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Westjet Cargo launches Bike Air
Westjet Cargo is introducing Bike Air, a new service providing safe and seamless air transportation for motorcycles to and from Canada. The offer includes specialised transportation options and tailored logistics solutions. The service, which started operating two months... more
Fifth MSC service in Halifax
Port of Halifax welcomed the 300 m long vessel "MSC Elma" for the first time on 11 June 2023. With the 9,408 teu vessel, the port – which describes itself as "Canada’s Ultra Atlantic Gateway" - now counts five MSC services. The "Ecuador to NWC... more
Logix Initiative strengthens board
The Logistics Real Estate Initiative (Logix) has appointed Andreas Brockhaus, managing director of List Bau Holding (List Bau) to its board member. Brockhaus brings experience and expertise in all issues involving the construction and technology of commercial real estate.... more
DX to invest in new freight parcel depot
The delivery company plans a new facility in the East Midlands, UK. The GBP 12 million (EUR 14.03 million) hub will include a new depot serving the local area. Detailed planning permission has been secured and the acquisition of the site is expected to complete within the... more
Taking stock after five years
Rail-road transhipment centre in Penthalaz with increasing volumes. An investment in the Suisse Romande is paying off handsomely. Planzer Transport recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its railway centre in Vaud and is simultaneously responding to growing local demand... more
Kohlbeck heads IAG Cargo's pharma product
JAG Cargo has appointed Jordan Kohlbeck as head of the pharmaceutical segment. Since joining the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) over three years ago, Kohlbeck has held roles relating to constant climate and transformation, where he helped deliver and drive... more
100 m long steel tracks delivered by rail
DB Cargo UK and British Steel have launched a major campaign to transport 100 m long rail tracks to Belgium. The first consignment from British Steel’s site at Scunthorpe (UK) arrived in Muizen, northeast of Brussels (Belgium), after a three-day journey. The enormous pieces... more
Life-size replica aircraft stars in jubilee film
Turkey’s veteran flag carrier Turkish Airlines is now taking viewers on a journey through time from the past to the present in its new advertisement film. Presented this week, the film tells the story of Turkish Airlines' 90-year journey, which started with only five... more
Cool Chain Association welcomes two new members
Switzerland-based Lamprecht Pharma Logistics, a provider of transport solutions for pharmaceuticals, and France-based Logfret, a digital logistics company, have become the latest members to join the Cool Chain Association (CCA). Both companies have a dedicated focus on... more