International Transport Journal under new ownership 
On 1 November 2024 the MedTrix Group transferred the ownership of the International Transport Journal (ITJ) and the associated titles ITJ Daily, Swisstrans, Worldtrans and the Swiss Shipping Guide, including all of the rights and obligations involved therein, to the Logismedia... more
Kiwi Rail trials Stadler’s hi-tech DM
Manufacturer Stadler Rail has delivered the first two locomotives to Kiwi Rail’s Middleton rail depot in Christchurch, New Zealand. Earlier this year, the carrier placed an order for 66 of these DM class locomotives to replace its aging fleet. The high-tech DMs have the... more
Fuelling HGV’s with bio-LNG
Bio-LNG significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional LNG or diesel. It can also be used in existing plants and vehicles. Paneuropa is therefore increasingly relying on bio-LNG and supplying all filling stations on Q1 Energie's LNG network with this... more
Rates rise further
According to the latest analysis by World ACD Market Data, average worldwide air cargo spot rates rose by a further +5% in the last full week of October. The reasons are week-on-week (WoW) increases in spot prices from Asia Pacific (+3%), Europe (+7%), and Central & South... more
A cross-continental delivery network
Connecting Asia with Europe, GLS and SF are building a bilateral network partnership with their respective parcel and logistics expertise. Based in Europe, GLS will now expand to enable its customers to use SF’s network in China, India, Singapore, Vietnam, and many more Pacific... more
TGP picks global chartering manager
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Panos Patsadas as global chartering manager. Patsadas brings over 17 years of international shipping experience to the role, further strengthening TGP’s capabilities in key shipping sectors including breakbulk, heavy lift, and dry bulk.... more
Integrating solar and shore power systems
Asyaport, Turkey’s largest container terminal, has launched the nation’s first onshore power supply (OPS) system for container vessels, marking a major step in decarbonising maritime logistics. This system supplies high-voltage power to berthed vessels, reducing emissions... more
Priority product for time-sensitive shipments
Westjet Cargo is set to launch its new ‘Priority’ product, available on the WestJet Cargo network starting today, 4 November 2024. This premium offering gives eligible cargo top priority for loading and transport, guaranteeing that shipments travel on specific flights.... more
Railfreight slows down
Switzerland’s railfreight volumes are still not picking up. In Q3/2024, the sector recorded 2.74 billion net tonne kilometres (nkm), the second-lowest figure since the start of quarterly rail reporting. Only during the covid pandemic in Q2/2020 were fewer goods transported... more
