Helvetia / Breeze partnership for cargo insurance solutions 
Helvetia Global Solutions (HGS) and Breeze have become partners to offer cargo insurance solutions. Breeze’s digital platform “integrates directly into forwarders’ systems, streamlining workflows and enabling efficient cargo insurance offerings,” the company stated. Since the... more
Weekly ro-ro service between Bremerhaven and Norway
Polaris Autoliners has introduced a weekly ro-ro service connecting Bremerhaven with Oslo and Drammen. The new route offers a transport solution for vehicle shipments, responding to increasing demand, according to a media release. “Norway is an important market for... more
Shipzero introduces ‘Book & Claim’ solution
The emissions data platform Shipzero has launched an audited ‘Book & Claim’ solution for the transport and logistics industry. The system enables companies to reduce their transport emissions using sustainable fuels, regardless of local availability. CEO Tobias Bohnhoff... more
Azerbaijan opens rail line to port of Zira
A 21 km railway line that connects the Caspian Sea port of Zira with the Azeri hinterland has been reconstructed, and a new 9 km stretch built between Gurgan and the port. The new line will facilitate faster cargo flows along the Middle Corridor and ensure operational... more
Anniversary of efforts for a green shipping corridor
Viking Line, the port of Turku and the ports of Stockholm have worked together for a year now to establish a fossil-free shipping corridor between Stockholm and Turku (Finland). On the anniversary on 6 February of the launch of the cooperation agreement, the partners and... more
150 Actros units for efficiency and safety
The German haulier Tevex Logistics is modernising its fleet with 150 new Mercedes-Benz Actros L vehicles. A further 50 Actros L units are under option. A first batch of 14 trucks was recently handed over by the manufacturer Mercedes Benz in Wörth (Germany). The others will be... more
Bifa promoting ‘Apprenticeship Week’
During ‘National Apprenticeship Week’, which runs from today, 10 February, through to next Sunday, the British International Freight Association (Bifa) will host two online events to highlight apprenticeships as a way to attract talent. On 12 February ‘Ask an ex-apprentice’... more
Lunar New Year – all eyes on Asia!
Global air cargo tonnage rose by 2% y-o-y in January, significantly below last year’s +11% average, which was due to tougher comparisons, softer e-commerce demand and an earlier ‘Lunar New Year’ (LNY). In week 5 (27 January - 2 February), tonnage dropped by 12% w-o-w, driven... more
African carrier appoints GSAs in three markets
Astral Aviation, headquartered in Nairobi, where Air Cargo Africa will take place next week, has appointed the Network Aviation Group (NAG) as its general sales agent (GSA) for Europe and the USA, while HIT Cargo Asia will represent the airline in mainland China. The Network... more
South African for Imea at Hellmann
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Lee I’Ons as its regional CEO for the Imea region, with effect from 1 April. He’ll succeed Madhav Kurup, who has led the region since 2008 and was recently promoted to Hellmann’s global management board as COO for airfreight, sea... more