New Arabian-Asian services 
Dubai-headquartered NVOCC Cargo Gulf is introducing new services between the Arabian Gulf, the Indian Subcontinent and Asia. The three new loops - Rapid Express Service (RES), Mekong Gulf Express (MGE) and Southeast Asia to Indian Subcontinent and the Arabian Gulf (SIA)... plus
Hupac ships 1.1 million trucks and keeps growing
Despite the difficult economic environment, Hupac increased its transport volume by 10.7% to around 1.1 million road consignments in 2021. Compared to pure road transport, the Swiss combined transport operator was able to save 1.5 million t of CO2 and 17 billion MJ of fuel.... plus
For electric vehicle logistics in Singapore
In Singapore, Hyundai Motor Group and PSA Cargo Solutions (SEA) (PSA) are entering into a long-term partnership that will see PSA become lead logistics service orchestrator for the HMGICS (Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre in Singapore) smart factory. The collaboration... plus
2M and ZIM extend cooperation
Maersk and MSC, alliance partners of 2M, have agreed, in principle, with ZIM to extend their existing operational collaboration on the Asia – US East Coast and Asia – US Gulf Coast trades based on a full slot exchange and vessel sharing agreement. The agreement is still... plus
Tesisquare picks Giulio Berzuini
Tesisquare, an IT provider that assists companies in building digital supply chain ecosystems, has appointed Giulio Berzuini as general manager. Born in 1963, with a university degree in oriental languages from Ca' Foscari University in Venice and a master in business... plus
Night Star Express expands to eastern Europe
The overnight express service provider is opening up an important part of the central and eastern European market through its shareholder Hellmann. By acquiring Innight Hungary, based in Hungary and Romania, Hellmann is taking over the delivery of consignments to major... plus
First charter flight of the year
Central-European cargo handler Skyport has handled the freight carried on board Bamboo Airways’ first charter flight of the year, operating from Hanoi Intl Airport in Vietnam to Vaclav Havel Prague Airport (PRG). The Boeing 787-900 passenger aircraft flew from Hanoi to... plus
C.H. Robinson appoints Nadin Behr
C.H. Robinson, one of the world's largest logistics platforms, has appointed Nadin Behr as its new regional director Germany and France. Behr will be responsible for the sea and air freight segments and lead the company’s operations in the German and French markets. Behr has... plus
Breakbulk comes back to Antwerp
After the strong dip in 2020, the Port of Antwerp saw its breakbulk volumes return in full force in 2021. This upward trend is driven mainly by a leap in steel import volumes and a rise in project cargo shipments for ongoing renewable energy projects and the construction of... plus
Modernising the port railway
The Chinese company Rail Power Systems is electrifying the 4km long feeder line and the 16-track pre-routing group at Jade Weser Port Wilhelmshaven (Germany). The feeder section serves as a buffer between the container port and the hinterland. Up to twelve full-length trains... plus