Indian chairman for IACS 
Arun Sharma, executive chairman of the Indian register of shipping (IRClass), has been formally introduced as the new chairman of the international association of classification societies (IACS). In his first speech in the role, Sharma outlined the main challenges faced by... more
Speeding up intermodal transport through Vladivostok
Russian Railways (RZD) and FESCO are launching a service for electronic document flow for intermodal shipments of freight through the commercial port of Vladivostok (VMTP) (Russia), which reduces transit time by 4 days, that is, from 5 days to 21 hours. The first container... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
With four noses, slugs are highly sensitive to gas, which is why they were used as an early warning system in First World War trenches. more
Panattoni is building a new hub in Essen
Panattoni Europe is building a logistics park in Essen (Germany). On a plot of about 43,220 sqm, the company is setting up around 23,134 sqm of logistics areas, 1,215 sqm of offices as well as 1,575 sqm of mezzanine floors. The logistics facility can be divided into three... more
Expanded cooperation to reduce 50,000 t of CO2
In Sweden, railfreight operator Real Rail, which is part of Sandahl, and the Swedish state-owned carrier Green Cargo are strengthening their ties to continue to offer climate-smart transportation from north to south for Swedish businesses. On the... more
China Airlines finalises B777F order
Taiwan-based China Airlines has finalised its agreement with Boeing to order six 777 Freighters to modernise its cargo fleet. The carrier, which currently operates one of the world's largest B747F fleets consisting of 18 units, plans to transition to the largest and longest... more
IMO 2020-compliant bunker fuel for Maersk
A big carrier has taken another step in its preparation for the sulphur cap looming in 2020: Maersk Oil Trading and Koole Terminals have agreed on the production of IMO 2020-compliant bunker fuel. The production will take place at the petrochemical industrial distillation (PID)... more
1,000 grain-hoppers to cut back truck transports in Ukraine
The EBRD is providing a loan of up to USD 35 million to a railcar logistics business in the Ukraine, which will be fully owned by the Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC). The funds will be used to acquire up to 1,000 grain-hopper railcars, which will significantly facilitate... more
Markus Pütz is the new CCO
Markus Pütz has assumed the position of chief commercial officer at Schenker Germany for the DE/CH cluster. He succeeds Rainer Götz, who has retired. Pütz has been working for DB Schenker for more than 20 years. During this time, he served with great success in various... more
UPS expands service portfolio
UPS has recently integrated and expanded its zone solutions product within its customs brokerage, warehousing, logistics and transportation business. The addition gives UPS a portfolio of foreign trade zone (FTZ) consulting, management and fulfilment services. UPS has also... more