Adoption of LNG continues 
Another step forward for SEA\LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition promoting the adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel. The association has expanded its membership network in the United States with the entry of Houston (TX)-based Stabilis Energy. The... more
Carrier in Kazakhistan to invest in 400 tank cars
Russia-based freight car manufacturer UWC will provide TEXOL, a railway operator from Kazakhstan, with articulated LPG tank cars. The number of tank cars to be supplied amounts to 400, with deliveries to be completed before the end of Q1/2021. At the start of the year, the... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The tallest known human being was the American Robert Wadlow. Shortly before he died at the age of 22 years he measured 2.72 m. more
Synergy Group CEO wins prestigious shipping award
Synergy Group’s innovative deployment of technology and commitment to seafarer welfare were honoured last week when Captain Rajesh Unni, CEO and founder, was named ‘CEO of the Year’ at the 11th annual Shiptek International Awards. Captain Unni thanked the judges and said the... more
LIP Invest buys logistics hub for Röhlig
LIP Invest, the Munich (Germany)-based investor that specialises in logistics real estate, has purchased a new logistics hub in Nettetal near the German-Dutch border. The centre has been leased to Röhlig Logistics for the long term. On the 61,000 sqm plot, Röhlig intends to... more
Ryder announces management changes
Ryder System announced that John Diez, president of its dedicated transportation solutions (DTS) business, has been newly appointed to the role of president of fleet management solutions (FMS), replacing Dennis C. Cooke. Cooke will leave Ryder to pursue other opportunities, but... more
Brazilian air partner for Argentinian e-commerce platform
Azul Cargo Express, the cargo unit of Azul, a Brazilian airline, has signed a commercial agreement with the e-commerce company Mercado Libre, founded in Argentina in 1999. As a result, Azul will become the only air-shipping partner within Brazil for purchases made on the... more
Russian Railways to test unmanned trains
During the International Railway Salon PRO//Motion.EXPO in Moscow last week (28.-31.8.2019), Russia’s first unmanned train was presented to the public. Russian Railways (RZD) chairman Oleg Belozyorov said it was “a major technological breakthrough”. The ES2G Lastochka... more
Delta and Virgin deepen UK/US ties
Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines are boosting flights between the UK and USA from summer 2020, in a move which sees Delta join Virgin at London Gatwick (linking Boston) for the first time together since their partnership began (2014). With Delta's return to Manchester and... more
Albatros Express expands services in Germany
Effective 2 September 2019, Transfracht will expand the range of services for the Albatros Express Germany. The company will raise import and export capacities on the connections between Leipzig and Riesa in Germany. There will be five weekly departure times from Leipzig... more