Freshness from Japan 
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched the first dual temperature refrigerated container trial with controlled atmosphere (CA) functions. This new type of container, developed in collaboration with Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) and NAX Japan, is designed to... plus
A330P2F conversion launched in Istanbul
EFW’s conversion partner Turkish Technic has successfully performed the upper frame shell (UFS) cut-out for the very first converted A330P2F at its Istanbul facilities. The aircraft is scheduled to be re-delivered by mid-2024 to its customer Air Transport Service Group (ATSG).... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A blue whale calf drinks up to 600 litres of mother's milk a day. plus
Dynamisme intermodal Down Under
À bâtons rompus avec Marika Calfas, CEO de NSW Ports en Australie. Depuis que James Cook a débarqué en 1770 à la baie Botany les choses ont changé dans les ports australiens. Comment le port accompagne-t-il le développement de hubs intérieurs et l’extension du réseau ferroviaire... plus
Short lines could oust a million trucks
A study published by the US rail company Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) has examined the benefits of rail service operating to an inland port for containers destined within 240 km of the US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The data shows that some 3.1 million teu - about... plus
Promoting cargo traffic at Tallinn airport
Maru Ehitus and Airport City have signed a contract for the design and construction of an innovative cargo terminal on the southern side of Tallinn airport. Construction work is scheduled to start in spring 2024 and is planned for completion in summer 2025. The EUR 8 million... plus
Bremerhaven to SA with MSC
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, has announced changes to its Europe to South Africa shipping service from March 2024. The revised NWC to South Africa service will now include a direct call at Bremerhaven. The enhanced rotation will be... plus
AED 621 million for Abu Dhabi hubs
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group) is investing AED 621 million (EUR 157 million) in several new developments in the United Arab Emirates, which will boost its warehousing capacity by 43%. Its building project in the Khalifa Industrial Area will cover 97,500 sqm of... plus
Hong Kong welcomes first European-made e-truck
Scania’s 24-t e-truck was acquired by DFI’s Wellcome Supermarket chain. It is expected to reduce around 538 t of carbon emissions over a decade, equivalent to the annual carbon absorption by about 24,710 trees. Wellcome plans to add a second e-truck to its fleet in Hong Kong... plus
DSV: a reshuffle at the helm
DSV has announced changes to the executive board and the group executive committee: Effective 1 February 2024, formerly group COO and vice CEO Jens H. Lund (photo) assumed the position of group CEO of DSV, replacing Jens Bjørn Andersen, who has stepped down after more than 15... plus