Progress with e-methanol hybrid ships 

Stena Line has marked significant milestones in the construction of its Newmax hybrid vessels, with “Stena Futura” launched into the water and the keel laid for “Stena Connecta” at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Weihai. Once operational, these vessels will boost freight... plus
Dachser relocates in Normandy 

Argan has completed a 15,200 sqm hub in Bolbec, Normandy, and will now welcome Dachser’s contract logistics team to the warehouse. Situated 20 km from Le Havre’s harbour and in proximity to Rouen, the business district of Bolbec St Jean offers strategic connections in the... plus
Agrandissement à Alberta 

L’exploitant canadien de voies ferrées et de terminaux Cando Rail investit dans son terminal à Sturgeon. Le hub intermodal dans l’ouest du pays sera modernisé et sa capacité multipliée par deux. plus
International Transport Journal under new ownership 

On 1 November 2024 the MedTrix Group transferred the ownership of the International Transport Journal (ITJ) and the associated titles ITJ Daily, Swisstrans, Worldtrans and the Swiss Shipping Guide, including all of the rights and obligations involved therein, to the Logismedia... plus
Kiwi Rail trials Stadler’s hi-tech DM 

Manufacturer Stadler Rail has delivered the first two locomotives to Kiwi Rail’s Middleton rail depot in Christchurch, New Zealand. Earlier this year, the carrier placed an order for 66 of these DM class locomotives to replace its aging fleet. The high-tech DMs have the... plus
Fuelling HGV’s with bio-LNG 

Bio-LNG significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional LNG or diesel. It can also be used in existing plants and vehicles. Paneuropa is therefore increasingly relying on bio-LNG and supplying all filling stations on Q1 Energie's LNG network with this... plus
Rates rise further 

According to the latest analysis by World ACD Market Data, average worldwide air cargo spot rates rose by a further +5% in the last full week of October. The reasons are week-on-week (WoW) increases in spot prices from Asia Pacific (+3%), Europe (+7%), and Central & South... plus
A cross-continental delivery network 

Connecting Asia with Europe, GLS and SF are building a bilateral network partnership with their respective parcel and logistics expertise. Based in Europe, GLS will now expand to enable its customers to use SF’s network in China, India, Singapore, Vietnam, and many more Pacific... plus
TGP picks global chartering manager 

Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Panos Patsadas as global chartering manager. Patsadas brings over 17 years of international shipping experience to the role, further strengthening TGP’s capabilities in key shipping sectors including breakbulk, heavy lift, and dry bulk.... plus
Integrating solar and shore power systems 

Asyaport, Turkey’s largest container terminal, has launched the nation’s first onshore power supply (OPS) system for container vessels, marking a major step in decarbonising maritime logistics. This system supplies high-voltage power to berthed vessels, reducing emissions... plus