European Cargo opens base in Wales 
From today, 16 October 2024, the British airfreight carrier European Cargo is launching a new base in Wales. There will initially be three weekly A340F flights linking Cardiff airport (CWL) with China, building to four, with the ambition of this frequency increasing in the... more
From Schenker to Dachser
Philipp Toscana assumed his new position as manager of the forwarding department at the Dachser site in Wundschuh near Graz (Austria) on 2 September 2024. With 23 years of experience in the logistics industry, he brings both in-depth knowledge and valuable leadership skills to... more
Barcelona pilots shore power system
The port of Barcelona has made a significant step towards decarbonisation by successfully connecting the “MSC Mette”, a 24,000-teu container ship, to the onshore power supply (OPS) system at the Best terminal, allowing the ship to shut off its engines and operate entirely on... more
Visitor centre and cranes elevate Greenock port
The port of Greenock has officially launched its new GBP 25 million ship-to-shore cranes, marking the largest ever investment in its container facilities. Owned by Peel Ports Clydeport, the cranes have already improved productivity, with quicker turnaround times enabling a... more
London Gateway to get tallest cranes in Europe
DP World has announced a GBP 1 billion expansion of London Gateway, aiming to make it the largest container port in the UK within five years. It will add two new shipping berths, bringing the total to six, and a second rail terminal to accommodate increased trade. By the end... more
Intra-Italian rail link launched
The new train runs between the Vecon-PSA terminal in the Venetian industrial port of Maghera and the intermodal terminal in Montirone in the province of Brescia in northern Italy. It is operated by the MIS Group primarily for the Italian metal construction company GME Metals,... more
Euroseas expands 2024 coverage with new charter
Euroseas has signed a new time charter contract for its 1,732 teu feeder containership, “M/V Jonathan P”, for a period of eleven to thirteen months at a daily gross rate of USD 20,000. The charter will commence following the vessel's scheduled intermediate survey, expected to be... more
A proactive approach to customer concerns
Transport and logistics provider Geodis has won the Singapore Customer Experience of the Year – Logistics Award at the 2024 Asian Experience Awards in recognition of its efforts to enhance customer satisfaction through its technology-driven “voice of customer (VOC)” programme.... more
Isles of Scilly names freight vessel
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has announced that its new freight vessel will be named “Menawethan”, after one of the twelve uninhabited Eastern Isles. The name was chosen by the island community through a vote, with “Menawethan” emerging as the winner. The new vessel, set... more
Serbia: an urgent rail rehabilitation
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of up to EUR 50 million to finance the procurement of materials for an urgent rehabilitation of selected sections totalling 194 km of track on Serbia’s rail network. Serbian Railways... more