Mixed performance of the ports of Europe in 2019
Europe's main ports have published their results for 2019, showing that total container throughput in the 15 most important ports in Europe saw an increase of 2.8% compared to 2018. However, growth rates were considerably lower than in 2018 (4.7%) and 2017 (4.6%). The... more
SAA to heavily downsize network
In line with South African Airways' (SAA) "commitment to take urgent action to conserve cash and create a viable platform for a successful future", key measures will affect the airline's network as follows from tomorrow, 29 February 2020: SAA will continue to... more
New European managing director for Pall-Ex
The freight network Pall-Ex has appointed Mark Steel to the newly created role, which will be instrumental in driving growth within mainland Europe. Steel joined Pall-Ex in 2016 as sales and marketing director, having previously held roles within the logistics industry and... more
Petrochemicals delivered by direct fast train to Finland
Russia-based Transcontainer has organised the first direct fast block train with petrochemicals loaded in 114 specialised tank-containers. The train departed from Salavat in the Russian Republic of Bashkortostan heading for Kotka in Finland. This service is a result of... more
SAS to open route between Stockholm and Sevilla
From tomorrow, 29 February 2020, SAS will fly to Seville (SVQ), Spain, from Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), Sweden. The new direct route to the Andalusian capital will be operated with A320neo aircraft on Saturdays until 16 May, making Seville the sixth destination for SAS in Spain... more
DB Schenker transports dinosaur skeleton
Unique freight from primeval times: DB Schenker transported the bones of a long-neck dinosaur from the Sauriermuseum Aathal in Switzerland to the Oertijdmuseum Boxtel in the Netherlands. In a preparation laboratory accessible to the public, the several thousand pieces will be... more
Silkway serves Silk Road, Qatar Airways reduces
Azerbaijan's Silkway West Airlines has kept up its scheduled and charter flights connecting China in these challenging and turbulent times. With more than 20 flights weekly through its global hub in Baku, Silkway is continuing operations with a mix of charter and scheduled... more
Fewer trucks between Lausanne and Geneva
The Swiss federal railways (SBB) have opened the new passing rail track between Coppet and Founex on the Geneva – Lausanne route. Now the railways can expand passenger traffic without reducing railfreight capacities. On the new 750 m and CHF 73 million track, the faster... more
Paris airports takes first step in Indian market entry
On 20 February 2020, Aéroports de Paris (Groupe ADP) took its first step towards an expansion into the Indian market by signing an agreement regarding the acquisition, under certain conditions, of a 49% stake in GMR Airports. The Indian airport group operates in a dynamic... more
Belgian forwarder invests in 100 Cargo Coils
Van Steenbergen Transport from Arendonk in Belgium is refreshing its vehicle fleet over 600 Koegel trailers with 100 new Koegel Cargo Coils of the NOVUM generation. The freight forwarder specialises in FTL and LTL transports and offers its customers just-in-time deliveries... more