TFR and CFM to launch borderless train service 
In a historic development, the South African carrier Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and the Mozambique rail operator Caminhos De Ferros De Mocambique (CFM) have signed an in-principle agreement that will enable an uninterrupted passage of all freight trains between the two... more
Cathay Pacific Cargo rebrands as Cathay Cargo
Cathay is launching Cathay Cargo, a rebrand of its cargo business, and a change of name from Cathay Pacific Cargo. The change is part of the airline’s overarching brand redesign and reinforces the existing strong brand association and perceptions held by its customers. The... more
Sasha Goodman wins AfA award
Sasha Goodman (centre), chief administrative officer (CAO), Rock-it Global, was honoured with the Airforwarders Association (AfA) Jim Foster lifetime achievement award at the Air Cargo 2023 event in Nashville, Tennessee. The award was presented by Brandon Fried (left),... more
MGI's new challenge for ports of the future
Marseille-based MGI provides digital solutions to accelerate, secure, and improve goods handling in ports. Sylvie Lefebvre, Elisabeth Janssen and Typhenn Biret of the company’s product division have now taken up a new challenge. Their division identifies bugs in the... more
Office in Kazakhstan opened
HHLA Project Logistics has inaugurated a location in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The transport specialist for the entire Caucasus region and Central Asia deals with project cargo from parcels to heavy and oversized loads. Added to the offices in Georgia and Azerbaijan, the new... more
Boosting business in Barcelona
Palletways has invested in a new eco-friendly hub that will speed up deliveries to Catalonia and Balearic Islands. The new 2,100 sqm hub is situated in the ZAL in the Spanish Port of Barcelona. Responding to a growing demand for logistics services in the region, the launch... more
Ports of Indiana promotes Jody Peacock
Ports of Indiana has named Jody Peacock (left) as the new chief executive officer for the state-wide port authority which operates three ports on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan. The appointment was approved during the meeting of the Ports of Indiana Commission. Peacock has... more
Champ Cargosystems now EU-ICS2 compliant
Champ Cargosystems has successfully completed its conformance testing in preparation of the new EU-ICS2 (Import Control System 2) regulation which comes into play in March 2023. This means that Champ's Traxon Global Customs (TGC) and Traxon Global Security (TGS) products are now... more
Investing in core business and global operations
EFL Global has acquired Trans American Customhouse Brokers. Established in 1984, Trans American has evolved into an industry innovator in customs and global logistics. It is ranked within the top 20 of all US customs brokers by annual entry filings. With this purchase, EFL... more
European network grows by 60%
Eurodis, a network that spans 36 European countries, increased the number of its shipments by 60% in 2022, thus achieving double-digit growth for the third consecutive year. The main driver of this development was again the private customer segment. Eurodis now transports... more