MOL to power Poland’s LNG terminal 
The shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will supply a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Poland's Gulf of Gdańsk. The project is led by Gaz System, Poland's gas transmission system operator, and aims to strengthen the country's energy security. The... plus
Relief from Brindisi to Gaza
The cargo division of Air Partner, a global full-service logistics provider headquartered in London, recently completed a cargo operation to transport 92 t of humanitarian relief for people in Gaza, a total of over 39,000 items including blankets, fleeces, and hygiene kits.... plus
Hupac updates Netherlands - Poland schedule
The Swiss intermodal specialist is adjusting its timetable. As of 5 February 2024, the trains between Rotterdam CLDN and Warsaw/Hupac Brwinów will run with an improved schedule which involves later closing times at both terminals. The service will provide smooth ongoing... plus
Milan in the lead, Rome battling hard
While almost 200 million passengers flew to and from Italy’s airports in 2023, the current economic and geopolitical situation led to a slight decline in freight traffic. According to the national airport association Assaeroporti, 1.039 million t of airfreight were... plus
GB Railfreight launches intermodal service
The carrier will run five scheduled trains a week from DP World London Gateway to iPort Doncaster, using new FEA-G intermodal wagons. Each of these high-density twin wagons can carry six teu, which increases the volume of cargo that can be transported. The new train allows... plus
Improving ETAs, minimising delays
Bluebox Systems’ new product aims to improve real-time ETA information and arrival time calculations, benefitting both shippers and transport companies. The challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic and recent tensions have shown the vulnerability of supply chains, making accurate... plus
Rotterdam Port Authority bridges the gap
Boudewijn Siemons has been appointed CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, effective 1 February 2024. He had been serving as CEO on an interim basis in addition to his duties as COO since Allard Castelein left the authority last summer. The executive board now consists of... plus
A divided path to growth
Cargotec's board has approved a plan to split off Kalmar as a standalone company, pending approval at the AGM on 30 May 2024, with completion targeted for 30 June 2024. Supported by major shareholders, the move is intended to allow both Cargotec and Kalmar to pursue... plus
WFS to handle Finnish cargo in Paris
Finnair has contracted Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, to provide cargo warehouse handling at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, domestic trucking services and cargo reception points in France. The airline operates 28 wide- and narrow-bodied... plus
The trio on the Rhine
The logistics companies Danser Group, Swissterminal, and DP World have been jointly operating inland shipping services on the Rhine since 1 February 2024. The portfolio covers the route from the trinational border area to the Western ports in Belgium and the Netherlands.... plus