Port-rail service launched in Sydney 
The new train, introduced by DP World, connects the Stockland’s Yennora Intermodal Terminal in the suburb of Sydney with Port Botany. The twice daily port-rail service along DP World’s own line is expected to manage an annual rail capacity of 160,000 20-ft cargo shipping... more
CCCS clears acquisition
The competition and consumer commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) has cleared the proposed acquisition by ANA Holdings of 100% of the issued share capital in Nippon Cargo Airline. ANAHD is the holding company for the ANA Group headquartered in Tokyo. In Singapore, it provides... more
Changes at Kammac
Overseen by CEO Ged Carabini, the UK-based 3PL provider Kammac has developed its senior leadership team, which combines a mix of seasoned expertise, strategic transitions, and fresh perspectives. Among these is the recruitment of Simon Gallimore (pictured right) as Kammac’s... more
Challenges for war risk insurance
Burkhard Fischer, chairman of the Association of Average Adjusters, highlighted the complexities marine insurers face due to the Russia-Ukraine war during his address at their annual conference in London. He discussed the challenges in war risk insurance, particularly with... more
An insight into shipment tracking
Röhlig Logistics’ new digital reporting solution expands the company’s digital portfolio for air, sea and road operations. Dubbed Röhlig Insights, the platform features key performance indicators as well as shipment tracking and real-time overviews. “This streamlined data... more
Friedrich-Wilhelm Meyer for Southwest Germany
Effective 1 April, Friedrich-Wilhelm Meyer will represent the port of Rotterdam in Germany’s southwestern states, sharing this responsibility with Wolfgang Schlegel, who was appointed last year. Meyer and Schlegel thus succeed Roland Klein, who held the position for the past... more
75% of logisticians focus on sustainability
Every second transport and logistics company currently rates the risk of suffering financial losses due to the effects of climate change as medium to high, according to a survey conducted by the Logistics Hall of Fame in partnership with Schunck Group. For this reason, three... more
Boosting cargo capacity by over 50%
Global air and travel services provider Dnata will boost its cargo handling capacity by over 50% at Zurich airport (ZRH) in Switzerland, in response to continued solid demand for its services in this area. Having signed a lease agreement with the airport authority, the... more
Logisticians meet German chancellor
Germany’s current political framework is slowing down the decarbonisation of road haulage services and thus making it more difficult for the logistics sector to achieve its climate targets. During a meeting with chancellor Olaf Scholz yesterday, 27 May 2024, representatives... more