"The Big Twin" conversion programme launched 
Gecas and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have announced the launch of the Boeing 777-300ERSF and the establishment of a passenger to freighter conversion programme. Dubbed "The Big Twin" - denoting its status as the largest ever twin-engined freighter, offering 25%... more
Prologis builds logistics centre in Bremen
As from Q4/2019, Prologis will begin developing a logistics facility in Bremen (Germany. The building will be constructed on a speculative basis and cover around 17,000 sqm. Completion is planned for the third quarter of 2020. Prologis purchased the 31,500 sqm plot in... more
New network member boosts London capacity
Palletforce has secured further capacity and services in London after recruiting one of the capital’s longest-serving distribution companies to its UK-wide network. Acclaim Pallet Express (APEX) has joined the network in a move which allows Palletforce to continue to invest in... more
Iberia fined for (fatally) wrong animal handling
Iberia Airlines, a Spanish member of IAG, has been fined over GBP 142,000 (EUR 158,000) for failing to adhere to strict guidelines that govern the welfare of animals during flights – making it the largest fine for such offences in the UK. The City of London Corporation's... more
Boluda enhances several services
The Boluda Lines shipping company has announced the launch of two new regular services from the Canary Islands (Spain): a direct line with the port of Villagarcía and another with Leixoes, Portugal. Likewise, the shipping company will put more emphasis on the line between Las... more
New connection between Norway and Italy
In cooperation with Kombiverkehr, the Norwegian Color Line has introduced a weekly direct railfreight link between the Norwegenkai in Kiel (Germany) and Verona in Italy. The train leaves Verona on the Thursday and arrives in Kiel on the Saturday. At the Norwegenkai there is... more
Operail starts freight transport in Finland
The Estonian rail freight carrier Operail has launched a subsidiary in Finland and is investing EUR 50 million to begin freight services on Finnish railways. The expansion in Finland is part of the company’s long-term strategy. According to Operail, it is vital for the... more
Court wants Basel's Gateway project reviewed
The trimodal terminal Gateway Basel Nord, which was recognised as a project of national importance in Switzerland, has suffered a setback due to a decision of the Swiss federal administrative court. For the time being, the mega project at the Basel Rhine port will not... more
Good news from Volga-Dnepr Group
Volga-Dnepr Group, which is believed to be struggling with heavy debts, assisted in the Mérieux Foundation's efforts to control the Ebola virus disease epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by undertaking a special cargo flight last week carrying mobile bio-medical... more
New head of airfreight and automotive divisions at Leschaco
Oliver Kaut is the new head of global airfreight and vertical market automotive at Leschaco. Kaut looks back on 35 years of forwarding experience with a focus on the vertical market automotive and air freight. He takes over as head of global airfreight from Antonio Oliveira, who... more