A hidden champion 
Brazilian logistics riding high, despite political conditions. Expectations were cautious in international business circles after Brazil’s new government took power. Since the beginning of 2023 the signs have pointed towards an upswing, however, with the logistics sector, which... more
Ceva opens new route from China 
The new international road transport (TIR) routes run along the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan and China-Pakistan corridors. The first six trucks recently departed from Kashgar, China, crossed the border into Kyrgyzstan and arrived in Samarkand, Uzbekistan after a 1,100... more
Fast ‘Carolina Connector’ rail service launched
In the USA, class I railway CSX and Georgia Port Authority (GPA) have introduced a direct rail connection between the Port of Savannah and Rocky Mount, North Carolina via the CSX Carolina Connector (CCX) Intermodal Terminal. The new service provides seven weekly rail... more
Alha: closer collaboration with Cargolux at MXP
Cargolux and Alha have signed a contract for ramp handling services at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). The one-stop-shop model ensures integrated control of shipments, from the warehouse to loading onto the aircraft and vice versa. The collaboration began back in 1995 when... more
ZIM and MSC forge operational pact
ZIM and MSC have signed an operational cooperation agreement to enhance efficiency and service quality on multiple trade routes. The partnership involves vessel sharing, slot purchases and swaps. The aim is to offer cost efficiencies while maintaining a high-quality service for... more
Swiss aid for Greek floods
After huge forest fires, Greece is now being hit by heavy rainfall and flooding. Switzerland is therefore adapting its mission on the ground and providing support in the region of Thessaly, which has been severely affected by flooding, by transporting people and materials.... more
Seko Logistics: David Emerson steps down
End-to-end global logistics provider Seko Logistics (Seko) has appointed Maxime Bessiere as its new chief commercial officer, Europe, Middle East and Africa (Emea), effective immediately. Bessiere will be taking over the role as David Emerson, long-standing CCO and one of four... more
Long hauls with a bio-LNG powered truck
Iveco and Shell are beginning to trial a truck powered by bio-LNG with a ten-day long-haul journey across Europe. The tour will begin in Berlin, Germany, and will stop at five landmarks of the bio-LNG ecosystem on the route that will touch Germany, the Netherlands and Italy.... more
A tandem to build a UAM ecosystem
Bristow Group, a global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, and Volocopter, a specialist for urban air mobility (UAM), have signed an agreement to explore and develop passenger and cargo services for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL)... more
Maersk expands in Colombia and Panama
Maersk has opened new fulfilment centres in Colombia and Panama and is investing over USD 200 million to strengthen its logistics infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean. The new facilities will provide high-value solutions for regional and international customers, the... more