ASA: Wellington Koo hands over the baton
Angad Banga of the Caravel Group was elected as new chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA) on the 22 November 2023. He succeeded Wellington Koo, of Valles Steamship, who stepped down after completing his two-year term. Banga also took over the chairmanship of... more
AMS: Menzies awards CEIV Pharma accreditation
Global aviation services provider Menzies Aviation has been awarded the Iata Ceiv Pharma accreditation for its cargo facility at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The International Air Transport Association (Iata) recognised certification is awarded to companies in the air... more
A vibrant industry in Miami, Singapore, Brussels!
The time when fairs and conferences worldwide either had to be cancelled, or shifted (sometimes to virtual spaces), went on for far too long for many people in aviation. more
New woman at Montreal's helm
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has appointed Julie Gascon as president and CEO. With her proven track record in the marine industry she’ll bring in-depth knowledge of operations in the transport sector to the entire gateway and implement its strategic plan for... more
Faster and safer trains
SBB Cargo has been granted the type approval for the automatic brake test by Switzerland’ office of transport. The approval represents an important milestone in the automation and digitalisation of railfreight traffic in Europe. The automatic brake test will enable it to... more
First chief people and culture officer
On 1 January 2024 Kerstin Kamphaus will assume the new role of chief people and culture officer (CPCO) at VTG, a European wagon hire company. People and culture are of central importance to VTG’s growth strategy. Creating this new function and bundling all strategic and... more
US class I railway to open intermodal terminal
The new hub will offer a rail option between ten ocean ports in the Los Angeles Basin and the USA's fast-growing Southwest. Owner and operator Union Pacific Railroad (UP) plans to open the intermodal terminal in the heart of Phoenix in Q1/2024. The new facility will be... more
Canada up next for K+N
Kuehne + Nagel announced the acquisition of the customs broker Farrow on 28 November 2023. As the logistics services provider has a growing number of clients who rely on customs clearance services, this move will support the company in its 'roadmap 2026' goals and give it access... more
Redelivery of 150th B747 freighter
The Hong-Kong-based MRO solutions provider Haeco has redelivered its 150th B747-8F aircraft to Atlas Air, marking a significant milestone in a collaboration that began in 2006. The partnership extends beyond the B747-8F to include other aircraft types such as the Boeing 747-400F... more