An LCC with post pandemic cargo plans 
As Ukraine is gradually relaxing lockdown conditions from today, 11 May 2020, the country's LCC Skyup Airlines, which began its operations in May 2018, is starting to develop cargo transportation. The carrier has received all the necessary licences and permits, as well as... more
ONE to Oakland
The Japanese container condominium ONE has started operating its new weekly service called the Far East-Pacific 2. The first ship in the service, the ONE Aquila, just called the US ports Long Beach and Oakland International Container Terminal for the first time. Each of the... more
US railroad joins research centre
OmniTRAX is the first railroad to join the Georgia-Pacific’s Point A centre for supply chain innovation in the USA. As a member, OmniTRAX is working with leading companies, start-ups and academic institutions to develop tangible solutions for more productive and efficient global... more
Dachser Mexico launches CHB service
Dachser de México (Dachser Mexico), a Dachser subsidiary, has added customs house brokerage (CHB) services to its capabilities portfolio. Understanding and complying with customs rules and regulations can be a difficult process for businesses involved in international trade.... more
Simon Lembke to lead customs applications at Dakosy
Simon Lembke is the new head of customs applications at Dakosy. An expert for promising future-oriented technologies, he has a broad spectrum of experience in the transport and logistics industry which he was able to build up during his time as deputy head of the PCS (port... more
Logistics providers fear missed opportunities for Alitalia
Alitalia’s decision to suspend the Rome – New York service in May has angered Anama (Associazione Nazionale Agenti Merci Aeree), the air cargo arm of the Italian freight forwarding association Fedespedi. President Alessandro Albertini: "The decision to cancel this... more
Algeciras and Tanger Med keep the Straits open
In times of Covid-19, the ports of Algeciras and Tanger Med are both keeping the Strait maritime link active for trucks and semi-trailers with the same level of service as before the pandemic. Both container terminals APM Terminals Algeciras and TTI Algeciras are fully... more
Acquisitions boost growth
Despite increased economic uncertainties, TIP Trailer had another good year in 2019, with a revenue growing by 11% to EUR 626 million and an ebitda margin rising from 30% in 2014 to 39% in 2019. The Dutch trailer rental company also closed two strategic acquisitions, Pema... more
Ifco sets up production plant in China
Ifco Systems, a provider of reusable plastic containers (RPC) for fresh food, has opened a production facility in China, in cooperation with the Polytec Group. The company has been manufacturing reusable Steco 6421 containers for the Chinese market in its plant in Tianjin since... more
MCTC opens new Singapore Office
MCTC has opened an office in Singapore to service its growing client base in this important international maritime hub. The experienced team at MCTC Singapore will support local clients as well as the galley crews through regular vessel visits in the port. Christian Ioannou,... more