Bremenports invests in its infrastructure 
The project has been approved. Bremenports can now begin the construction of the Columbus quay on schedule. Managing director Robert Howe: "We plan to start in October. This means that we can meet our goal and begin building the Columbus quay just after completion of the... plus
Swiss government confirms ICS2 participation
It remains so. Switzerland has been participating in the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) of the European Union (EU) since 15 March 2021, based on a provisionally applied amendment to the agreement on customs facilitation and security with the EU. This means that customs data,... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Every fifth meerkat dies from attacks by a member of its own species. This makes meerkats the deadliest mammal in the world in terms of self-decimation. plus
A new quartet in Hong Kong
Law firm Hill Dickinson has hired dispute resolution lawyer Jim James in Hong Kong for its international arbitration team. James has been based in Hong Kong since 1983, with time spent working in Beijing, Shanghai, South Korea and Singapore. It is Hill Dickinson’s global... plus
Increasing operating capacity in Ontario
Manitoulin Transport is opening a new terminal in Peterborough, Ontario (Canada). The facility will increase operating capacity by more than 30%, supporting the company’s effort to provide more direct service coverage. Additional staff will be hired to manage increased volumes.... plus
À vos marques au Costa Rica!
À peine deux mois après l’annonce de Boeing portant sur la transformation, par un nouveau partenaire en Amérique centrale, d’avions passagers B737-800 en cargos (cf. ITJ Daily, 17/05), le nom du premier client a été révélé. Ce n’est pas un inconnu au bataillon. plus
More intermodal links between France and Italy
The lane between Calais and Domodossola is the latest addition to Cargo Beamer's intermodal route network. Starting off on 4 October, trains will offer four roundtrips per week between the locations in France and Italy. From December, the frequency will increase to six... plus
Stadler Rail: order book reaches record high
The effects of the corona crisis are still being felt. Yet, the Swiss train manufacturer recorded an order intake of CHF 3.1 billion in H1/2021, which corresponds to a stable development on the high level of H1/2020 (also CHF 3.1 billion). This does not take into account the... plus
New link from Tec Plata to Brazil and Asia
Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc's (ICTSI) subsidiary in Argentina is working with a port administrative entity to launch a new feeder service to connect the re-opened Port of Santa Fe to Brazil and Asia. Through its partnership with the Santa... plus
More "Kars" in Peru
KAR Logistics Perú (KAR Peru), a 50-50 joint venture company of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, (K Line) and Agencias Universales Perú (Agunsa Peru), has entered into full scale automobile logistics business around Lima, Peru in June 2021. Expectations for a post-Covid boom in the... plus