Hapag-Lloyd now really African 
The deal is officially closed: Hapag-Lloyd is taking over the container liner business of German carrier Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL). The carriers had agreed on the framework agreement in March 2022, and the transaction has now been approved by all responsible antitrust... more
Which cure for the maritime crisis?
Four government advisors and decision makers representing four global regions were present on Fiata's panel entitled “Moving Forward: What are the Solutions to the Maritime Crisis”, a side event of the Fiata HQ Meeting in Geneva on 20 May 2022. Together, they examined how... more
Pall-Ex promotes Sue Buchanan
Pall-Ex has promoted former UK network director Sue Buchanan to international network director. She will be focusing on developing cross border growth, strengthening relationships with existing partners and onboarding new territories, which is key for the company's international... more
Online Systemlogistik gains new partner
The general cargo association Online Systemlogistik (OSL) has gained a new system partner. LTN will join the network with its Dortmund location in Germany on 1 June 2022. The haulier uses a fleet of over 100 vehicles for hub transports and distribution in the region north of... more
After Bangkok, back to Hong Kong today
Today, 1 June 2022, IAG Cargo is restarting its cargo-only services between London Heathrow and Hong Kong. Together with the four-times weekly flights to Bangkok, which IAG Cargo restarted on 24 May, these daily flights are responding to the continued acceleration of consumer... more
A round table with FVL companies and OEMs
At its first physical general assembly & spring congress since 2019, the Association of European Vehicle Logistics emphasised that the FVL industry is now facing the third ongoing crisis in three years. Wolfgang Göbel, ECG’s president, called for strategic partnerships... more
WFS: programme to steer responsible growth
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has launched its “Sustainable Flight Path” programme to steer the next level of its environmental, social & government (ESG) strategy and support the responsible growth of its global airport and aviation services operations. The strategy... more
Fourkites hires supply chain veteran
Fourkites has appointed Philippe Salles as its vice president of strategic solutions (ocean). Salles brings experience from CMA CGM, Inttra and maritime research and consultancy firm Drewry. Salles commented: “I’m delighted to be joining Fourkites. Visibility has been ocean... more
New hybrids on Grimaldi's seas
It was of course Malta that hosted the breaking of the champagne bottle. The christening ceremony for “Eco Malta”, the latest ro-ro vessel delivered to the Grimaldi Group, took place in the port of Valletta. It is the sixth unit of a dozen hybrid sister ships belonging to the... more
New hub to save a 4,000 km sea journey
The construction of the Kombi-Terminal Horb (KTH) began with the groundbreaking ceremony held last week. The aim of the project is to shift more freight transport from road to rail. With the new logistics route, a long sea journey around half of Europe and tonnes of CO2 can... more