NAM enhances links between Liege and Africa 
London (UK)-based and Africa-focused Network Airline Management (NAM) and Liege airport (LGG) will extend their relationship for a further three years, cementing cargo operations at the airport in the East of Belgium for the foreseeable future. Since NAM moved their... more
Columbia Shipmanagement celebrates 40 years
Captain Heinrich Schoeller, chairman of Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) and the Columbia board of directors, welcomed over 600 invited guests, staff and senior management to a party in the grounds of the company’s offices in Limassol, Cyprus to celebrate 40 years of Columbia... more
Network launches advertising initiative in France
As in other countries, the shortage of labour and specialised staff represents one of the key challenges for the French logistics industry. Therefore, the European logistics network Astre and other partners have started a new initiative called “Le monde du transport réuni” (the... more
Record-breaking warehouse in Poland
Panattoni Europe has completed a warehouse facility which is a record-breaker in Poland in terms of size at ground level. It is the central warehouse of Leroy Merlin totalling in excess of 123,300 sqm. The project was accomplished literally in the centre of Poland, in the Piatek... more
Chartersync expands team with two new appointments
The Go-Now air charter platform, Chartersync, has expanded its team with the appointment of two new members, to help fulfil their business objectives and growth plans. Izzy Hamilton and Andrew Burvill come with a wealth of experience and knowledge in their respected fields.... more
Maiden call in Emden
After loading a portion of project and break bulk cargo, amongst those a gas turbine of 330 t unit weight, in Hamburg (Germany), the M/V “Paderewski” proceeded along the coast to Emden (Lower Saxony) for its maiden call. The plan was make a quick stop to load 38 pcs / 538 t /... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Before he signed the embargo on Cuban cigars, JFK sent out for 200 boxes for the White House. more
Climate change: action plan to protect infrastructures
With climate change, the frequency of heat waves, rock falls and rock slips – and therefore the amount of damage done to transport infrastructures – is rising. In Switzerland, this development can cost up to CHF 1 billion per year, the Swiss federal department of the... more
Ceva Logistics inaugurates chill hub
Ceva Logistics has officially opened its new, integrated, end-to-end cold chain facility at DP World London Gateway (UK). The multi-temperature 10,000 sqm facility includes up to 10,000 pallet positions featuring seven independent chambers capable of operating at all temperature... more
Turkish Cargo adds fleet and Basel service
Turkish Cargo has included the sixth B777F, capable of flying up to 102 t of cargo at a range of 9,200 km, to its fleet, with two more to come by 2020. Currently, the carrier relies on 344 aircraft, including 24 freighters. With an A330F, Turkish Cargo introduced a second... more