Jesper Kjaedegaard joins the Marcura group as senior adviser 
The board of the Marcura group has announced that Jesper Kjaedegaard has joined the group as senior adviser. A highly respected shipping personality, Kjaedegaard currently serves as partner of Mercator International and has previously served as CEO of Maersk, chairman of... more
More hinterland connections in China
With a new railway link from Chongqing in the southwest of China to the port of Qinzhou in the south of the country, cargo-partner covers 16 provinces in western and central China and thus reaches all the important production sites in the Chinese hinterland. The new rail... more
Noatum Logistics acquires PT. JCL Indonesia
Noatum Logistics has taken another step forward in its internationalisation in Asia with the acquisition of PT. JCL Indonesia, with offices in Jakarta, Surabaya, Semarang, Bandung and Yogyakarta. Rafael Torres, CEO of Noatum Logistics: "With this additional geographical... more
Bridgehead for LNG bunkering in the USA
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its LNG cargo handling system for a new 5400 sqm LNG bunker barge being built in the USA. The barge is being built at the Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding yard in Wisconsin (USA) on behalf of NorthStar Midstream. It will be operated by the... more
A large cargo door for Canadian DHC8-300
Air Inuit, a regional airline that provides vital passenger, charter, cargo and emergency air transport services throughout northern Quebec and destinations across Canada and the USA, and Collins Aerospace have inducted a DHC8-300 aircraft for large cargo door conversion.... more
Germany and Poland bridge the gap
The new bridge over the Oder can now be planned: the two countries concerned, Germany and Poland, have recently concluded an agreement to build a new bridge between Küstrin-Kietz in Brandenburg (Germany) and Kostrzyn in Poland. The existing bridge, which was built before... more
Britannia P&I adds more expertise in Singapore
Britannia P&I's Managers, Tindall Riley, has added four new colleagues to the Singapore team. This expansion reinforces Britannia’s strategy of developing its regional hubs, bringing its services closer to members. Francis Church, having moved from the Managers’ London... more
Sahara extends its contract with Europa Warehouse
Sahara Presentation Systems has extended its relationship with logistics operator Europa Warehouse by signing a new 5-year deal. Sahara is a major supplier of audio-visual (AV) presentation products in the UK, selling through a network of resellers in this country and worldwide.... more
Heavylift from South Korea to Thailand
The handling and transport of an exceptional cargo of South Korean-engineered petrochemical plant components, from Pyeongtaek (South Korea) to Map Ta Phut (Thailand), was done by project heavy lift carrier AAL. The units will be installed at one of Thailand’s major... more
ALS gives guarantees for customs clearance after Brexit
ALS Customs Services, a customs specialist, will offer three new solutions for its customers if Brexit occurs without a withdrawal agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom as from 31 October 2019. Using simplified procedures for customs formalities, goods... more