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
Textiles from south to north
Fashion logistics is a growing industry, and Militzer & Münch is benefiting from the booming sector in North Africa. It has increased its volumes to and from Germany. Overland transport services between Germany and the Maghreb states Tunisia and Morocco are gaining ever... more
Rail-truck transload facility in Texas opened
TNW has opened its third transloading operation in Texas (USA), on the Texas Rock Crusher Railway line. TNW services the Camp Bowie Industrial Park to transfer bulk materials – such as sand and grain, etc. – between railcars and trucks, providing customers not located directly... more
Fedex returns films competing in South Korea
Fedex Express (Fedex) provided logistical support to the 24th Busan international film festival (BIFF) which concluded this week-end. As the official carrier, Fedex was responsible for inbound and outbound shipments and customs clearance of more than 300 films from 85 countries.... more
Haropa: people can have their say
As part of the preparation for the future single port establishment on the river Seine (France), the ports association Haropa has launched an online consultation platform. Customers, local stakeholders and local residents are invited to participate in the development of the... more