Verdion launches iPort Phase 2 with new warehouse deal 
Pan-European logistics provider Verdion has launched the second phase of its iPort logistics hub in Doncaster (UK) by leasing 68,000 sqm to an online retailer. Set to be complete in Q2/2020, the new warehouse will be the first building to start on site on the 1,210,000 sqm... more
All Martin Bencher offices now certified
Martin Bencher Group, the international project freight forwarder that specialises in oversize and heavy cargo, has now certified all its 29 offices in 19 countries according to standards with regards to quality, health, safety and environment. Joergen Hougaard, COO of the... more
Three more locomotives for UK’s rail network
GB Railfreight (GBRf) is going to lease three Class 66 locomotives from Beacon Rail Leasing. The locos will be introduced to the UK rail network from Sweden. These locomotives are the most widely operated modern freight locomotives in the European market and will further... more
Air New Zealand dreams of new flag ship
Boeing and Air New Zealand have announced the airline’s plans to add the largest 787 Dreamliner model to its fleet with a commitment to buy eight 787-10 valued at USD 2.7 billion at list prices. The carrier, known for its global network and long-range operations, says that the... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The nickname of Pope Paul II (1464-1471) was Lady of Pity for his love of cross-dressing. He was another pope to go out with a bang, in his case he was carried off by a heart attack while being sodomised by one of his pages. more
Norway helps IMO achieve its goals
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the government of Norway are launching the “Green Voyage 2050” project to help the maritime transport sector meet the goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. These objectives, which were established at the meeting... more
Loxxter introduces new cloud solution
At the Transport Logistic exhibition in Munich (Germany), the Munich-based start-up Loxxter presents its cloud solution for an automated control and optimisation of freight costs for the first time. The company’s main target customers are medium-sized shippers and... more
Iumi appoints new Asia ambassador
The International Union of Marine Insurance (Iumi) hosted the second Iumi Asia Forum in Shanghai (China) and appointed a new additional Asia ambassador to enhance its position in the region. Agnes Choi, chair of promotion and external relations for the Hong Kong maritime and... more
China train adds more destinations in Asia to its network
The Iata freight forwarder Quick-Cargo Service (QCS), which is headquartered in Germany, is expanding its two key segments air and sea freight and extending the railfreight services it has been offering to China since 2008. The company will add destinations in Japan, South... more
Home and hub
Amsterdam, Brussels, Milan, Zaragoza, Frankfurt – these are all some of Saudia Cargo’s key partners in Europe. Shortly before Air Cargo Europe in Munich, Omar Hariri met ITJ airfreight editor Andreas Haug to assess Saudia’s development. Hariri has been Saudia Cargo CEO since... more