John Menzies deal fixed 
The deal is inked. Agility and John Menzies PLC have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer for the takeover of 100% of the ordinary shares of the latter. The deal values John Menzies at approximately GBP 571 million (EUR 675 million) on a fully diluted basis... more
Honours for best digital transformation projects
Geodis has won the first prize in the transportation category at this year’s computer weekly innovation awards Apac for its innovative use of internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the development and design of its road services.... more
World trade starting to feel it
The container throughput index published by the RWI Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) showed a decline in February 2022, decreasing clearly from 120.7 points (seasonally adjusted) to 117.1 points, according to the... more
Fast Forward Freight to become EV Cargo
Expanding its position in Europe: freight forwarder EV Cargo has acquired 100 % of the shares of Netherlands-headquartered Fast Forward Freight and its trading subsidiaries. As part of the transaction, Fast Forward Freight’s current owners will become shareholders of EV Cargo.... more
Scotch & Soda swaps WMS
Scotch & Soda, an international house of fashion, is implementing a new warehouse management system. Founded in Amsterdam, the company currently offers its collections in 252 independent shops in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Australia, as well as... more
Shanghai's lockdown: hard times ahead?
A quick increase in port congestion at the beginning of the Shanghai lockdown could only be a foreshadowing of what lies ahead, said the maritime analyst of Vessels Value. Vivek Srivastava, senior trade analyst at Vessels Value, commented: "With roads, bridges and... more
Launching global e-bookings connectivity
The launch of a direct e-booking solution between the operating systems of Qatar Airways Cargo and Australia-based Wisetech Global has gone live. This connection enhances the flight schedule and operational data exchange implemented in 2021. The connection between the... more
Prestigious award for Celebi Delhi Cargo
Celebi Delhi Cargo terminal management India, a joint venture between Dial and Çelebi Ground Handling and one of the largest cargo terminals by volume in the country, has won the Wings India 2022 Awards, Asia’s largest recognition for civil aviation, for the best air cargo... more
Meratus going for Malaysia
Meratus Linesis, an Indonesian shipping line, is extending its international outreach. It recently launched a new direct service from the Port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta to Port Klang, Malaysia. The 8,400 t “Meratus Project 3” ship was deployed. The latest route is expected... more
New terminal in Port Yarimca now operational
The finished-car logistics terminal in the Port of Yarimca, located in the suburbs of Istanbul, celebrated the official start of its operations recently, as it welcomed the first call of Japanese liner NYK's “Selene Leader”, a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC). NYK... more