IAG opens second new route to Caribbean today 
On 26 March 2023, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will launch a new route to Aruba (Oranjestad) via Antigua, to be followed by the start of a new service to Guyana (Georgetown) via St Lucia on 27 March 2023. Both flights will be available... more
65th opening season for the St. Lawrence Seaway
The St. Lawrence Seaway is again open for navigation! The official start of the 65th season of the binational waterway between Canada and USA was accompanied by speeches held by Terence Bowles, president and CEO of the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC), and Adam... more
C-level appointments at TT Club
International freight and logistics insurer TT Club has made two new appointments to senior positions as part of its planned succession programme. Kevin King (left) has been promoted to deputy chief executive officer and Mark Argentieri (right) to chief operating officer... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A baby's body has about 300 bones at birth. These eventually grow together to form the 206 bones of an adult. more
High-powered trucks to ship fine wines
Swiss wine and beverage retailer Schüwo Trink-Kultur has taken delivery of two new Renault Trucks T460 R 6×2. They complement the 30-vehicle fleet, which now includes thirteen Renault Trucks T and five Renault Mascots. The two new units will be used for deliveries to... more
Delivery volumes increase after expansion
Envirotainer’s temperature-controlled business is growing: The company transported 744 million doses of medicines or 272,000 pallets around the world in 2022, which represents a 24% uptick compared to 2021. This rise in volume follows the cold chain solutions specialist’s... more
A centenary for the Port of Basel
To celebrate 101 years of port operations in Basel, the Port of Switzerland and a number of partners are organising a big port festival from 2 till 4 June 2023. Today, approximately 10% of Switzerland's total volume of foreign trade is now handled via the three Rhine ports in... more
New service between Czechia and Slovakia
Intermodal transport specialist Metrans has launched a train service between its terminal in Ostrava, Czechia, and Dunajska Streda, Slovakia. The new service was introduced as part of its continuous network development and in response rising customer demand. On 18 March... more
Keeping the pace
Dachser was able to take advantage of the extraordinary positive business conditions for the logistics in FY/2022. The group generated revenues of EUR 8.1 billion (+14.9%) in total. Dachser recorded 8.1 million shipments in 2022, a moderate decline (−2.9%), while tonnage... more
Let the sun rise earlier!
Following a customer’s request, NVOCC and global 3PL services provider UWL and the Swire Shipping group have announced a new port call for export refrigerated containers in Busan, Korea on the "Sun Chief Express" service: the shorter eastbound voyage, Seattle - Busan -... more