Stinne Taiger Ivø moves up 
Bimco has promoted its director of contracts & support, Stinne Taiger Ivø, to deputy secretary general, effective 1 January 2024. Ivø joined the organisation in early 2022 as head of the contracts & support department. Prior to joining Bimco, Ivø ran the claims... more
Flying safe from January
Westjet Cargo has premiered a comprehensive solution for the transport of high value cargo, be it banknotes, jewellery, precious metals and stones, or other highly valuable goods. The product caters to a diverse range of sectors requiring secure and specialised handling of... more
More Swedish intermodal links
On 3 January 2024, Kombiverkehr introduced a new direct train between Lübeck (Germany) and Stockholm via Hallsberg and Norrköping (all in Sweden). The service will run between the Dänischburg CTL terminal in Lübeck and the Norra (Rosersberg) terminal in Stockholm. On 15... more
A terminal for EUR 10 million
AD Ports Group has announced that Noatum Terminals, part of Noatum Group, has acquired 100% of APM Terminals Castellón in Spain for EUR 10 million. The deal includes a long-term agreement with the stevedoring union, ensuring stability and productivity. The acquisition... more
IDS partner invests in Upper Franconia
Geis Group has opened a new freight forwarding terminal in Ebersdorf near Coburg, Germany, replacing the Lichtenfels site, which the IDS network partner had taken over in April 2019. At over 30 years old and with increasing cargo volumes, the Lichtenfels terminal had reached the... more
Supply chain resilience in Saudi Arabia
Thailand-based SCG International has opened its first office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The supply chain solutions provider is entering the Saudi Arabian market to focus on its ‘global connector role’. Its network now covers over 50 countries. At the Thailand Mega Fair 2023 in... more
Increasing the B777 freighter network
Starting today, 9 January 2024, Ethiopian Airlines is operating a new weekly freighter service between its Addis Ababa hub and Casablanca, Morocco. The East African carrier’s first Maghreb maindeck destination, its 34th in Africa, is served by a widebody B777-200 freighter.... more
A promotion at Boeing
Boeing has appointed Stephanie Pope as executive vice president and chief operating officer. In this newly created position, she will report to Boeing president and CEO Dave Calhoun. As Boeing COO, Pope will oversee the company's three business units, which a special focus... more
Zim connects Asia with East Med
Zim Integrated Shipping Services has expanded its ZMP service, which connects Asia with the East Mediterranean, to include a new stop at Cai Mep Port in Vietnam. This addition positions Zim as the sole major carrier offering a direct connection from Vietnam to the East... more
321 Precision Conversions earns Easa approval
321 Precision Conversions has announced that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) has approved the A321-200 freighter conversion (A321-200PCF) FAA STC ST02716SE. This certification further validates the Precision design and enables the fuel efficient A321-200... more