Are you ready for ICS2? 
New EU customs system for shipping industry to start soon. The EU’s new Import Control System for greater safety and security is set to enter its next phase in June, from when it will apply to the shipping industry. What do shipping lines and forwarders have to bear in mind in... more
Expediting an engine shipment 
B&H Worldwide has successfully moved two CFM56 aircraft in an unexpected last-minute operation. T’Way Air, a South Korean low-cost carrier, encountered an unprecedented situation when a bird strike grounded one of its aircraft. This meant that it required the immediate... more
Combining road and ship to shorten linehauls
Mainfreight continues to expand its portfolio of sustainable transport solutions. In addition to its intermodal offerings, the forwarder’s Belgium branch recently optimised its current road haulage routes by shortening linehauls. Notably, the route from Ghent (Belgium) to... more
Joint development of dedicated cargo airport
Yusen Logistics (China), a Chinese subsidiary of the Japanese company Yusen Logistics, has established a joint venture company in Ezhou, Hubei Province, China, and will start the cargo terminal operation at Ezhou Huahu Airport (EHU), which opened in July 2022, with the scope to... more
First methanol ship docks in Hamburg
On its route from Asia to Europe, the "Ane Maersk," the world's first large methanol-capable container ship operated by Maersk, made its maiden voyage to the Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg on 28 March. With a capacity of more than 16,000 teu, the ship... more
A cheaper container reload system
CMA CGM has introduced the domestic (DRM) intermodal option in North America, providing a domestic intermodal ocean box reload programme from major intermodal ramps, Ohio Valley and west, to Los Angeles, Oakland, Portland, and Seattle. Committed freight solutions are offered... more
Jettainer picks CCO
Jettainer, a global provider of unit load device (ULD) management, has appointed Thorsten Riekert as chief commercial officer. In this newly created position, and as member of the management team, he will shape the company’s commercial strategy aiming to advance the growth of... more
Ukrainian know-how for US sports team
Using one of its AN-124-100, Antonov Airlines, a Ukrainian expert in super-heavy and oversized air transportation, completed the transfer of the "flying" yachts AC75 for the American Magic team and accompanying cargo from Providence, RI, USA to Barcelona, Spain, where... more
From Jordan to Pakistan
In its annual report for 2023, AD Ports Group looks back on a year of international expansion, strategic acquisitions, and financial growth. The integration of Noatum, a worldwide logistics platform, and agreements in Jordan, Egypt, Pakistan, Republic of Congo, Kazakhstan,... more
Rail upgrade nearly doubles freight capacity
Construction work has begun on the 104 km long Nis-Dimitrovgrad railway section in Serbia, which is part of the pan-European railway corridor X. The improved cargo link will strengthen Serbia’s connection with Bulgaria, shorten journey times and improve safety. It will also... more