Tahiti adopts Fetia for port digitalisation 
MGI has launched Fetia, the Polynesian version of its Ci5 port community system, at the port of Papeete in Tahiti. This initiative, effective from 1 August 2024, aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and speed of port operations by streamlining cargo management... more
China opens assembly centre in Serbia
The New China-Europe express railway assembly centre was inaugurated last Saturday (7 September 2024) with a ceremony held in Indjija, northwest of Serbia’s capital Belgrade. At the event, which was attended by representatives from China and Serbia, the first specialised supply... more
A bridge and an interface 
‘The Great Connection’. The 61st Fiata World Congress is set to take place in Panama soon (23–27 September). Fiata president Turgut Erkeskin is looking forward to the meeting, which is being hosted by the Fiata member Asociación Panameña de Agencias de Carga. more
Leviahub lines up at Go International
Leviahub will be exhibiting its newest logistics offerings at this year’s Go International in Milan, which will see various companies come together to learn about supply chains and logistics solutions. On 25 and 26 September, visitors can view Leviahub’s stand B07 at the Allianz... more
Italy: car transports by rail
Mercitalia Rail has launched a new connection for Italy’s automotive sector. The subsidiary of FS Italiane is now transporting Volkswagen cars between the Ligurian port of Savona on the north Italian coast and Arena Po near Piacenza. The cars arriving at Savona were manufactured... more
Hutchison Ports ECT adopts shore power system
Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam terminals will be equipped with shore power by 2030, reducing CO2 emissions by around 35,000 t annually. In partnership with Rotterdam Shore Power, the project aims to connect around 5,000 vessels per year, contributing to the port's goal of... more
Catching drivers with a luxury cab
Waldbach Fulfillment Logistik and the associated transport company WTL in Germany is purchasing Renault HGVs with a comfort cab developed by Dietrich Trucks. The cab is fitted with a washbasin, dining and cooking area with microwave. Waldbach recently took delivery of the... more
Newcold adds to Polish cold chain
Newcold, a cold storage specialist based in Breda (Netherlands), is doubling its cold chain capacity in Poland with the completion of its new warehouse in Kutno. At the automated hub, the company has now expanded to over 112,000 pallet positions to cater to growing demand from... more
A new head for UK business
ID Logistics, a worldwide provider of contract logistics, has appointed Stuart Evans as managing director for its UK branch. He has more than 25 years' experience in the 3PL contract logistics and transport sector. The group's objective is to grow its FMCG, e-commerce and... more
Hercules conquers Egypt
The Egyptian Armed Forces announced at the Egypt International Air Show that Lockheed Martin will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a foreign military sale (FMS) with the US Air Force. Egypt is the 23rd nation to... more