Opticooler approved by JAL and ANA 
Dokasch Temperature Solutions has obtained technical approvals for its “Opticooler” active containers from Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA). Forwarders can thus now use the temperature-controlled packaging solution on all flights operated by Japan's two largest... more
The Alliance: changes in spring 2022
The Alliance will introduce several adjustments to its network in spring 2022. A key change is the split of the hitherto FP2 pendulum loop into the two services FE5, linking Southeast Asia to Europe, and PS7, linking Southeast Asia and South China to the Transpacific West Coast.... more
Another big step towards green distribution
Unicon, Denmark’s largest producer and supplier of ready-mixed concrete, is placing the biggest private single order to date for electric trucks to run on Danish roads. Deliveries of the eleven Volvo FM electric trucks will start towards the end of 2022. Unicon and Volvo... more
Next tenant for London Gateway
Transport and logistics company Transmec UK is the third business to establish a presence in the port-centric logistics park at London Gateway. The new 13,936 sqm distribution hub will provide Transmec UK with access to supply chain solutions, warehousing and road and rail... more
Albatross Express increases capacities
TFG Transfracht has expanded its Albatross Express services and increased the capacities on its existing four weekly round trips between Wolfurt (Austria) and Munich (Germany). With this upgrade, Transfracht is providing more transport options to the German seaports of... more
Aeler picks Johnson Tan
Johnson Tan, formerly commercial director at shipping giant Unifeeder, is joining Aeler, a Swiss logtech company, as commercial director with responsibility for launching the company’s new ‘container as a service’ (Caas). Tan also helped to develop X-Press Feeders' northern... more
A memorable 2021
Bremen-based logistics company Röhlig Logistics has reported its unaudited results for 2021. The privately-owned company generated a gross profit of EUR 213 million, compared to EUR 140.4 million in 2020 (+34%). This result was particularly due to the positive development of the... more
USD 60 million for Tra Pac Jacksonville terminal
Ceres Terminals and Jaxport have inked an agreement on investing USD 60 million over a 20-year-timeline in the lease and modernisation of the Tra Pac Jacksonville container terminal in Jacksonville, Florida. In a separate transaction, Ceres will purchase the terminal’s... more
Roses and Platinum
The cargo business at Bangalore airport (BLR) witnessed a near two-fold increase in rose shipments in the run-up to Valentine's Day this year. Spreading the fragrance of roses across the globe, the Central Indian airport facilitated the movement of approximately 515 t of roses... more
More Netherlands for Movianto
By opening a new branch in Weert, the Netherlands, Movianto, a logistics service provider specialising in the healthcare industry, is doubling its warehouse capacity in this country and gaining 11,000 pallet spaces. The logistics centre, which will start operations in... more