Peel Ports augments logistics services 
The UK-based Peel Ports Group has acquired Quality Freight, a company that provides chartering and a range of port services from a 16.2 ha multimodal facility at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire. Commenting on the acquisition, Mark Whitworth, CEO of Peel Ports Group said: “Our... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The British singer Morrissey did not allow his autobiography to be translated into other languages. more
New members of International Maritime Hall of Fame
The International Maritime Hall of Fame awards were established in 1993 when the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey created them to honour, every year, a group of maritime visionaries who best exemplified the qualities of futuristic thinking guiding... more
SF Airlines adds 54th freighter and plans New York service
The private Chinese carrier, SF Airlines, has introduced a third plane to its fleet this year. The unit is the airline’s eighth B767-300BCF and its 54th full freighter overall. SF Airlines now plans to step up its transport services for perishable goods such as fresh fruit and... more
New vehicles for handling bigger volumes
DHL in the UK is investing GBP 6.7 million (EUR 7.7 million) in an upgrade to its fleet of trucks and trailers to gain additional handling capacity to support future growth. The investment includes 45 Volvo tractor units, 24 Volvo rigid trucks and 29 Don-Bur double deck... more
Whales have to wait another month
Cargolux and Sealife Trust have set the date for the Beluga whales, Little Grey and Little White, to embark on their epic journey from China to Iceland on 19 June 2019. The initial travel date in April had been cancelled because of the final leg of the complicated journey... more
Breb and Iberdrola opt for Mukran Port
Efforts to transform Mukran Port in Sassnitz, on the island of Rügen (Germany), into a state-of-the-art universal port are continuing. To this end, the shipping company Breb and Mukran Port have concluded a long-term contract. With its continental line, Breb offers services... more
25th annual chemical safety awards allocated
The US class I railway CSX recently presented 70 customers with its annual chemical safety excellence award for their commitment to the safe transport of hazardous materials. Each year, these awards recognize customers who safely ship more than 600 carloads of hazardous... more
Extension almost complete
IDS Logistik has celebrated the roofing ceremony for the building extension of its central hub in Neuenstein (Hesse, Germany). Construction work on the new hall began in 2018. The extension is directly adjacent to the existing building and provides the capacities to deal with... more
VAC selects new account manager in Melbourne
Bosco Dsouza has been appointed account manager, Melbourne, by Virgin Atlantic Cargo as the airline looks to build on the strong growth of its Australia cargo business in 2018. Dsouza joins the airline from Worldwide GSA for Qatar Airways Cargo. He has over 20 years’... more