Railway industry in search of skilled workers 
In a joint statement published during the Innotrans in Berlin last week, the two industry associations VDB (Association of German railway companies) and VDV (association of German transport companies) called for targeted political measures to combat the shortage of skilled... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Ten years ago, a study revealed that half of the US population cannot swim. more
Majority stake in MUC cargo handling agent to CHI
CHI Aviation Handling will acquire 74.9% of the shares in Cargogate, a cargo handling provider founded in 1974 and, until now, wholly owned by Munich Airport (MUC), which will retain the remaining 25.1%. After the transaction scheduled for January 2025, subject to regulatory... more
Another honour for Emanuele Grimaldi
Emanuele Grimaldi, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping and managing director of Grimaldi Group, was awarded the ‘2024 Capital Link Maritime Sustainability Award’ on Tuesday 24 September at the 14th Annual Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum in... more
Two dual-mode locos for La Spezia
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal, a subsidiary of FS Italiane, will soon be putting Italy’s first two dual-mode shunting locomotives in operation in the port of La Spezia. They are Dual Shunter 2000 locomotives manufactured by the Czech company CZ Loko, which can be operated... more
Fresh from Angola to global markets
Fuelled by the carrier's commercial dynamics and cargo business development, Taag Angola Airlines will facilitate cargo transport on behalf of several customers, covering intercontinental destinations and promoting the Luanda hub. Angola’s flag carrier and Habana Forwarding... more
Santos greets new international port association
The new International Association of Port Development (Iaports) that has now been established in Santos, Brazil marks a historic development in the port sector. The association aims to enhance global competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability within the industry.... more
Dachser adds Austrian office
Dachser has moved into a new hub in Graz that contains 403 sqm of office space with enhanced infrastructure and sustainability measures. The logistics provider shifted its air & sea logistics to the new site in early September. Located at the Technopark Raaba, it has... more
Ethiopia banks on rail for livestock transports
The Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company (EDR) has completed its first-ever shipment of livestock from central Ethiopia to Djibouti ports on the Red Sea. The new offer will further diversify the 752-km railway's transport services between the two countries,... more
A promotion for Lauren Gleason
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has appointed Lauren Gleason as port director, overseeing all maritime business areas. Gleason has been at Massport since 2017, serving as interim port director, chief administrative officer and deputy port director of business... more