More funds for pan-EU transport network projects 
The European Commission has opened the 2024 transport call for proposals, making available EUR 2.5 billion for projects to modernise transport infrastructure on the EU’s pan-European transport network (TEN-T), as well as in Ukraine and Moldova. Selected projects will work... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
For all but 25 weeks of the first 11½ years of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings (3 November 1975 to 16 August 1987), Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova alternated as world No. 1, with Evert taking the top slot from Navratilova eight times and Navratilova taking it... more
Gothenburg opens new ro-ro service to Asia
A new ro-ro shipping service between the port of Gothenburg and Asia has commenced, offering direct connections to Chinese ports via Singapore. Operated by Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers, it primarily transports Swedish export cars to Asia and Chinese vehicles to... more
Supporting a Spanish sports brand
GXO is working with Forum Sport, a sports equipment distributor, and handling logistics operations at two of its Spanish hubs. Based in Vitoria and Basauri in northern Spain, GXO will take over B2B and B2C order preparation as well as distribution, returns, and VAS. GXO’s... more
ACS Time Critical picks CEO
ACS Time Critical, part of the Air Charter Service Group, has appointed the experienced Robert Alleman as CEO of its North American time critical services, based in the company’s Texas office. Dan Morgan-Evans, ACS Group cargo director: “The North American market is our... more
US port strikes boost storm in airfreight market
September’s global air cargo market lived up to analysts’ expectations, becoming the first month of 2024 not to report double-digit growth due to a strong year-on-year comparison, but demand still rose by 9% on last year, according to the latest industry data from Xeneta.... more
E-mobility for heavy haulage
In an interview with ITJ correspondent Josef Müller, Elisabeth Andrieux, managing director of Hofmann & Neffe, identifies unjustified cost increases and explains why she sees a future in alternative drives. more
UK – new railfreight incentive
Freightliner has introduced a new Tilbury2 to Manchester Trafford Park intermodal railfreight link in the UK. The service, which transports containers arriving from Europe, is particularly significant as it was made possible by the “access charge discount” scheme. The... more
Taking the helm at a pivotal moment
Carl Schou (right) will be retiring after 16 years at the helm of Wilhelmsen Ship Management. As part of the planned succession, he will hand over the reins on 1 January 2025 to Haakon Lenz (left), currently serving as chief operating officer. During his time at the helm,... more
A new president for Greater China
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Allen Liu as president of its newly expanded operations in Greater China. Since joining the company in 2012, Liu has held several roles, including senior cargo manager for China and vice president of cargo for North Asia, during which he... more