Batumi container terminal overhauled and expanded 
The Philippines-based terminal and port operator ICTSI has formally opened its enlarged Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT) in Georgia. The expansion to improve cargo flow processing and increase capacity involves both the waterside and the landside areas of the... more
Oliver Loch in charge of Kerry Logistics Germany
Oliver Loch has shouldered the role of managing director of Kerry Logistics Germany. Based in Raunheim near Frankfurt, the new MD has been in charge of the company’s operative business in Germany - Kerry Logistics' second largest country organisation in Europe - since 1 February... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
If you drop a raisin into champagne, the berry will rise and fall until all the fizz is gone. more
Czech carrier receives first Sgnss freight wagons
The Czech manufacturer, Ostravské opravny a strojírny (OOS), has started delivering delivered the first new 60 foot Sgnss series wagons, designed for hauling Innofreight containers and superstructures, to the Czech freight carrier CD Cargo. According to the tender that OOS... more
Strong on resources
Africa is rich in natural resources and has a great potential for innovation. But the continent’s aviation industry needs solid foundations to finally take off. The rapid development of its infrastructure and an equally speedy improvement of interconnectivity between the centres... more
UK: New haulier joins Palletforce
Wyvern Cargo has joined Palletforce network in the south of England (UK). The Dorset-based firm brings more than 40 years’ experience to the network. Initially established to provide freight forwarding services, Wyvern Cargo now specialises in distribution and... more
Roll Group completes its Elba LNG project
After more than two years of work, Roll-Lift USA has completed the expansion of the LNG plant at the Elba Island Project located in Savannah GA (USA). The first challenge to overcome was the low-weight limit and deteriorating condition of the only access bridge to the... more
Digitalising railways in Africa
From 25 to 27 February 2019 South Africa will host the first summit meeting on the digitalisation of railway networks on the African continent. The event will be organised in Cape Town by the International Union of Railways (UIC), the NEPAD planning and coordination agency... more
FAA certifications for AEI and Vietnam
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate for the passenger-to-freighter conversion of B737-800 aircraft. The prototype conversion was completed in December, but the certification was delayed because of the partial government shutdown. The... more
New logistics site for Yusen in the Netherlands
Yusen Logistics Benelux has opened a new logistics centre in Moerdijk (Netherlands). The multi-customer warehouse offers a storage capacity of 30,000 sqm, accessible via 30 loading docks, along with 900 sqm of office facilities. The flagship facility in Moerdijk will also be... more