Three days of supply chain discourse 
Austria’s Verein Netzwerk Logistik (VNL) recently hosted its second international supply chain community meeting 2024 at Schloss Schönbrunn, bringing together industry players for three days of discussion and exchange of views. Supply chain management was a main focus at the... more
New harbour cranes to serve Florida’s trade hub
Seaport Manatee has enhanced its cargo-handling capacity with the arrival of two Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbour cranes, bringing its fleet to seven. Delivered from Antwerp aboard the “M/V Plantijngracht”, these eco-efficient cranes, capable of tandem lifting... more
Averitt: two promotions
Averitt has appointed Rich Egan as its new vice president of international solutions. Egan brings over 40 years of experience in the transport industry and has specialised in international logistics since 1990. He will replace Charlie McGee, who is retiring. Since joining... more
Swissterminal: more services, stable prices
The terminal and CT specialist aims to expand its hinterland links to the European seaports in 2025. The “Schweizerzug” train will continue to provide direct services to the K1700 and K1742 terminals in Antwerp three times a week. Starting next year, all terminals on the... more
Renfe Alquiler buys six e-locos
The Spanish rail rental company has signed a contract with Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler Rail for the purchase of six electric locomotives. The six-axle Euro 6000 multi-system electric locomotives can run on both Iberian broad gauge and European standard gauge lines and haul... more
New MD for Chep Spain
Supply chain solutions provider Chep has named Javier Sánchez as the new managing director of its Spanish branch, effective 1 January 2025. He will lead the Chep’s strategy in the country, which focuses on digitalisation and ensuring an efficient and sustainable shipment of... more
Xeneta: air cargo on a healthy rise
Global demand for air cargo transport shows no signs of letting up. Global air cargo volumes rose by double digits for the 13th consecutive month in November, according to the latest market analysis conducted by Xeneta. Furthermore, the platform that monitors ocean and... more
Chinese flat wagons for Cambodia's railways
The Cambodian carrier Royal Railway has received 60 new flat wagons from China. They are designed to handle a diverse range of cargo, including containers, heavy machinery, construction materials, and more. The wagons will strengthen Royal Railway’s ability to provide... more
A centralised procurement platform
Waco System members will soon have access to enhanced digital logistics solutions due to a new collaboration between Waco and Cargo One, an airfreight procurement platform. Together, the companies have launched a platform for the digitalisation of procurement and sales... more
Decarbonising terminals with e-bikes: a caution
TT Club warns that the increasing deployment of e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorbikes as cleaner alternatives to diesel vehicles in ports and terminals poses notable risks. While these vehicles support decarbonisation efforts, their integration into facilities designed for... more