New global shipping index on the agenda 
A partnership is developing a new shipping index for ocean carrier schedule reliability. For that purpose, the Shanghai Shipping Exchange and Cargo Smart, a shipment management software solutions provider, have signed a memorandum of cooperation. The plan is to create a new... more
New intermodal hub in Texas for Watco's short line
The American industrial company Enviro Tech Chemical Services is investing USD 8 million in a new chemical manufacturing facility in Levelland, Texas (USA). The new facility will be served by Watco’s short line railroad Lubbock and Western Railway. The 260 km line... more
Kontainers and Ceva sign contract
Kontainers, a British e-commerce software provider for freight brands, has announced that Ceva Logistics has signed a multi-year, seven figure contract with Kontainers to power its primary customer-facing e-commerce portal. Ceva will utilise Kontainers flagship product,... more
Changes in Finnlines’ management
Finnlines has announced that, with effect from 1 September 2019, Merja Kallio-Mannila has been appointed deputy head of group sales, marketing & customer service and Torkel Saarnio has been named deputy line manager of HansaLink, Hanko–Rostock & Helsinki–Rostock. In... more
Opening a new cargo facility in South Carolina
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in South Carolina (USA) celebrated the opening of a USD 33 million air cargo facility which enhances its ability to handle domestic and international freight. In recent years air cargo volume and demand for freight services... more
Yang Ming satisfied with new express service
The Chinese Yang Ming Line has benefited beyond expectations from its new express feeder service to Liverpool (UK). Targets were met almost immediately after launching in June this year, underlining demand for a direct Far East call at the port. As the Liverpool port... more
The champions of Eurasian road transport are crowned
Recognising best practice across a range of areas, the International Road Union (IRU) has announced the winners of the “Best Eurasian Road Transport Operator” award. This year’s champions are: Up to ten vehicles category: Transconsult Brest (Belarus) and Akhmejanova Nuriya... more
Logipower takes over staff coordination for Musashi
The group of companies Elsen and Musashi Europe have expanded their business cooperation. The supplier of automotive parts has contracted the recruitment agency Logipower, which belongs to the Elsen group, as a staff coordinator for its five locations in Germany. In order to... more
Rich Corrado is elected president of ATSG
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has announced that its board of directors has elected Richard F. Corrado, currently COO, president of the aircraft leasing and air transport services company, effective 16 September 2019. As president, Corrado will be responsible for... more
“Curiosity of the Day 
The yo-yo was invented in the Philippines, where hunters hiding in trees could hit small game on the ground below. more