Freight wagon market to grow globally by 2.6% p.a. 
North America, the CIS and Asia are currently the largest markets for the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) freight wagon business. Europe follows in fourth place. North America is the only one of these regions not to have achieved growth in the past five years... more
Logisticians elect new leadership
After 25 years of service to the German Logistics Association BVL, Thomas Wimmer (right) has handed over the role of chairman of the board to Kai Althoff (CEO 4flow SE). Althoff was elected to the presidium together with Ilse Henne (CEO Thyssenkrupp materials services), who has... more
Boosting Betco's business
Redwood Logistics has supported Betco, a manufacturer of commercial cleaning solutions, in streamlining its logistics strategy, helping it to enhance on-time deliveries of equipment to various high-priority customers. Previously, the company had depended on conventional LTL... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The ‘saccades’ - quick, simultaneous jumps of both eyes between phases of fixation - are the fastest movements the human body can produce. more
Improved services on Antwerp-Catalonia line
Lineas started running traction services for its customer Hupac on the Antwerp – Catalonia (Perpignan & Barcelona El Morrot) at the beginning of this year. As of 16 September 2024, the partners will increase the frequency of the intermodal services between Belgium and Spain... more
International partnership to develop DRC port
British International Investment (BII) has committed up to USD 35 million towards the development of the port of Banana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s first deepwater container port, in partnership with DP World. This investment is expected to create 85,000 jobs and... more
FedEx: new intervention service
FedEx Express has launched a new monitoring and intervention solution for its customers in Hong Kong and Singapore. Dubbed FedEx Surround, the service enhances visibility and control, increases operational capabilities and ensures proactive intervention when required. Using... more
AAL: a direct link between Europe and Asia
AAL Shipping is expanding its multipurpose cargo links with a new monthly "Europe - Asia express liner service," in response to rising market demand for reliable heavy lift cargo coverage. This addition joins AAL's existing routes, including the "Europe -... more
VTG: Mark Stevenson to step down
After more than 30 years in senior positions in the AAE and VTG Group, Mark Stevenson will step down from his position as chief financial officer (CFO) on the VTG executive board on 31 August 2024. He will however continue to support VTG with specific asset management and... more
MNG Airlines gets CDB A330 P2F
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has delivered one A330-300 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft to a new customer in Turkey, MNG Havayollari ve Tasimacilik (MNG Airlines). Jie Chen, CDB Aviation CEO: "We are... more