Brand-new direct rail link between Rijeka and Enns 
Maersk Line and CD Cargo Austria have launched the first regular railfreight connection from the Croatian port of Rijeka to Enns in Austria. The first train bound for the Container Terminal Enns (CTE) recently departed from the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT). The... more
GAC is in love with Sweden
The Middle East-based GAC Group has acquired Finland-based ESL Shipping's Swedish subsidiary Norra Skeppningsgruppen (NSG). This is already the second Swedish ship agency purchased by GAC in 2022. The transfer of NSG to GAC Sweden was completed at the beginning of December.... more
4th edition of Air Express Market Outlook is out
Cargo Facts Consulting (CFC), a global consultancy to the air logistics industry and a sister venture of industry publication Cargo Facts, has released its latest report. The 4th edition of Air Express Market Outlook provides a historical overview and five-year growth... more
Changes at APM Terminals in India
Following a successful three years as COO of Gateway Terminals India (APM Terminals Mumbai), Girish Aggarwal (left) has been appointed managing director for Gujarat Pipavav Port (APM Terminals Pipavav), effective 1 January 2023. Aggarwal joined A.P. Moller - Maersk in 2013... more
IGS service to roll
The Ocean Network Express (ONE) is launching a new weekly India Gulf Service IGS to connect India to/from UAE. With this new offer, ONE is responding to a rise in demand due to the increase in trade between the two countries after they signed the comprehensive economic... more
First Tiger added to fleet
Irish forwarder BM Transport has welcomed the Tiger Trailers brand to its fleet for the first time, following its order for 30 curtainsiders. The trailers have already entered service across in Ireland, UK and Europe. The vehicles are designed for durability with heavy duty... more
Messi knighted as logistics ambassador
Indonesia-based global logistics provider J&T Express has chosen football star Lionel Messi as its first international brand ambassador. As part of his partnership with J&T Express, Messi will showcase J&T Express' prominence not only as a logistics provider, but... more
JAS promotes Lars Huebecker
JAS Worldwide has promoted Lars Huebecker to executive vice president, global head of ocean freight. Huebecker joined JAS in 2012 and he been vice president, ocean freight - Americas region since 2017. During his career spanning four continents and almost three decades,... more
Second automotive tenant in logistics park
Garbe Industrial Real Estate, headquartered in Hamburg, has announced the acquisition of another major tenant: a German automotive manufacturer will move into a 18,500 sqm in the "Niedersachsenpark" in Rieste, northern Germany. The vehicle manufacturer intends to use... more
New York-New Jersey on track
The US Port of New York and New Jersey (Panynj) is also benefitting from the shift of cargo flows from the West to the East Coast. Altogether, about 19% more cargo was handled in October 2022 compared to the same month in 2021. Yet, volumes fell by 5.9% compared to September... more