Philipp Rauchhaus extends his remit 
Lufthansa Cargo has promoted Philip Rauchhaus from senior director sales in Frankfurt to head of the DACH & KAM EMEA region, where he will coordinate and manage the German, Austrian and Swiss markets and oversee key account management for Europe, Middle East and Africa.... mehr
New office and team for GTM
GT Maritime, a provider of maritime data communications software, has expanded its operations in response to increased demand. Following a 35% rise in monthly user traffic and the installation of its software on 15,000 ships, the company has opened a new office in Piraeus,... mehr
Piloting H2-vehicles in Wales
Manufacturer First Hydrogen will run the test with the gas distribution network Wales & West Utilities (WWU) later this month. Its hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) will operate from WWU’s Swansea depot, as part of the business’ fleet of 1,300 vehicles, which are... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
When ice cream reaches the stomach, it already has a temperature of 20° C. mehr
Developing new food corridors
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports and Abu Dhabi Food Hub – Kezad, the region’s first dedicated food wholesale market, have signed a tri-party memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly establish a fully compliant and transparent... mehr
Täglicher UK-Dienst
Europa Worldwide wechselt Partner in der Schweiz. Der Brexit hatte den Güteraustausch zwischen Grossbritannien und der Schweiz zu Beginn 2021 zunächst getroffen. Der allmähliche Aufschwung verstärkt sich allerdings zusehends. Die neue Partnerschaft von Europa Worldwide und... mehr
Start of a flourishing season in Ecuador
Valentine's Day is only three weeks away! The dedicated cargo season began at Quito airport (UIO) and will last until 11 February. Since 92% of the cargo transported from UIO are flowers (2023: 20,000 t), local logistics processes have been optimised. As part of a strategic... mehr
First containers for HCT
Canadian National Railway (CN), New Hamilton Rail Terminal (HCT) and the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (Hopa Ports) have created a direct intermodal rail service between Hamilton, ON and Montreal, QC. Carrying export-bound shipping containers, the inaugural train completed its... mehr
ICS: latest flag state insights
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released its 2023/2024 Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table. The report indicates an overall improvement in the performance of flag states, which are essential for upholding safety and environmental standards in maritime... mehr
Efis Maroc incorporated
Founded in 2001, Efis Maroc has officially merged into ECS Group. Offering GSSA and air cargo services, the team based in the company's headquarters in downtown Casablanca specialises in air, road, and logistics. Its expertise includes supervising the handling of special... mehr