Bridgehead for LNG bunkering in the USA 
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its LNG cargo handling system for a new 5400 sqm LNG bunker barge being built in the USA. The barge is being built at the Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding yard in Wisconsin (USA) on behalf of NorthStar Midstream. It will be operated by the... more
A large cargo door for Canadian DHC8-300
Air Inuit, a regional airline that provides vital passenger, charter, cargo and emergency air transport services throughout northern Quebec and destinations across Canada and the USA, and Collins Aerospace have inducted a DHC8-300 aircraft for large cargo door conversion.... more
Germany and Poland bridge the gap
The new bridge over the Oder can now be planned: the two countries concerned, Germany and Poland, have recently concluded an agreement to build a new bridge between Küstrin-Kietz in Brandenburg (Germany) and Kostrzyn in Poland. The existing bridge, which was built before... more
Britannia P&I adds more expertise in Singapore
Britannia P&I's Managers, Tindall Riley, has added four new colleagues to the Singapore team. This expansion reinforces Britannia’s strategy of developing its regional hubs, bringing its services closer to members. Francis Church, having moved from the Managers’ London... more
Sahara extends its contract with Europa Warehouse
Sahara Presentation Systems has extended its relationship with logistics operator Europa Warehouse by signing a new 5-year deal. Sahara is a major supplier of audio-visual (AV) presentation products in the UK, selling through a network of resellers in this country and worldwide.... more
Heavylift from South Korea to Thailand
The handling and transport of an exceptional cargo of South Korean-engineered petrochemical plant components, from Pyeongtaek (South Korea) to Map Ta Phut (Thailand), was done by project heavy lift carrier AAL. The units will be installed at one of Thailand’s major... more
ALS gives guarantees for customs clearance after Brexit
ALS Customs Services, a customs specialist, will offer three new solutions for its customers if Brexit occurs without a withdrawal agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom as from 31 October 2019. Using simplified procedures for customs formalities, goods... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Sharks kill on average five people a year, cows kill about 100 and horses about 1000. more
Data exchange between Champ and Inttra
Champ Forwarding Systems' full freight forwarding solution "Logitude" now offers messaging via the Inttra ocean trade platform for communicating with ocean shipping lines. The new feature enables forwarders to work with over 30,000 active shippers across 200... more
Detlef Borghardt appointed to TIP's advisory board
TIP Trailer Services has increased its supervisory board to eight members by appointing Detlef Borghardt. As member of the supervisory board of Cube Transportation Europe Coöperatief U.A., TIP’s senior holding company, Borghardt will advise the board of directors of TIP on... more