PKP Cargo to publish its H1/2019 results 
PKP Cargo will publish the results of Q1/2019 on 22 August 2019. It remains to be seen whether the Polish group will be able to maintain the record ebitda of PLN 900 million (EUR 210 million) it achieved in 2018. Over the whole year of 2018, PKP Cargo carried 121.9 million t of... more
Baltic Ports Organisation focuses on port sustainability
The Baltic Ports Organisation (BPO) has been welcomed into the world ports sustainability programme following the signing of the WPSP declaration by Bogdan Ołdakowski, BPO secretary general. Guided by the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals, the programme aims to enhance... more
CAM continues to expand
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation, reported that each of its principal business segments, aircraft leasing and air transport, generated higher revenues for the second quarter of 2019. The most important segment,... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Vervet monkeys use high-pitched calls to warn each other if a predator is approaching. But if a personal rival is in danger they remain silent. more
Amazon plans to open new fulfilment centre in Utah
Amazon plans to open a new fulfilment centre in West Jordan (Utah, USA) creating more than 800 full-time jobs. Amazon currently employs more than 2,000 full-time associates throughout the State of Utah. Amazon employees at the more than 93,000 sqm fulfilment centre will... more
Europa brings new HR and talent team on board
Europa Worldwide Group has presented a new HR and talent team following a series of appointments and promotions to nurture talent within its rapidly growing business. The expert team includes Elaine Robertson, head of HR, Laura Watkin, head of talent and Vanita-Dass Puri, who... more
Flying high at the Bosphorus
By mid-2019 had become clear that most freight operators are flagging, compared to the strong previous year. The biggest exception to this trend is Turkish Airlines. more
Expanding rail service between Maasvlakte II and Venlo
APM Terminals Maasvlakte II’s new rail service between its Rotterdam terminal (the Netherlands) and the logistics hub Venlo on the Dutch-German border is proving popular. Following the success of the initial five-times-per-week service, plans are already in place to scale up the... more
Lisa Lefeber elected next CEO of Port of Everett Commission
The Port of Everett Commission (WA, USA) voted 3-0 to approve a contract naming the port’s deputy executive director Lisa Lefeber the next CEO, effective 16 October 2019. Lefeber is the first woman to be selected for this top leadership role in the port’s 100-year history.... more
Suparna to connect Norway with Nanjing
Starting on 1 September 2019, Suparna Airlines, which is part of the Chinese HNA Group that also owns and operates Hainan Airlines, will operate a twice weekly B747-400F service connecting Oslo airport (Norway) with Nanjing in China. Located west of Shanghai, Nanjing is well... more