Northrail adds Vectrons to fleet 
Siemens has inked a major framework agreement with Rive, Northrail’s parent company, for 50 Vectron locomotives. The deal covers the delivery of 15 locomotives, along with a comprehensive full-service contract spanning eight years, with an option to order an additional 35 and... more
Ukrainian dry bulk surge versus Russian decline
According to shipping organisation Bimco, Ukraine’s dry bulk shipments surged by 87% year-on-year, a significant recovery three years after the Russian invasion. Over the past twelve months Russian shipments declined by 6%, but Ukrainian exports jumped considerably, resulting... more
KF Aerospace takes delivery of bulk freighters
ACIA Aero Leasing has delivered an ATR 72-500 bulk freighter to Canada’s KF Aerospace. The aircraft is set to enter service in April 2025 under KF’s renewed contract with Purolator for air cargo transport in British Columbia. “We’re excited to welcome KF Aerospace as a new... more
E-lorry delivers pallets around Felixstowe
The British logistician Debach has introduced a new Volvo ‘FE Electric’ lorry into its fleet, replacing a comparable diesel unit and instantly reducing carbon emissions in its 40-vehicle operation. Debach, located just ten minutes from the port of Felixstowe, offers... more
Throughput down in Rotterdam – despite key investments
In 2024 the port of Rotterdam experienced a 0.7% drop in cargo throughput, reaching 435.8 million t. The decline was mainly due to lower volumes of coal and crude oil. The container segment grew by 2.8% to 13.8 million teu and dry bulk products also saw modest gains. The... more
5% for number 5 
Peak season for flower exports. That day has come again. On the day this issue was published lovers were pleased that airfreight operators, including those at Quito airport, worked overtime to ensure that fresh flowers from South America reached them on time. more
DPW cranes taller than ‘Big Ben’
DP World is set to invest GBP 60 million in four new quay cranes for its Southampton container terminal. The company stated that these will be the largest quay cranes in Europe and will feature quad-lift technology, enabling the simultaneous movement of two 40 ft containers,... more
Kombiverkehr restructures rail traffic
Kombiverkehr has completed its traction conversion project, allowing four players in the rail transport sector – Kombi Rail Europe, Lokomotion, SBB Cargo International and DB Cargo – to take on large service packages. After the conversion, 18 railway enterprises will be... more
Van der Ploeg promoted in Rotterdam
Karl Gross International, the Rotterdam-based unit of the Karl Gross Group, from Bremen (Germany), has appointed Jeroen van der Ploeg as its new director. Van der Ploeg has been with Karl Gross for 18 years, gaining extensive experience in forwarding operations. He’s already... more
Royal Jordanian celebrates 35 years at MST
Royal Jordanian Airlines Cargo is celebrating 35 years of operations at Maastricht Aachen airport (MST). The airline currently operates three to four full-freighter flights a week to and from the growing Dutch cargo hub. Royal Jordanian Maastricht station manager Ibrahim... more