Transport route along Amur River 
Transcontainer has delivered the first cargo shipment from China to its Moscow transport hub in Russia via a new route. The river part of the stretch connects the Chinese city of Fuyuan (Heilongjiang province) with Khabarovsk (Moscow region). The maiden train was loaded with 100... more
Chinese money for Russian vessels?
Faced with the financial consequences of the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions, Russia's second-largest lender is turning to China in search of lucrative opportunities to offset losses – and it has even floated the idea of jointly building ships. In August 2023, the... more
MyCrane: a president for a new online service
Online crane rental platform MyCrane has appointed Jason Brough as president of its USA division. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Brough will use his extensive industry expertise in revenue generation, project management, sales and marketing to roll out the world’s first online... more
Heading back to FM Logistic
Bernard Wehbe has returned to FM Logistic as international director of operational performance for the warehouse business in Brazil, Iberica, Central Europe and Asia (excluding France). In his new role, he will head the implementation of robust operational strategies for the... more
Fuel-saving was the decisive factor
The Australian instant lawn supplier Lilydale has ordered two new Scania 500 G Super trucks, after having trialled the vehicle on its Bairnsdale B-double route. The tests showed that the new model saved 50 litres of fuel compared to the older non-Scania truck. The new Super... more
ITG Air & Sea welcomes new managing director
Industry veteran Björn Handorn took over the helm at ITG Air & Sea as managing director on 1 October 2023, with overall responsibility for the company’s operations and commercial activities. Handorn’s most recent position was global head of product development LCL at... more
Upcoming changes in The Alliance’s networks
In response to market conditions, The Alliance is adjusting its services as follows. (pb) Transpacific-East Coast Network EC4: Suspension until further noticeEC1: Updated service with Xiamen callEC2: Updated service with Yantian callEC5: Updated service with Charleston and... more
Hactl initiative to benefit staff and community
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – the city’s largest independent handler - has collaborated with The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) to provide massages for staff. The new Hactl initiative is designed to enhance workplace wellbeing for its staff, while... more
Supporting Samoa in meeting security goals
Faleolo International Airport (APW), Samoa, has selected Smiths Detection, a global specialist in threat detection and security screening technologies, to supply aviation security screening equipment. The contract has been awarded by the New Zealand ministry of foreign... more
Spict invests in sustainable technology
South Pacific International Container Terminal (Spict) in the Port of Lae, Papua New Guinea, has expanded its operations by acquiring two new Mitsui hybrid rubber-tired gantries (RTG). These gantries use a combination of a smaller diesel engine and a lithium-ion battery,... more