Better transport infrastructure for West Africa 
The heads of state of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) have decided to speed up the construction of the 1,081 km highway along the coast between Côte d’Ivoire and Lagos (Nigeria). The route crosses through regions that account for 75% of commercial... more
Panattoni planning new facility for Dachser
Panattoni is planning a build-to-suit property in Landsberg, Saxony-Anhalt, for the logistics services provider Dachser. This is the ninth partnership between the two companies. The new building will expand an existing branch there. The flexible development of the building is... more
QR Cargo welcomed to Poland
On 1 October, Qatar Airways Cargo commenced freighter operations to Warsaw (Poland). QR Cargo operates one flight a week to the Polish capital, offering 100 t of cargo capacity each way on its dedicated freighter.Warsaw is the only station the airline serves in Poland, providing... more
Unifeeder expanding green fleet
The Unifeeder Group is making strides towards reducing its emissions and becoming more sustainable by entering a long-term time-charter agreement for two methanol-capable container feeder vessels, with an option for two more. The 1,250 teu vessels, managed by the German firm... more
Improving LTL links to Texas
Sterling Transportation has expanded its LTL services in the USA. On 3 October the haulier introduced new options connecting Los Angeles to Dallas and Houston, both in Texas. Sterling already moved to a bigger facility in the city in April on account of its plans to expand... more
Online crane hire for Saudi Arabia
The online crane rental platform MyCrane has boosted its presence in the Middle East by launching operations in Saudi Arabia. The Dubai-based platform can be used to hire cranes with capacities of up to 750 t quickly and efficiently. MyCrane founder and CEO Andrei Geikalo... more
From UPS to Amerijet
Amerijet International Airlines, a leading cargo airline, is promoting its chief financial officer, Joe Mozzali, to the post of chief executive officer on 7 October. Before joining Amerijet in February the 30-year industry veteran held series of senior leadership roles in... more
Spanish ports report mixed figures
Spain’s state ports moved 365.6 million t of merchandise between January and August this year, which represents a decrease of 4.1% compared to the same period in 2022 – but 1.5% more than in 2021. 2022 didn’t yet see a return to the levels of 2019 (381.5 million t from January... more
Hanson Spur to open in 2024
The US shortline carrier Sandersville Railroad has won Southern Chips as an additional user of its planned rail spur in Hancock County GA. Southern Chips will use the spur to transport pulp and paper-quality wood chips to mills throughout the southeastern USA and beyond. The... more
United renewing its fleet
United Airlines has announced orders for 110 aircraft, due to be delivered from early 2028 onwards. The US carrier has converted options and purchase rights into firm orders for 50 Boeing B787-9s, due between 2028 and 2031, and 60 Airbus A321neos, due between 2028 and 2030. The... more