238 new freight wagons for intermodal transports 
TX Logistik intends to increase its wagon fleet and has therefore ordered 238 modern double-pocket wagons T3000e. The first new wagons for intermodal traffic were delivered at the end of October and the remaining 187 are set to arrive in several batches by the end of July 2021.... more
Wilson in uneasy waters
The Bergen-based Norwegian shortsea operator Wilson has reported its Q3/2020 results. Turnover in the quarter amounted to EUR 63.7 million, 6.5% less than in the same period in 2019 (EUR 68.2 million). Its operating profits decreased by 4.9% to EUR 34.3 million (EUR 36.1... more
IAG's Spanish part now also has its "preighter"
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, will have access to a new "preighter" A330 wide-body aircraft for its customers. It has been modified by IAG Cargo’s Spanish sister company Iberia, and comes ahead of the peak season for air cargo and... more
HHLA expands intermodal activities to Ukraine
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has established its own intermodal company in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Intermodal Company (UIC) offers container transport by rail between the Black Sea port of Odessa and major economic centres in the country. HHLA is thus expanding its... more
Noronha next CEO of Shipping Australia
Scott Henderson, chairman of Shipping Australia (SAL), a peak national shipping association comprising 29 shipping lines and ships’ agents that handle over 70% of Australia’s container and car trade, announced that Melwyn Noronha will be appointed as the next CEO, effective 1... more
From Rotterdam to Vienna
The C.RO Ports- and RSC/Bertschi terminals in the port of Rotterdam will be pleased to hear that their hinterland connection to Vienna has been substantially improved. The existing Hupac container shuttle has been expanded by an additional service and now runs three times a... more
Guinea's aviation enters new era
Last month, the foundation stone was laid for the expansion of the airport of Conakry (CKY), the capital of Guinea. The official ceremony was made possible by a 25 year concession which was awarded, in February this year, to the Société de gestion de l'aéroport de Gbessia... more
Terminal in Halifax completed
The extension of the South End Container Terminal, operated by PSA Halifax, at the Port of Halifax in Canada is now operational. The first vessel to call the new terminal is the “Zim Tarragona”. With the extension, the terminal now has the longest and deepest container berth... more
Five US shortline railroads change hands
Jaguar Transport has acquired five short-line railroads and a railroad construction and maintenance company from The Western Group (TWG). The railroads involved in the transaction are Cimarron Valley Railroad (in Southwest Kansas, Northern Oklahoma, and Eastern Colorado),... more
Cuxhaven Port Association re-elects board
At the 47th general meeting of the Cuxhaven Port Association (HWG) in the community hall of the German North Sea port town of Cuxhaven, at the mouth of the river Elbe, the 15-member board of directors was confirmed in office for the next two years. In addition, Marc Itgen,... more