Chapman Freeborn picks David Tasker 
Global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed David Tasker as director – government & humanitarian. Tasker brings over 30 years of logistics experience to the role, including six years as vice president global defence at DB... more
Georgia Ports keeps the pace
On the US East Coast, the boom continues. The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) handled almost 553,000 teu in October, for an increase of 9.6% (48,460 teu) compared to the same month in 2021. GPA has now topped half a million teu in three of the first four months of fiscal year... more
Increased frequency to and from Czechia
HHLA affiliate Metrans is expanding its intermodal services by adding a third round trip per week on its route between the German Port of Wilhelmshaven and the Metrans Prague Terminal in Czechia. Metrans started this regular service in July 2022 with two trains a week. From... more
Circle expecting a good year
Milano (Italy)-headquartered logistics software company Circle Group, a provider of digitisation solutions for port and intermodal logistics and international consultancy with a focus on Green Deal and energy transition, has reported its results for the first nine months of... more
Bill Higginbotham takes the helm
Bill Higginbotham has been appointed to lead Aeronet Worldwide’s Newark station. He assumes his new role as the operation prepares to move to larger facility in November. Higginbotham has over 20 years of experience within global logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing. Most... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A person can concentrate for between four and six hours a day - and no longer than 90 minutes at a time. more
Smart Ports get together
This year's edition of the conference "Smart Ports: Piers of the Future", which will be held on 15, 16 and 17 November 2022 is underway - coinciding with the Smart City Expo World Congress. The fourth edition of this initiative led by the Port of Barcelona has returned... more
Investment reduces costs
With its fleet of several dozen vehicles, Prime Transport operates routes all over Europe. The Polish haulage company has now invested in software supplied by Astrata. The telematics system has been integrated into the entire fleet, and the drivers have been equipped with... more
From 2003 until 2030 - at least
Cargojet, a Canadian provider of air cargo services to all major cities in North America, has renewed and extended its air cargo services agreement with United Parcel Service Canada for an additional five-year term. The current agreement was due to expire on 1 July 2025 and the... more
New distribution centre in Groveport
PD Ports is supporting its customer Barrett Steel with the construction of a 18,000 sqm dedicated steel distribution centre at its Groveport site in North Lincolnshire. This marks the start of a new long-term contract that will take the partnership into 2040 and beyond. The... more