The "Hopper" is back 
The direct connection between the Überseehafen and Columbus Island in Bremen has been restored, with the "Columbus Hopper" resuming operation this week. The 40 m long ship offers factory traffic a way to cross the connecting canal between Kaiserhafen and Nordhafen.... mehr
A big surface in Germany 
B+S Logistik und Dienstleistungen has acquired a logistics property in Hammersbach in the northeast of Germany’s Rhine-Main region, thus adding 40,000 sqm of space to its portfolio. One of the customers is Pepsico, a major player in the food sector. B+S will take over the... mehr
Former Baltimore teacher to lead strategic port
Former Baltimore teacher and current Annandale, Va., resident Stephen T. Maloney officially assumed command of US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Baltimore field office during a time-honoured ceremony in Baltimore. Maloney most recently served as the director of CBP’s... mehr
Eco-friendly trucks for urban deliveries
Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL) is stepping up its transition to heavy-duty electric trucks by deploying 44 new electric Volvo trucks on routes in Europe. The planned order includes 40 Volvo FE and Volvo FL electric trucks, which will be used for parcel deliveries in city... mehr
Ständiger Wandel ist Trumpf
Im Gespräch mit Jimmy Nares, Section Chief Aviation Marketing, Miami International Airport (MIA). mehr
"K" Line: director Makoto Arai to step down
At its recent board meeting, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line) announced that Makoto Arai will step down as director, managing executive officer on 23 June 2022. He will however retain his position as managing executive officer. Yukikazu Myochin will remain president... mehr
More Transmontana locos ordered
The Swedish railfreight company Green Cargo is investing in its locomotive fleet. It has ordered another four Transmontana locomotives from the Romanian manufacturer Softronic, which are due to be delivered by 2024. Green Cargo's fleet will then include a total of 22... mehr
EVA Cargo to add another Boeing 777 freighter
EVA Air’s board of directors has authorised the purchase of one more Boeing 777 freighter that is expected to be delivered by the end of 2023. EVA now owns eight of these dedicated freighters and has contracted with Israel Aerospace Industry Corporation (IAI) to convert... mehr
Logistics for an African pipeline
The decision-makers of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (Eacop) project have chosen their main logistics contractor services (MLC). The contract goes to Bolloré Logistics after an extensive and detailed tendering process. The Eacop project will construct a 1,443 km buried... mehr
More funds for Manila's growth
The holding International Container Terminal Services attaches a great deal of importance to the IT technology and digitisation of its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). Amongst others, the roll-out of 5G at the terminal was employed to automatically... mehr