K+N takes advantage in 2020 
As he presented Kuehne + Nagel's annual results for 2020 at a virtual press conference recently, CEO Detlef Trefzger spoke of a year characterised by "organic and inorganic growth, especially towards Asia.” The takeover of Apex International marks the end of a... more
Direct connection to Eurasian trains
In response to increasing demand, the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has increased the frequency of its intermodal TransFER service Trieste–Vienna–Linz–Trieste to two round trips per week. These three-way round trips for FCL (full container load) and FTL (full truck load)... more
Partnership on Finnish railways
Operail Finland has started cooperating with Oiltanking, an operator of tank terminals for oils, gases and chemicals, to transport liquid fuels on the Vainikkala-Kotka route in Finland. Oiltanking Finland’s terminals are located in Kotka and Hamina. Due to their proximity to the... more
Still committed to protecting wildlife
On 2 March 2021, San Francisco airport (SFO) welcomed the return of Emirates with the arrival of its first nonstop flight from Dubai in eleven months. The Middle Eastern airline started SFO operations in 2008 and made it its first A380 West Coast destination that same year.... more
Global shipping practice launched
The Amrop Partnership, a leadership advisory and executive search consultancy, has launched a global shipping practice. Headed by Christian Reich and Peter Poulsen from Amrop’s Copenhagen office and Thomas Hofer from Amrop Singapore, experienced shipping experts will advise... more
La Poste and Geo Post's golden year
For 2020, La Poste reported revenues of EUR 31.2 billion, a rise of 20.0%, boosted by the e-commerce boom during the pandemic. Operating profit jumped by more than 250% to EUR 3.1 billion from EUR 889 in 2019, the operating margin was 10.1%. The parcel business witnessed a... more
Seasonal upgrade for PAD
CMA CGM and Marfret will enhance their joint Europe-Australasia Panama Direct (PAD) as from the end of March. The frequency will be increased from fortnightly to weekly, with CMA CGM providing eleven vessels and Marfret one unit. The rotation will remain the same. Ports of... more
Bottleneck for heavy traffic eliminated
The new bridge across Akhtuba River in the Astrakhan region in Russia is now open for traffic. The new bridge is one of the key links to increase goods throughput to the ports of the Azov-Black Sea basin. The opening of the bridge eliminates the last single-track section... more
UK selects first eight freeports
In his annual budget announcement, British chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak said that eight freeports will be established in England, with Teesside and the Solent amongst the winners. The first wave of freeports includes successful bids from the Thames (including London... more
Iata regional VP, Africa & Middle East
Kamil Al-Awadhi assumed his new position as Iata's vice president for the region Africa & Middle East (AME) on 1 March 2021. Succeeding Muhammed Albakri, who has been appointed senior vice president for customer, financial and digital services, Al-Awadhi will lead Iata's... more