45 Modulas for shunting and freight transport 
Railpool is expanding its fleet for the German market. The leasing company has signed several contracts with Vossloh for the delivery of 45 Modula locomotives in two versions with the option to purchase a further 142. With the Modula, the Munich-(Germany)-based carrier will... more
DP World to upgrade Tanzanian port
DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to modernise and operate the multi-purpose Dar es Salaam Port. The agreement aims to enhance transport and logistics services in Tanzania and the region. DP World will invest over USD... more
Supporting Samoa in meeting security goals
Faleolo International Airport (APW), Samoa, has selected Smiths Detection, a global specialist in threat detection and security screening technologies, to supply aviation security screening equipment. The contract has been awarded by the New Zealand ministry of foreign... more
Ziel Terminal welcomes new managing director
Volker Pohlmann took over the helm at Ziel Terminal on 15 October 2023. The joint venture founded by Samskip, Duisburger Hafen and TX Logistik operates the CT terminal at Logport III in Duisburg-Hohenbudberg. The European Commission has already approved the joint venture,... more
Low deck tractor extends European fleet
Duvenbeck is extending its fleet with emission-free vehicles and using its first battery-powered low-deck truck for long-distance services. The new vehicle in Duvenbeck’s fleet is a so-called “low deck” tractor unit, which can only haul trailers with an interior loading height... more
More and more "green" hydrogen
Hy2gen, a global developer, owner and operator of renewable hydrogen and hydrogen derivative production facilities, welcomes Julien Marteau as the new managing director of its French subsidiary Hy2gen France SAS. In his previous position, Marteau managed investment projects... more
Imagesa Türkiye: a maritime collaboration
Sea & Ports Group and Link Logistics are forming a joint venture named Imagesa Türkiye, a new maritime agency within Sea & Ports Group, set to commence operations on 1 November 2023. Focusing on representing Marguisa Shipping Lines, this venture aims to expand Sea... more
DSV to provide logistics services in Neom
DSV is to partner up with Saudi Arabian special economic zone (Neom) in a USD 10 billion joint venture to further develop logistics services in the zone. Neom is expected to be completed in 2025. The joint venture will provide end-to-end supply chain management, development... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Chop suey probably originated in the USA, but ketchup is said to have been invented in China. more
Atlas Air confirms its commitment to NY State
Atlas Air Worldwide, a global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, will relocate its corporate headquarters to White Plains, New York, signifying the company’s ongoing commitment to operations within New York State. Atlas commits to retaining 400... more