Linking up the entire supply chain 
DB Schenker wants to collect and analyse the data of its entire supply chain from warehouse to goods transport. To achieve this, the German service provider will use new technologies such as blockchain and the internet of things (IoT). In future, information about the entire... more
Militzer & Münch granted AEO status in Morocco
Militzer & Münch recently signed a security agreement to obtain the status of authorized economic operator (AEO) in Morocco. Nabyl Lakhdar, the director general of the country’s customs authority was present at the signing. The AEO certification underscores the... more
Shipowners call on WTO for free trade
The international chamber of shipping, the Asian shipowners’ association and shipowners’ associations in the EU have all expressed concern over recent protectionist measures at the World Trade Organisation in Geneva and presented two position papers. This comes at a time... more
Air Hong Kong extends MRO contract with Haeco
Haeco ITM, a joint venture formed in Hong Kong between Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (Haeco) and Cathay Pacific Airways in 2012, has renewed its long-term contract with Air Hong Kong to provide inventory technical management support for the airline’s fleet of ten... more
USA: Go-ahead for Uinta Basin Railway in Utah
The US-based Seven County infrastructure coalition board has decided that Drexel Hamilton will finance, develop and construct a new freight line called Uinta Basin Railway within a public-private partnership. The new railway line in Utah will connect the Uinta Basin’s... more
Leasing business augmented by railcar repair branch
Marmon has acquired Transco Railway Products, a railcar repair business with operations across the northern USA. The financial terms were not disclosed. Chicago IL-based Transco provides railroad tank car and freight car repair and maintenance, auto-rack certification, and... more
Tigers to be logistics partner for K&N Filters in China
Tigers is now working with K&N Filters, a US-based automotive air filter and air filtration manufacturer which is expanding operations in China, the world’s largest automotive market. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Tigers provides logistical support through its Chinese... more
MIA wins five Naco awards
Miami International Airport, which is operated by Miami-Dade County’s aviation department, is the recipient of five 2019 national association of counties (Naco) achievement awards. As home to the first biometrics-only passport screening facility in the U.S., MIA was awarded... more
Schulte Group introduces Innoport
The Schulte Group has launched Innoport, a dedicated venture capital unit which identifies investment opportunities in the global maritime start-up ecosystem to equip entrepreneurs with smart capital. The Innoport team, based in Hamburg (Germany), Limassol (Cyprus) and... more
Latam Cargo for Mother's Day
It was yesterday (15 May) in Paraguay, and it will take place in ten days' time in France and some African countries: Mothers’ Day. It is celebrated in most countries on the second Sunday in May, and was once again a peak time for transporting cut flowers. During the three... more