration allows DHL Global Forwarding to book cargo on Korean Air flights directly from its... more
Nosta expands sea and air business
Nosta Group has appointed Jesper Lund as commercial director global sea & air, a newly created position. He will be based in Amsterdam. With Lund's many years of expertise, the company aims to promote its international air and sea freight business and strengthen its... more
UK carrier further diversifies wagon portfolio
Nuclear Transport Solutions’ (NTS) rail division Direct Rail Services (DRS) in the UK has received 25 new JNA-Z box wagons from VTG Rail UK. Built by WH Davis at its Shirebrook facility (UK), they will soon enter service. Each wagon’s gross laden weight is 101.6 t, and the... more
Collaborating in e-commerce logistics
Looking to combine logistics with e-commerce expertise, APC Postal Logistics has formed a partnership with Shipium, an online shipping platform. The companies are working together to create a fast and reliable solution for logistics operations. Shipium’s customer base in the... more
IRS celebrates half a century
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is celebrating its 50th year, marking half a century of dedication to maritime safety, quality, and innovation. Commemorative initiatives include the unveiling of a new logo to symbolise progress and collaboration, and the launch of a new... more
One Air takes off at EMA
One Air, a British cargo airline, has commenced operations at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which will now be a regular origin and destination point for the carrier’s Boeing 747-400 freighter services connecting Asia and Europe as well as for ad hoc global charter services. ... more
AI to facilitate seafarer recruitment
Crewlinker, a Rotterdam-based global digital tech company, has launched a maritime recruitment platform that uses artificial intelligence to connect seafarers with job opportunities. It allows crewing agencies, shipping companies, and other maritime employers to find qualified... more
TT Club pledges support for 2024
TT Club has announced that it will continue to sponsor the Tapa Emea ‘young supply chain resilience professional’ award in 2024. With this contribution, the provider of insurance and related risk management services to the international transport and logistics industry aims to... more