Mission to Seafarers appoints two new vice presidents 
The Mission to Seafarers has elected two new vice presidents: Esben Poulsson, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping and chairman of Enesel and Grahaeme Henderson, vice president, Shell Shipping & Maritime. This is an important role, appointed for a four year... more
Change of systems in the port of Bordeaux
The French port company Bordeaux Informatique Portuaire + (BIP +), a subsidiary of Union Maritime et Portuaire de Bordeaux, has chosen Ci5, a product of Marseille Gyptis International (MGI), to manage the port's digital flow of goods. Ci5 will succeed the former cargo... more
Twelve more years for Aerologic's GE90 contract
MTU Maintenance, a global provider of customised solutions for aero engines, and its long-term customer Aerologic, a 50/50 joint venture between DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo based at Leipzig/Halle, have renewed their exclusive GE90-110B contract by a further twelve years.... more
Eurasian container transport on the upswing
In April 2020, UTLC ERA handled a total of 41,200 teu in container traffic on the China – Europe – China rail link, double the amount of the cargo carried in April 2019 and an absolute record for a month's traffic volumes on its container transit services through Eurasia, the... more
Çelebi gains gold Leed certification
Çelebi Hava Servisi successfully implemented all the necessary requirements for “sustainable and environmentally friendly facility regulations” into its technical maintenance workshop building and was rewarded with the gold certificate in accordance with the global green... more
Biggest megaship carries more than 19,600 boxes
On its maiden voyage from Asia to Europe, the hitherto biggest ultra large container vessel "HMM" Algeciras carries 19,621 teu, which is a record load. The total capacity of the ship is higher, though. At maximum capacity, the ship can carry slightly more teu than its... more
Flexible cargo platform in the Indian Ocean
Since traffic restrictions were introduced exactly two months ago (27 March 2020), the airport of the French overseas department La Réunion has handled 1,400 t of air freight, two thirds of which were imports. Although these volumes are 60% lower than in the previous year, they... more
Rail activities consolidated
The Hübner Group has set the course for more growth in its rail business with a number of important structural and personnel decisions. The Kassel-based company in Germany is drawing together its diverse rail-based businesses – with gangway systems for railway vehicles, chassis... more
State aid for Lufthansa, creditor protection for Latam
Economic Stabilisation Fund (WSF) of the Federal Republic of Germany has approved its stabilisation package for Deutsche Lufthansa. The airline's executive board, led by CEO Carsten Spohr (right, together with German federal minister of transport Andreas Scheuer and Bavarian... more
Finland participates in smart logistics project
The Covid 19 crisis has enhanced the need for advanced and agile digitalisation of logistics. Within this goal, the EU project Federated will develop a set of arrangements and technical applications to allow different kind of businesses and public authorities to sustainably... more