State aids support European airlines 
Italy’s newly renationalised flag carrier Alitalia is expected to resume flight operations in June. However, the future of the joint venture agreement with Delta and Air France-KLM that runs out on 21 May 2020 still hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, the Netherlands (EUR 2 -... more
New contract for gypsum transportation
Etex Building Performance (EBP) in UK has renewed its agreement with GB Railfreight (GBRf) for the transportation of gypsum to the plasterboard producer’s factory in Ferrybridge. At present, GBRf is delivering the fifth term of its contract. When the cooperation commenced in... more
Road transport industry needs support to recover
The International Road Union (IRU) is calling for wide-ranging support for the road transport industry to drive global COVID-19 recovery efforts. New findings reveal the scale of the impact the pandemic has had on the over 3.5 million companies that provide road transport... more
One GSSA found, three still needed
Starting Saturday, 9 May 2020, Globe Air Cargo Argentina will represent Qatar Airways Cargo in sales, marketing, operations and airport services activities in the South American country. The new GSSA is part of the ECS Group, and its nomination comes after the Middle... more
Seko Logistics and Alexandra help care home group
The British company Alexandra Workwear and its global supply chain partner Seko Logistics have supported the donation of personal protective equipment (PPE), including protective gloves, face masks and aprons, for frontline staff working in a British care home group. The two... more
China and Europe on an equal footing?
The current container throughput index of the RWI – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) shows mixed results. Overall, the seasonally adjusted index for March recorded an increase of 5.9 points to 111.2, which... more
Reduction of port dues insufficient, says Anave
Anave, the association of Spanish shipping companies, has voiced its criticism of the current policy of port dues in Spain. Already considering the state reductions in the port tax (T-1) contained in RD-law 15/2020 to be insufficient, Anave said that "several shipping... more
Truck Tek is Clark's new sales partner in Norway
With Truck Tek, Clark Europe has found a new sales partner for Norway and thus strengthened its presence in the Scandinavian market. Truck Tek was founded in 1988 and has a proven track record as a reliable supplier of hydraulic cranes, hydraulic components and services – such... more
Mental and physical relief
Over the last month, Ukraine International has run cargo flights delivering medical supplies to Ukraine, Poland, Italy, Germany, France, Poland and Israel. The airline operated these humanitarian relief flights using both its B737 and B767 equipment that was configured... more
Bureau Veritas: new head for DACH region and Russia
Bureau Veritas (BV), a provider in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services, has appointed Rolf Stiefel as its new regional chief executive based in Hamburg (Germany), responsible for Central Europe - Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Russia. He will be based in the... more