Rails from Austria to smooth the way for British trains 
The British infrastructure operator Network Rail is currently preparing to bid out a multi-year contract for the supply of rails. Companies that want to take part in the bidding procedure need to prove their ability to deliver long rails. DB Cargo is therefore working with... more
Two new heavyweights for NYK
One of the Japanese NYK Group companies, NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers, is to expand its fleet. The shipping company has signed a contract with Nanjing Jinling Shipyard, which is part of the China Merchants Group, to build two heavylift vessels. The two new units will be... more
New man for new customs division
Acito Logistics is expanding its portfolio in its customs sector by bundling its decentralised customs business and establishing Acito Customs, based at company headquarters in Weil am Rhein (Germany). The move resulted in the appointment of Danny Döbele, who has a decade of... more
Circle participating in European project Easylog
Circle, a specialist for analysing and developing automation and digitalization solutions for the port sectors and intermodal logistics, is participating in the European project Easylog, funded to the tune of almost EUR 2 million (EUR 1.7 million from the European Regional... more
ACL switches terminals
Atlantic Container Line is on the verge of changing the terminals for its A-service vessels in the port of Virginia, USA. The transfer of vessel operations from the Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) to Norfolk International Terminal (NIT) will take place in mid-September 2019.... more
Latam Cargo connects Colombia and Peru
Starting this month (September), Latam Cargo Colombia plans to add twelve frequencies between Bogota and Miami FL, doubling its operations from Colombia into the USA. Import operations will also expand as the carrier's freighter operations between both airports will increase to... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
In 1995, the government of Greenland awarded the title of "Santa Claus of the Year" to Nelson Mandela in recognition of his support for children in need. more
A big slice of the cake for Swiss Combi
Swiss Combi – an entity comprised of the logistics service providers Planzer (40%), Camion Transport (40%), Galliker (10%) and Bertschi (10%) – have obtained a 35% stake in the Swiss railfreight operator SBB Cargo. Switzerland’s national railway SBB will retain the remaining 65%... more
Bansard International selects new airfreight boss
Laurent Deneubourg has been recruited as director of the airfreight division at Bansard International Group. He began his tasks at the French logistics provider on 26 August. Deneubourg has a wealth of experience in the air cargo field. He spent more than 13 years with... more
Ceva Logistics expands presence in Ho Chi Minh City
Ceva Logistics officially opened its new facility in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), doubling the size of its local operation. The company's new facility, strategically located close to the two cargo terminals at the country's busiest airport Tan Son Nhat International, and a short... more