Improved road links between Moldova and Romania 
The European Commission is providing three grants worth almost EUR 45 million to support the modernisation of transport links between Moldova and Romania. The projects will upgrade the connections which have been in use since Russia's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports. The... plus
Joint effort: rotor sails for LNG
Anemoi Marine Technologies and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group have partnered to develop rotor sail designs for two LNG carrier newbuildings. The collaboration aims to assess the feasibility of creating rotor sails for installation on LNG carriers, meeting current and future... plus
Latest cloud-based cargo management system at AMS
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) is set to migrate Dnata Amsterdam to its latest cloud-based cargo management system, Hermes 5 Software as a Service (SaaS). This strengthens control, increases operational efficiency, and enhances oversight at the ground handler’s two... plus
Newport to finance Panattoni's new park
Newport Logistics has secured the financing of the Panattoni Park Ennshafen in Upper Austria. Under the Newport Logistics Fund II, the company intends to raise EUR 100 million for investments in Western Europe. The construction phase of the park will begin in 2024. Panattoni... plus
Les données densifient les réseaux 
Waco, une organisation fondée en 1973 pour la gestion globale du fret et la logistique comptant 127 membres dans 119 pays, a conclu un partenariat avec Bluebox Systems. Objectif: rendre les activités fret aérien et fret maritime plus transparentes. plus
Three railways to boost Middle Corridor
The railways in Kazakhstan, Georgia and Azerbaijan have agreed to set up a joint venture on a parity basis, aiming to develop transport services on the Trans-Caspian International Transport (TCIT) route. The JV will provide services on a one-stop-shop principle, guarantee... plus
First Inuk to lead Canadian North
Canadian North, an Inuit-owned airline, has announced a strategic leadership transition to further support its mission to serve remote and northern communities in Canada’s Arctic. Effective immediately, Shelly De Caria, current VP for sales, marketing & distribution, will... plus
Kezad to build new Emirati logistics hub
Kezad Group, a developer of economic zones in the UAE, is building infrastructure projects worth AED 330 million in Abu Dhabi. The projects are part of AD Ports Group’s five-year organic capex programme scheduled for 2023-2027. Kezad Al Ma’mourah Area B1 has been planned by... plus
50% less CO2 than maximum permitted by EU
The Spanish long-haul transport specialist Logista has acquired multi-temperature trailers fitted with Advancer Spectrum A-500 Spc refrigeration equipment made by Thermo King. The CO2 emissions of these green tech direct injection engines are 50% lower than the maximum permitted... plus
A drink in the heart of Paris
OBD Grand Paris and Sogestran Logistics introduced an urban river logistics solution in June 2023, allowing beverage delivery vehicles to be reloaded in central Paris. OBD Grand Paris focuses on sustainable urban logistics to address decarbonisation and reduce city traffic.... plus