Growing intermodal network in Western Australia 
Intermodal Group continues to expand its railfreight network in the Perth metropolitan area, by launching a rail service between North Quay (Fremantle Port) and the newly opened Kenwick Intermodal Terminal (IMT) in Western Australia. The train is operated by Watco Australia.... more
Dachser's Dutch addition
Dachser has launched a 6,900 sqm warehouse in Waddinxveen, near Rotterdam. With space for 10,000 pallets it increases the site’s capacity to 55,000 pallet positions. This is Dachser’s fourth building in this industrial area, and it includes three halls as well as spaces for... more
Another rail service for Moscow
The new train connects the Selyatino rail station in the Moscow region with Ekaterinburg, a major commercial centre in the Urals, Russia, in 2.5 days. The new service, launched by Transcontainer, will operate ten trains per month and supplement the existing service from Moscow’s... more
20th AEI CRJ200 SF freighter for TSM
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has delivered the 20th CRJ200 SF freighter to Saltillo (Mexico)-based Aeronaves TSM. It is the 42nd overall freighter that TSM has ordered directly from AEI. The touch labour for the CRJ200 SF was carried out by the authorised AEI Conversion Centre,... more
Collaboration on shipping industry standards
Circle has announced a partnership between its subsidiary, Magellan Circle Italy, and the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) to enhance EU funding opportunities and support the digitisation and standardisation of the container shipping industry. Magellan Circle... more
HES captain hands over the helm
Effective 31 August, after nearly 1.5 years, Cees van Gent will step down as CEO and chairman of the executive board of the Rotterdam-headquartered bulk terminal and logistics services provider HES International. Søren Skou, chairman of the supervisory board: "During... more
Ramping up operations in Asia-Pacific
The e-commerce platform iHerb is teaming up with Alibaba’s logistics arm, Cainiao, to expand its activities in Hong Kong and boost its fulfilment capacity in response to a growing demand for its vitamins, minerals and supplements in the Asia-Pacific region. iHerb’s recently... more
Supporting Grenada after hurricane Beryl
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, is working with organisations such as the Grenada Overseas Association Manchester and All Saints Parish Church Bedford, alongside the Grenada High Commission in the UK to transport aid to Grenada following the... more
Etihad Rail prepares for green investments
The developer and operator of the UAE’s national rail network has launched a sustainable finance framework to support the emirates’ net zero 2050 strategy. The plan establishes a structured approach for Etihad Rail to evaluate parameters for the financing of sustainable... more
New executive role for Litchfield
Logistics entrepreneur and managing director of Innovate Freight Richard Litchfield has become non-executive director at Cocoon FMS, a logistics software provider that offers a cloud-based transport management system for all modes of transport to clients in the UK.... more