Kale Logistics Solutions relocates in New Delhi 
Kale Logistics Solutions, a logistics software provider, has expanded its national footprint by relocating to a bigger and more centrally located regional office on Kasturba Gandhi Marg in New Delhi (India). The new facility is strategically located closer to government... more
German experts produce licence plates in Dakar
Senegal is introducing a new system to register the country's vehicle owners and identify vehicles. This should improve the West African nation's control over vehicle tax and provide a sound footing for the insurance sector. The German company Tönnjes is participating in... more
Eurodis nearly doubles annual growth rate
Eurodis, the transport network for parcels and pallets, increased the number of transported shipments by 9% in 2018. The growth rate is nearly double that of 2017. Christian Knoblich, managing director of Eurodis, said: "Firstly, with the 9% increase we grew above the... more
Board mutations at NYSHEX
Several changes have been made to the board of directors of the New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX). Peter Hildebrandt, a Maersk VP and senior transformation partner, now represents carriers, and April Zobel, The Andersons' logistics and export manager, has been selected to... more
ABC to implement "Cargo Claim" platform
Airbridge Cargo Airlines (ABC) and the cargo logistics quality and compliance platform, Cargo Hub, have solidified their collaboration for the implementation of the Cargo Claims platform. The online tool, which received the Iata cargo innovation award in 2015, will allow ABC’s... more
Port of Ystad: more traffic with Poland in 2018
2018 statistics reveal that the port of Ystad's registered a marked surge in cargo transport, lorries and cars. Björn Boström, CEO of the Swedish port, declared: "It is quite encouraging that our clients’ efforts and continued growth in our key markets are paying off."... more
Kiwi Rail to invest in freight fleet
According to a press release, New Zealand’s rail operator Kiwi Rail has entered into an over USD 50 million rail wagon contract with China-based CRRC Qiqihar Rolling Stock. Under the relevant disclosure rules for transactions exceeding USD 50 million, Kiwi Rail has ordered 450... more
Goodman acquires prime industrial site in London
The Goodman Group, through Goodman UK Partnership (GUKP), has acquired a 9.5 acre site in Park Royal, London. Situated in London’s largest industrial area, the strategic employment site is 8 km from Central London and just over 22 km from Heathrow Airport, providing... more
Ports of Auckland realising potential
The "Gottfried Schulte" became the first containership to berth recently at Ports of Auckland’s new Fergusson North Wharf, which is not yet fully operational. Fergusson North will eventually be the New Zealand-based port operator's premium berth with the deepest... more
Freight forwarders quarrel about fees in Frankfurt
A dispute about unloading fees has arisen at Frankfurt Airport. Stephan Haltmayer, managing director of the medium-sized freight forwarder Quick Cargo Service (QCS), says that according to the law, the deliverer is not obliged to pay the unloading fee. Instead, it is the duty of... more