Chinese coal hopper wagons for Australia 
Aurizon, Australia’s largest railfreight operator, has ordered 264 narrow gauge coal hopper wagons from the Chinese manufacturer CRRC Yangtze. The first batch of 132 wagons will be delivered in Queensland by the end of 2019. The second batch of 132 wagons is due for delivery in... more
Finsterwalder takes over Webopac-logistics
With effect from 1 April 2019, the Finsterwalder group took over the provider Webopac-logistics at its site in Kaufbeuren in Allgäu (Bavaria, Germany). All 44 jobs will be transferred from the insolvent company to the new owner, ensuring a seamless continuation of the operative... more
Indonesian airport has high hopes in e-commerce
The International Airport West Java (BIJB) welcomes the Indonesian government’s efforts to encourage the creation of a logistics hub for e-commerce at Kertajati Airport (KJT). The Cargo Kertajati terminal for domestic service providers came on stream this month. It is run by... more
Imperial Logistics improves barge safety
In the United States, Imperial Logistics International is taking part in the “safety takes US home” campaign, by staging an event for suppliers to its inland barging operations. The programme was launched in 2016 to increase safety awareness among the 600 masters, officers... more
Albatros Express extends network
With effect from 10 May, TFG Transfracht is introducing a new set-up for the port of Koper (Slovenia) and providing it with direct connections to the Albatros Express network. The move means that, for the first time, containers can be transported according to a regular... more
Petra Adrianowytsch says goodbye to Kögel
At the beginning of April, Kögel’s managing directors Thomas Heckel and Thomas Eschey took over responsibility for the corporate development, human resources, marketing/communication and IT sectors from managing director Petra Adrianowytsch who is leaving the company by mutual... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Up until the 1930s, the birth of royal child has to be witnessed by the UK’s Home Secretary so that he could officially confirm the arrival of a legitimate heir to the throne. more
CMA CGM acquires Ceva after successful tender offer
Following the close of the public tender offer launched on 12 February, the CMA CGM group will hold 97.89% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Ceva upon settlement of the tendered Ceva shares, scheduled for 16 April. CMA CGM plans to delist Ceva from the Zurich... more
A new port as an alternative
Unloading cargo in Brazil’s maritime gateways, and then transporting it to the hinterlands, are two oft-cited weaknesses in the supply chain to and from the South American giant. The Multicargas terminal in the port of Açu wants to improve this state of affairs. more
UK: Maritime Intermodal officially launched
Following a recent long-term agreement between DB Cargo UK and Maritime Transport to increase railfreight capacity, “Maritime Intermodal” was launched at a celebration event in West Yorkshire (UK). Over 120 rail, logistics and retail professionals gathered at Wakefield... more