Milestone set by Port of Rijeka 
The Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), the Croatian-based subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), recently set a new mark. The terminal handled a cumulative throughput of 2 million teu on the company’s 10th anniversary. Achieved over the... more
Securing transatlantic capacity
The GSSA Aviacargo, headquartered in New York and founded in 2001, has performed a series of record-breaking flights between Bournemouth (BOH) in the UK and New York JFK. Operating the bellies of European Cargo’s A340-600 freighters, the company carried 55 t on a series of... more
Six-pack for AB2K
AB2K, a Scottish provider of heavy plant vehicles, is upgrading its fleet with six new Volvo FH16 750 Globetrotter XL tractor units. The new arrivals include one STGO Category 3 6x4 double drive tractor unit for gross combination weights of up to 120 t, and five STGO Category 2... more
Four new administrators for ID Logistics
On 31 May 2021, ID Logistics Group's general assembly appointed four new administrators to the board of directors, 50% of whom are now independent administrators. Éric Hémar, ID Logistics’ president: “Their international expertise in the fields of transport and logistics, CSR... more
Car deliveries per mouse click
Gefco is building on its expertise in the last mile delivery segment for the used car and mobility market. The automotive logistics provider has been contracted by online auction platform autobid.de to transport used cars. The agreement specifically applies to Gefco's... more
Third Swiss humanitarian flight to South Asia
After supplying aid to India and Nepal during May, Switzerland is also helping Sri Lanka to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. On Monday 7 June 2021 Swiss Humanitarian Aid dispatched medical supplies weighing 16 t and worth CHF 3.5 million (EUR 3.2 million) to Colombo, including half... more
Increased frequency for Romania - Turkey link
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) increases frequency: the carrier is now offering two roundtrips per week between (Romania) and Istanbul (Turkey). This provides fast and high-frequency links between the two economic areas with a competitive transit time of only 72 hours. With a... more
Top management changes at Leman
Thomas Krøyer is stepping down as CEO of the Nordic freight forwarder Leman Group after seven years of service, to pursue new endeavours. He helped restructure the company's management and accelerate its development in numerous areas. Chairman of the board Philippe Ziegler... more
Italo-German cooperation in bulk operations
Nova Marine Carriers, which is headquartered in Lugano, and Hamburg-based Aug. Bolten, a traditional German shipping brand, have agreed to join forces to own and manage drybulk vessels. A part of the plan is technical and crew management through Lydiamar, an affiliate of... more
An Post tackled difficult 2020
An Post in Ireland has reported its results for 2020. Revenues grew by 2.6% to EUR 916.0 million, a rise of 2.6% over 2019 (EUR 892 million). A parcel boom with a growth rate of 100.0% was partially offset by a decline in letter volumes of 7% and trading declines in the post... more