First Baltic LNG locomotives to run next summer 
Estonian freight carrier Operail has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Latvian company DiGas to develop the first cargo-carrying LNG freight locomotive in the Baltics region. Previously, the gas technology was tested and used on shunting locomotives. Adding the... more
Saudia Cargo moves Da Vinci's "flying machines"
While the Louvre museum in Paris (France) is presenting an exhibition on Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) until 24 February 2020 to mark the fifth centenary of the artist’s death, Saudia Cargo has dedicated its air cargo and logistical capabilities to transport 20 digital artworks... more
Largest LNG tanker newbuilding
The energy multinational Total intends to launch the largest ship to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) built to date. With a capacity to load up to 18,600 cbm of LNG, the new tanker will be chartered by the Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL). This ship will be... more
Sustainable mobility and logistics congress in Bilbao
Today, Thursday, 31 October, the port of Bilbao will host a congress on sustainable mobility and logistics in port areas. Representatives of public administrations and port authorities will take part alongside companies that carry out their work inside port areas in addition to... more
DHL Express mulls closer cooperation with Migros
DHL Express currently has a network of about 700 locations for the collection and despatching of parcel shipments in Switzerland. The «last mile» is considered a great challenge for parcel services providers in terms of delivery performance and customer focus. In addition to... more
Transnet plans intermodal terminal in Limpopo
In South Africa, Transnet Freight Rail will cooperate with Eco-Industrial Solutions to develop an Intermodal Terminal Facility located within the Eco-Industrial Park in Limpopo in the north of the country. One of the critical links between Zimbabwe, Zambia and freight ports... more
Jaxport in upbeat mood at the end of fiscal year
The Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport), one of Florida’s major container ports, achieved record volumes in containers, vehicles and overall tonnage during the fiscal year ending 30 September 2019. Altogether, the port handled almost 1.34 million teu, a rise of 5% in... more
Swiss World Cargo (re)sets new destinations
With flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, resuming as per today, 31 October 2019, Swiss World Cargo, the airfreight division of Swiss International Air Lines, begins operating new routes for the winter timetable 2019. Like the service resumptions to Phuket, Thailand and Ho Chi Minh... more
Second award for GAC Dubai
For the second consecutive year, GAC Dubai has won the FMCG logistics provider of the year award at the logistics and transport awards. The accolade recognises the company’s continuing excellence and innovation in keeping up with growing demand for the fast moving consumer goods... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The largest living entity is a 10,359,952 sqm mushroom wheel in Oregon's Blue Mountains in the USA. more