Another batch of flat cars delivered 
United Wagon Company (UWC) has delivered a batch of flat cars on 25 t bogies for transporting timber freight, under the terms of an additional agreement signed this summer with Arkhbum, a major regional operator on the railway services market in Russia. This is now the third... more
Another billion USD for the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has scheduled investments of just over USD 1 billion for the coming financial year 2021. Among other projects, the assigned investments will be used for the completion of four tunnels underneath the Suez Canal – two in the proximity of Port... more
Pushing pharma air freight globally
Air Bridge Cargo Airlines (ABC) has completed complex transportation of 12 SkyCell containers from Hong Kong to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The project was planned in advance as the containers needed to be shipped to Asia in pre-conditioned mode. In Hong Kong, they were loaded... more
Singapore engages in Australian logistics
GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, increased its stake in ESR Australia Logistics Partnership (EALP) to 80%. ESR Australia will continue to hold a 20% interest in the partnership. The selldown of EALP's remaining 35% is in line with the strategy outlined at the time EALP... more
Expanding another air charter network
Only two months after the latest expansion of routes and extra capacity, DSV now adds an additional two B747 freighters to its Europe-Asia cargo air bridge. From this month, one of the freighters will be operating on the existing route between Shanghai and Luxembourg –... more
RZD Logistics expands in Eastern Europe
Russian Far East Land Bridge (FELB), a subsidiary of RZD Logistics, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Czechian CD Cargo Logistic. This partnership will be the next step in the development of FELB’s logistics services in Eastern Europe. The main focus of the... more
Cincinnati CBP teams: No, drugs are not vital!
On 15 September, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized a shipment containing 13 kg of cocaine concealed in 11 pouches labelled as shelf-stable "emergency food rations". The cocaine has a street value of USD 952,200. The pouches were... more
Ceva Logistics strengthens presence in Kazakhstan
Further extending its capabilities across Central Asia, Ceva Logistics is opening a new office in Kazakhstan which will serve clients from across the region. The new office will also be the regional focus for customers in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.... more
MSC on EHSQ
On the world maritime day, the Switzerland-based carrier published its fourth report on sustainability. This year's report, called ‘Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet’, also raised awareness of the United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs). The... more
CMA CGM updates WAX service
CMA CHM has decided to modify its service between West Africa and Asia as of the beginning of October 2020. The carrier said in a press release that it wants to "enhance service quality and reliability in Cameroon." The WAX service will be changed as follows:... more