Looking south 
Expanding its logistics infrastructure. Algeria wants to improve its connections with the rest of Africa. In February the country announced plans to provide USD 1 billion in pan-continental economic development aid. Naturally enough, transport routes are also important elements... more
Lobito-Atlantic railway in Angola soon in operation 
A ceremony has been held to mark the transfer of the 30-year concession of railway services and support logistics for the Lobito Corridor to the Lobito Atlantic Railway in Angola. The corridor will be operated by the Lobito Atlantic Railway consortium comprising rail... more
Golden 22%
Another step towards Europe: PSA International, a global port and terminal operator headquartered in Singapore, is to acquire a minority stake of 22% in Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT). The trimodal DGT is currently under construction and is scheduled to become operational in... more
PIL’s new service sets sail
Starting today, 6 July 2023, the new weekly direct "Korea China Straits Service" (KCS) of Pacific International Lines (PIL) will be connecting key ports in South Korea, China, along the Malacca Straits and Vietnam. Surendran Mathilagath, head of Intra-Asia... more
Multiple factors driving decarbonisation
It is not just legislation that is driving change on carbon emissions, but client pressure and internal initiatives are also increasingly significant factors, as an industry survey conducted by the British International Freight Association (Bifa) has revealed. The... more
Cargo-Partner opens hub in Turkey
The new iLogistics Centre has 20,000 sqm of warehouse space with 5,850 sqm of bonded warehouse space. It is located close to Istanbul's new airport and the region's seaports. At the new location, Cargo-Partner offers a wide range of logistics services, including... more
A new strategic associate for Cargo IQ
Air cargo quality standards organisation Cargo IQ has welcomed airline and travel IT solutions provider Hitit as a strategic associate member to help drive forward the organisation’s goal to enhance global quality standards in the air cargo industry through digitalisation.... more
Röhlig Logistics picks Simon Albrecht
The owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has appointed Simon Albrecht as global sea freight director. He reports to Hylton Gray, CEO sea freight, air freight, contract logistics & sales and member of the global executive board. Simon Albrecht: “Röhlig has an... more
Philippine ports see container throughput rise
According to the latest port strategy report, Philippine’s ports are seeing an increase of container handling volumes. The Port of Manila handled a total of 5,474,484 teu in 2022, an uptick of 10% compared to 2021: this makes the port the seventh busiest gateway port in... more
HHPI to rent 110 more wagons
Wagon lessor Ermewa is scheduled to deliver the first batch in July 2023, with further wagons to follow gradually over the course of the year. The wagons manufactured by Greenbrier have a capacity of 49 cbm and are suitable for the transport of bulk goods. They will be used... more