Air cargo from Russia to lighten up Bangladesh 
Shodesh Shipping & Logistic Company, member of the PCN and WCA Projects Network, was nominated as an exclusive logistics agent in Bangladesh to handle and deliver the first seven batches of highly sensitive nuclear fuel to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP). The... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The world's first crossword puzzle was published almost 100 years ago, in the Christmas supplement of the New York World newspaper on 21 December 1913. more
Albatros Express expands network
Transfracht will add two new terminals in Germany, Duisburg and Kreutal, to its Albatros Express network at the beginning of 2024. Both locations will be served with four weekly departures each. The additions will increase Transfracht’s network to 27 terminals and sux ports... more
EU ETS: shipping's big bill
The International Transport Intermediaries Club (Itic) has raised concerns about the financial impact of the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) on the shipping industry, predicting that costs could reach billions. The ETS, effective from 1 January 2024, will... more
Ukrzaliznytsia: first trucks to Poland by rail
Trucks shift to rail to avoid the blockage caused by Polish carriers that have been on strike at the Ukrainian-Polish border since 6 November 2023. The Ukrainian Railways worked on the truck transport project for two weeks. The first train, which was completed last week,... more
MOL's sustainability goals in Hungary
MOL is acquiring a 15% in Waberer’s, a Hungarian logistics provider, while simultaneously agreeing on future logistics cooperations. The purchase is based upon an agreement between MOL and Indotek Group. At the same time, MOL and Waberer’s defined future cooperations in complex... more
Nine decades of transformative transport research
Transport Research Foundation (TRL) is a team of expert scientists, engineers and specialists who work to shape the future of transport. Last week, the TRL team celebrated the milestone in a staff-only event, where they honoured the contributions made by TRL employees... more
Air Charter Service opens its doors in Thailand
Aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service has opened a new office in Bangkok, Thailand, further strengthening the company’s presence in Asia. Steve Fernandez, formerly head of the company’s Hong Kong office, has moved to Thailand to spearhead the operation. Chris... more
A rail corridor from Oslo to Palermo
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has begun to build the rail link to the "Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link". The first trains are scheduled to run through the Fehmarnbelt tunnel from Copenhagen (Denmark) to Lübeck and Hamburg (both Germany) as early as the end of 2029. For... more
German wind park manager renews lease
Wind Multiplikator employs 290 people at its headquarters in Emden and its location in Bremen, Germany. It offers wind park management as well as engineering-related consulting services. At the Emden hub, CTP Deutschland is providing the company with 25,000 sqm of hall area... more