Fercam expanding location network in Italy and Austria 
Fercam, an international transport and logistics company based in Bolzano in South Tyrol (Italy), has augmented its branch office network by opening two new sites in Italy and Austria. The new Fercam office in Rimini (Italy) provides international and domestic transport... more
DB Schenker speeding up freight transport in Asia
DB Schenker’s Asia Landbridge service now offers logistics customers from all over the globe fast and secure freight transport in the entire Asian region. 23 stations located in the key cities and border regions ensure trouble-free and smooth overland freight transport. The... more
Norwegian inks agreement for four bigger Dreamliners
Norwegian has signed an agreement to acquire four new Boeing B787-9 Dreamliners. This pact means that the company has ordered a total of 14 wide-body aircraft, three of which are already in service. The B787-9s, which are expected to begin operations in 2017 and 2018, are... more
New link opened to Esperance Port in Western Australia
The recent opening of a new bridge marks a major milestone in the AUD 120 million (EUR 79 million) Esperance Port access corridor project in West Australia. The bridge links Twilight Beach Road with The Esplanade and puts an end to the problems between port, road and rail... more
Higher January volumes in port of Los Angeles
The port of Los Angeles (USA) said its overall cargo volumes for January 2014 increased by 2.5% compared to January 2013. This result is due in part to shippers moving cargo in advance of the Chinese New Year, which fell on 31 January this year. Container imports rose by... more
In Time Express Logistik on upward trajectory
The courier and express service provider In Time Express Logistik, headquartered in Hanover (Germany), boosted its turnover by 16% to around EUR 126 million in business year 2013. The firm said that the pleasing result is due to great client demand, clear business growth in the... more
Branch expansion for Europa in Southampton
Europa Worldwide Logistics has expanded its Southampton branch with the appointment of three new team members. They include the new branch manager, John Moy, who will report to Europa sales director Dionne Redpath. Moy has strong family links to the transport and freight... more
Union Pacific announces USD 3.9 billion capital plan
Union Pacific Corporation's board has approved the company's 2014 capital spending plan of approximately USD 3.9 billion. This is approximately USD 300 million more than in 2013, due to this year's acquisition of 200 locomotives (2013:100 locomotives) and somewhat higher... more
New traction for GB Railfreight
In order to deliver further growth GB Railfreight has decided to strengthen its existing fleet of locomotives by the procurement of thirteen more class 66 locomotives from Electro-Motive Diesel Inc (EMD) and 16 Class 92 electric locomotives from its mother company, Europorte, a... more
Dutch customs and Rhenus: remote scanning in operation
Rhenus Logistics and the Dutch customs put a remote scanning pilot system for airfreight shipments into operation during a festive ceremony on 13 February 2014. A demonstration of airfreight shipment scanning and remote direct connection with customs was given during the... more