From 1 to 6 million containers 
APM Terminals Moín (TCM) in Costa Rica has handled over 6 million containers since its inception in 2018, with container volumes rising from 1 million teu in 2019 to 1.26 million teu in 2023. Primarily focused on exporting products like bananas and coffee, the terminal has seen... more
DB Schenker launches OBC service
Global logistics service provider DB Schenker has introduced a new standardised product for a growing market segment. Customers can now book an onboard courier (OBC) service which provides a swift and reliable express air transport to and from any geography in the world. The new... more
Sirum: a trio instead of a quartet
Sirum, a Hamburg-based provider of transport management systems (TMS), now has three managers at the helm: (from left to right) Dennis Ringhofer, Georg Notter and Bennet Block. The previous co-managing director Michael Hötte is leaving the company. The new streamlined... more
Fleet renewal for more sustainable transport
The German haulier Craiss has added a truck powered by liquefied natural gas to its fleet. The automotive specialist will deploy the vehicle in Germany between its headquarters in Mühlacker and Hamburg and for deliveries to North Rhine-Westphalia. With a range of 1,000 to... more
More expertise for mission critical logistics
With the acquisition of Quality Air Forwarding (QAF), a Milwaukee-based logistics provider, Magnate Worldwide is expanding its capabilities in domestic and expedited transport solutions. QAF, a specialist in air and land-based express services, will support Magnate’s growth in... more
Training initiative addresses “Wakashio” incident
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) conducted a training programme in Mauritius for 20 young employees from its head office and group companies in nine countries. The programme aimed to enhance awareness of sustainability and safe operations while contributing to the local community... more
A milestone for rail traffic in Gothenburg
After more than 20 years of work, the extension of the harbour railway to the APM Terminals in Gothenburg, Sweden, has now been completed, with the last kilometre of the double tracks being laid on 25 March. The upgrade has tripled the railway’s capacity from 80 to up to 240... more
Dachser to host webinar on alternative fuels
Dachser Chem Logistics Switzerland and Austria are hosting a webinar on 16 April 2024 (15.00 h -16.30 h) on "Managing the logistics balance sheet: importance, CO2e calculation and alternative fuels". The event is aimed at experts from the chemical industry in both... more
SingPost sets strategy
Singapore Post (SingPost) completed a strategic review of the group last week, which has resulted in the creation of five initiatives for the next three years. With SingPost striving to transform from a postal organisation into a major logistics player, its board has now... more