One and LX Pantos launch joint venture 
Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (One) and South Korea’s LX Pantos have finalised a joint venture called Boxlinks, to enhance inland intermodal transport in the USA. Boxlinks will integrate both companies’ networks with major rail and trucking providers. According to... more
Saenz de Santa Maria promoted
DNV Maritime appointed Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria as chief operating officer (COO) with effect from 1 January. She’s based in Singapore and tasked with enhancing coordination between regional teams and central functions, strengthening customer relationships and boosting... more
Logistics to become more flexible on the Balkan
Following growing demand in the western Balkans the Austrian carrier ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has increased the frequency of its rail shuttle between Serbia and Croatia to two round trips a week. The TransFer link connects the Nelt container terminal near Belgrade with the... more
Hellmann takes over all of HPL Apollo
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has bought all the shares of HPL Apollo, its joint venture with Mercury Aviation, after twelve years of collaboration. Mercury specialises in transporting perishables by air, sea and road. By integrating the organisation Hellmann can “expand its... more
InterManager elects new president
The recent annual general meeting in London of InterManager, an international association for the ship management sector, elected Sebastian von Hardenberg, CEO of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), as its new president. Von Hardenberg is a seasoned negotiator who played a... more
CMA CGM Air Cargo enhances digital bookings
Freightos has integrated CMA CGM Air Cargo into its WebCargo and 7LFreight platforms, enabling forwarders to access real-time rates and instant booking on key trade routes between the USA, Europe and Asia. The move has enhanced flexibility and efficiency for global... more
First bio-LNG network in Germany
Bio LNG (liquefied biogas) is gaining ground in Europe. On Turtle, a road transport services provider from Spain, now collaborates with the energy supplier Knauber to launch the first bio-LNG refuelling network in Germany by establishing six bio-LNG refuelling stations for... more
Gabrielle Macy joins Trinity Logistics
Trinity Logistics has appointed Gabrielle Macy as its vice-president of administrative services. With nearly 20 years of experience in administrative leadership and organisational development, Macy brings expertise in transforming operations and driving growth. Trinity... more
Tarros returns to Spain
The Tarros Group is enhancing its GPS service to meet market demands. The service covers its network from Portugal to Turkey, with ports in Mersin and Lebanon, and will offer a fixed-day weekly schedule with six vessels. This will increase the line’s cargo capacity by over 20%... more
Pro Train investing in eco-locos
Northrail has signed a long-term lease agreement with Pro Train Trafik, with the Swedish rail transport company initially leasing four Gravita 10 mid-cab locomotives. The first unit handed over on 30 December 2024; the other three will follow on 1 March. In addition, Pro... more