Freshness from Japan 
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched the first dual temperature refrigerated container trial with controlled atmosphere (CA) functions. This new type of container, developed in collaboration with Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) and NAX Japan, is designed to... more
In the heart of Stuttgart
CTP is purchasing a hub in the centre of Stuttgart, thus adding 39,000 sqm to its portfolio. The logistics real estate developer has agreed to a sale and lease back transaction with Mahle Behr, which is currently using it as a research and development site. It features 30,000... more
More African firms to gain access to railfreight
The African Development Bank (AFDB) will lend USD 40 million to the Mozambique Rail and Port Authority (CFM) to buy rolling stock for the Ressano Garcia railway line. The 88 km stretch is part of CFM's main corridor connecting the port of Maputo and the South African border.... more
A new air cargo manager for Linz airport
Christoph Wurm-Schmidtbauer has been heading the airfreight division at Linz airport since 1 January 2024. As a trained freight forwarder specialising in land-based freight transport and contact logistics, he brings a great deal of industry experience from the shipper’s... more
Intermodal dynamic Down Under 
In conversation with Marika Calfas, CEO of NSW Ports in Australia. Things have really moved in the Australian port scene since the day in 1770 that James Cook landed in Botany Bay. At the last IAPH World Conference, held in Abu Dhabi (UAE), the CEO of NSW Ports, Marika Calfas,... more
Short lines could oust a million trucks
A study published by the US rail company Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) has examined the benefits of rail service operating to an inland port for containers destined within 240 km of the US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The data shows that some 3.1 million teu - about... more
DSV: a reshuffle at the helm
DSV has announced changes to the executive board and the group executive committee: Effective 1 February 2024, formerly group COO and vice CEO Jens H. Lund (photo) assumed the position of group CEO of DSV, replacing Jens Bjørn Andersen, who has stepped down after more than 15... more
Hong Kong welcomes first European-made e-truck
Scania’s 24-t e-truck was acquired by DFI’s Wellcome Supermarket chain. It is expected to reduce around 538 t of carbon emissions over a decade, equivalent to the annual carbon absorption by about 24,710 trees. Wellcome plans to add a second e-truck to its fleet in Hong Kong... more
AED 621 million for Abu Dhabi hubs
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group) is investing AED 621 million (EUR 157 million) in several new developments in the United Arab Emirates, which will boost its warehousing capacity by 43%. Its building project in the Khalifa Industrial Area will cover 97,500 sqm of... more
Bremerhaven to SA with MSC
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, has announced changes to its Europe to South Africa shipping service from March 2024. The revised NWC to South Africa service will now include a direct call at Bremerhaven. The enhanced rotation will be... more