CFL Multimodal opens new combined train route 
CFL Multimodal recently launched a new service between the intermodal terminal in Bettembourg (Luxembourg) and the PEH terminal in Lyon (France). The trains will initially run three times per week and are open to containers, swap bodies and cranable semi-trailers. The service... more
Weighty load of oil and gas equipment flies to Cape Town
AN-124-100 and IL-76TD-90VD freighters from Volga-Dnepr Airlines' fleet were recently called into action to deliver more than 80 t of oil and gas equipment to Cape Town (South Africa). The AN-124 flight carried five 13 m pipes, weighing 60 t, from Singapore. The consignment was... more
Europa Worldwide develops Southern hub
In January, Europa Worldwide Logistics, a UK-based privately owned transport company, announced massive investment by signing a deal on a new headquarters and south of England hub at Prologis Park Littlebrook in Dartford (cf. ITJ Daily of 30 January 2014). The new Southern hub... more
Trident Alliance to enforce maritime sulphur regulations
The Trident Alliance, a shipping industry initiative designed to enforce maritime sulphur regulations, has been formally launched. The scheme has been set up by shipowners and operators who want to see a reduction of sulphur emissions and who are willing to collaborate to help... more
AF- KLM-Martinair Cargo increases Jakarta operation
Effective today (9 July 2014), Air France is adding Jakarta (Indonesia) to its international network with a daily B777-300ER service via Singapore. Indonesia is one of the Asia-Pacific region's fastest growing markets, estimated to grow at around 6% in 2014 and 2015. Textile and... more
Colombia to benefit from extra IAG Cargo summer flights
IAG Cargo, the entity created after the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, is increasing the frequency of flights between its Madrid hub and Bogota. Two additional weekly flights will be added to schedules from 9 August, with this number increasing to three... more
UK retail online sales fuels Seko investment
Seko Logistics is keeping pace with phenomenal growth in UK retailers’ online sales by investing in an additional 14,100 sqm logistics centre to support its omni-channel services for global fulfilment, delivery management, returns solutions and e-commerce development and... more
European air cargo volume up 6.3% in May 2014
The European airport trade body, ACI Europe released its May traffic results for the continent's airport network, revealing a notable freight traffic increase (+6.3%). The leading airports were Frankfurt/Main (Germany) with 176,257 t (+7%), Paris CDG (France) with 161,234 t... more
LetMeShip augments special services offer
Business clients that handle their dispatch needs via the on-line platform LetMeShip, based in Hamburg (Germany), can now count on more support for their very urgent and exceptional shipments. LetMeShip’s special services desk is a central point of contract for consignments that... more
New operator for Wustermark intermodal terminal
Facility manager Multimodal Terminal Berlin GmbH (MTB) has taken over the intermodal terminal at Berlin West Wustermark’s freight village. The new operating company plans to introduce regular train connections between Wustermark and destinations in Germany and neighbouring... more