A smart acquisition 
Tandem Global Logistics Netherlands is taking over Smart Logistics, which also specialises in air and sea freight. The shareholders Rieck Logistik Group, C.H. Powell Company and Azuma Shipping Co. are also participating in the takeover. Amsterdam has been chosen as the future... more
HGK: a takeover to add tank containers
HGK Shipping has increased its capacity by taking over Köppen’s tank container logistics business, adding approximately 1,000 tank containers to its fleet. This acquisition enables HGK Shipping to connect production facilities with container terminals in vital chemical industry... more
Strategic base for electric-hybrid aircraft
Volt Aero has taken another important step towards the full-scale production of its "Cassio" electric-hybrid aircraft family with the groundbreaking for a new industrial site at Rochefort airport (RCO) in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The 2,400 sqm facility,... more
R.J. Corman now operates inland port in Virginia
The US railroad company has won a contract to lease the Central Appalachia Inland Port at Prichard (CAIPP) in Wayne County, West Virginia. R.J. Colman took over all the ports operations on 16 October 2023. The hub is a 260,000 sqm facility at the southern end of Prichard,... more
Pall-Ex appoints corporate sales director
The freight distribution network Pall-Ex has appointed Bridie O'Halloran as corporate sales director. She brings with her a wealth of experience, boasting 30 years in sales, 23 of those in logistics, with a background of managing sales teams in renowned logistics companies such... more
Upcoming changes in The Alliance’s networks
In response to market conditions, The Alliance is adjusting its services as follows. (pb) Transpacific-East Coast Network EC4: Suspension until further noticeEC1: Updated service with Xiamen callEC2: Updated service with Yantian callEC5: Updated service with Charleston and... more
More returns on sea than air freight
Kuehne + Nagel recorded good results for the period January to September 2023, with ebit almost doubling compared to pre-pandemic levels. Net sales for the first nine months of 2023 amounted to CHF 18.2 billion. Ocean freight in particular performed well, with a net revenue of... more
Hactl initiative to benefit staff and community
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – the city’s largest independent handler - has collaborated with The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) to provide massages for staff. The new Hactl initiative is designed to enhance workplace wellbeing for its staff, while... more
Tracking deliveries with AI
An improved AI software programme has been introduced by the Pall-Ex Group. The UK haulage network has so far been using AI technologies developed in-house which were created to give greater delivery transparency. Now, the company has taken a step further by launching the... more