Trans-Caspian terminal construction launched 
According to press reports, Kazakhstan and Georgia have started to build a terminal in the port city of Poti (Georgia) to enhance freight traffic on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). The total investment is estimated at USD 15 to 20 million. Both... more
Quantron and GTL plan digital platform
Michael Perschke, CEO of Quantron, has been appointed to the board of directors of Goldstone Technologies Limited (GTL), a consultancy specialising in full-stack business intelligence, data analytics and IT services. Quantron and GTL are forming a joint venture (JV) called... more
TSA amends certified cargo screening programme
As published in the Federal Register, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced changes to the certified cargo screening programme that will enable more shippers to enter the secure supply chain. On 30 June 2021, TSA mandated that all air cargo... more
Fresh equipment for fire fighters
In Germany, Stuttgart’s fire department is procuring four new Unimog vehicles for emergency management operations such as fighting forest fires. One new addition to the fleet is a rescue vehicle based on Unimog U 323 with just 2.20 m width for use on narrow roads in forests... more
New wind technology sets sail
In a pioneering partnership, Cargill, BAR Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Yara Marine Technologies are introducing innovative wind propulsion technology for commercial shipping. Mitsubishi's 'Pyxis Ocean', chartered by Cargill, is the first ship to be retrofitted... more
Celebrating post-lockdown growth
A West Midlands-based transport and logistics company which was founded during the height of the global Coronavirus pandemic has paid tribute to the Prime Accountants group for its support. Prime’s accountants were appointed by 24/7 Worldwide Exhibitions shortly after the... more
Rand McNally's CTO to join PCS Software
PCS Software, a provider of transport management software, has appointed Yusuf Ozturk as its new chief technology officer. Ozturk brings over 25 years of experience in product development, from startups to global companies, to his new role and joins PCS from Third Summit,... more
“From Lisbon to Kyiv” 
In conversation with InRail CEO Guido Porta. The Genoa-based enterprise InRail, a very large Italian railfreight group with cross-border experience and ambitions, operates 20 electric and five diesel locomotives of its own, has 400 employees and a turnover that’s expected to... more
Adding B767s to tackle challenges
In what it calls a milestone that "marks a significant step forward for the company, enhancing its overall capacity and operational flexibility", Challenge Group has taken over a B767-300BDSF. The converted B767 is an addition to the existing fleet and is not intended... more