Ethiopia banks on rail for livestock transports 
The Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company (EDR) has completed its first-ever shipment of livestock from central Ethiopia to Djibouti ports on the Red Sea. The new offer will further diversify the 752-km railway's transport services between the two countries,... more
Dachser adds Austrian office
Dachser has moved into a new hub in Graz that contains 403 sqm of office space with enhanced infrastructure and sustainability measures. The logistics provider shifted its air & sea logistics to the new site in early September. Located at the Technopark Raaba, it has... more
Santos greets new international port association
The new International Association of Port Development (Iaports) that has now been established in Santos, Brazil marks a historic development in the port sector. The association aims to enhance global competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability within the industry.... more
Sats and Sinotrans to explore strategic projects
Sats and China-based air logistics giant, Sinotrans Air Freight (“Sinoair”) have agreed to collaborate on strategic projects in ground and cargo handling services in their respective networks, including setting up gateway hubs for Sinoair in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi... more
Breb creates offshore services portfolio
German shipping company Breb has introduced a new port & offshore services division to address increasing demands in the maritime industry, particularly in wind energy. This division’s portfolio includes offshore logistics, equipment rental, and marine agency services. ... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The typical TIE fighter sound was made by combining the sounds of a car trying to brake on a wet road with the trumpeting of a male elephant. more
Cargoline: a trio at the head of the cooperation
The general cargo cooperation Cargoline is forming a three-person management team to make it fit for the future: Jörn Peter Struck (centre), who will retain his overall responsibilities as managing director, will be joined by Sebastian Grollius (left) and Andreas Witzigmann... more
Direct train from Munich to Trieste launched
With the new intermodal service, Kombiverkehr is integrating the HHLA Italy terminal in the port of Trieste into its international network. The new direct train now runs between Munich-Riem (Germany) and Trieste twice a week. In Trieste, the train provides a direct... more
Combining sweets and sustainability
Mars is working with three logistics providers in Germany to enhance its transport data and better track its CO2 emissions. In this new project, the manufacturer is partnering with Rigterink Logistikgruppe, Shippeo and Elain to improve information on its scope 3 emissions... more
Passing the Hindu Kush with an A321F
Ten days ago, on 17 September, Smartlynx Airlines Cargo, part of the Avia Solutions Group family, a provider of acmi services, made its first stop at Navoi international airport (NVI) in Uzbekistan. This technical stop was a scheduled part of the cargo route from Dhaka,... more