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Bound4Blue lands second e-sail deal with Amasus 
The European shipping provider Amasus has signed a new contract with Bound4Blue to install the world’s largest 22 m suction sail system on a 90 m general cargo vessel in 2025. This comes after the successful use of two 17 m e-sails on the “Eems Traveller” since 2023, which... plus
ECS group restructures to drive change
ECS Group, a GSSA specialist that serves airlines worldwide, has announced plans for a strategic restructuring to accelerate the transformation of its GSSA model. This initiative, led by Adrien Thominet, chairman of ECS Group, aims to position the group for future challenges by... plus
Pactl projects plans until its 30th anniversary
Founded as a JV between Shanghai Airport Group Logistics Development, Lufthansa Cargo and the Shanghai-based JHJ Logistics Management, Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (Pactl) marked its 25th anniversary by unveiling a forward-looking five-year... plus
Après «Milton»
Le «Sunshine State» était bien préparé à l’ouragan, un des plus puissants enregistrés jusqu’ici dans le sud-est des USA. Comment ont réagi les aéroports? plus
New Trieste-Patras-Ambarli service
Grimaldi Group is expanding its Trieste-Ambarli ro-ro service by adding a new port of call at Patras, Greece, starting from 23 October. This move will strengthen connections between Italy, Greece, and Turkey, offering two weekly departures from Trieste, Patras, and Ambarli.... plus
New Orleans: truck-to-rail-transload hub opened
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), a US class III switching railway, will manage rail transloading services for the US liquid bulk transport specialist Heniff at the newly opened New Orleans transloading industrial park, LA (USA). The two companies recently signed an... plus
From Boston Consulting to Cargo Beamer
Cargo Beamer, which specialises in railfreight services for non-craneable semi-trailers, has appointed Tilman Apitzsch as managing director of Cargo Beamer Intermodal Operations. In this role, Apitzsch will head the newly created ‘business solutions’ division, where he will... plus
China and UAE to cooperate on port development
On 20 September, the Yangpu Economic Development Zone, Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Cosco Shipping Ports (Abu Dhabi), and Hainan Harbour & Shipping Holding signed an MOU to deepen cooperation between the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) and other global free trade zones and ports.... plus
Iata licence for Leschaco
Leschaco has received the Iata licence for its operations in France, propelling it to the position of cargo agent and certifying its air transport services. In line with the standards of the International Air Transport Association, Leschaco France can now collaborate with... plus