ACL launches faster Ireland–North America route 
Atlantic Container Line (ACL) has introduced a new, expedited service linking Ireland with North America. In partnership with BG Freight Line (BGFL) and Peel Ports, the service will enhance connections from Belfast and Dublin to Liverpool, ensuring faster transit times and... more
New era dawns in Zurich 
Runway extensions approved – freight facility under construction. Things are looking up again in the freight sector at Zurich airport. January and February saw 65,988 t of cargo handled, a plus of 9.8% year-on-year. New services and building projects allow the hub to aim to... more
60th Business Run: come and run in Rotterdam!
As a media partner, ITJ is proud to join its fellow sponsors United Heavy Lift, Port of Rotterdam, Breakbulk Europe and Marpro to invite you to participate at the 60th Business Run during Breakbulk Europe in Rotterdam. Open to everyone, regardless of your running... more
BRG augments its portfolio
A new block train for trailers and containers now connects the Baltic Rail Gate (BRG) in Travemünde (Germany) with Bettembourg (Luxembourg) with three roundtrips a week. Traction is provided by the Luxembourg state-owned company CFL. At the same frequency, a block train... more
Dachser picks manager for Vienna office
Michael Huttner took over as branch manager at the company’s Schwechat site near Vienna on 1 April 2024. He succeeds Dieter Venc, who has retired from active professional life after 18 years at Dachser. Huttner joined Dachser’s Kempten office as tender manager air & sea... more
Swiss WorldCargo expands its network
Swiss WorldCargo has expanded its international network with the launch of a new route between Zurich and Seoul, South Korea, to be served by Swiss and Swiss WorldCargo, commencing 7 May 2024, and operated via the A340 passenger flights. This new lane will connect... more
An all-electric pharma hub
Prologis is developing a sustainable logistics facility for a pharmaceutical wholesaler in northeast Berlin. Having acquired the brownfield site in 2021, the company is currently in the process of demolishing the old buildings. Once completed, Prologis Park Berlin DC2 will... more
HFW: a partner and an associate for Paris office
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW continues to expand its global shipping and export finance practices, with partner Paolo Pinna and associate Constance Ollat joining the company from Norton Rose Fulbright on 2 May. These new appointments follow HFW's recent recruitment of... more
30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft
The Indian airline Indigo has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft to help expand its international network to long-haul destinations. India, a fast-growing aviation market, is on the verge of an international travel boom as the economy grows and household... more
LTG and Ukrainian railways strengthen cooperation
The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a joint international intermodal route between Klaipeda (Lithuania) and Kyiv (Ukraine) through Polish territory. The first test runs are planned for this year, with regular cargo services to be launched... more