Resilinc appoints first chief AI officer 
Resilinc, a provider of supply chain resiliency solutions, has appointed the company’s co-founder and current chief product officer (CPO), Sumit Vakil, as chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO). In this integral role, Vakil will oversee the innovation and integration... more
Craiss expands international services
The transport and logistics expert has introduced a weekly truck service from Hungary via Germany to Portugal for a German steel producer. The route is over 6,000 km long and connects several locations. The trucks leave Hungary every Friday. The first driver transports the... more
A shortage of skilled labour in maritime sector
The shipping industry continues to face a high demand for skilled professionals, driven by advancements in technology and alternative propulsion methods. At a conference held by the German Shipowners' Association (VDR) and the German Nautical Association (DNV) in Berlin on 6... more
UIRR strengthens leadership
At its first meeting, the recently elected board of directors of the International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport (UIRR) bolstered its leadership, electing Michail Stahlhut (left), CEO of the Swiss combined transport operator Hupac, as chairman and Jürgen Albersmann... more
Bertling's airfreight additions
Bertling has launched five new time-definite airfreight services to respond to a growing demand for more transport options. Developed with help of experts on Bertling’s team in Düsseldorf, the new products will be complemented by door-to-door services and customs brokerage.... more
Lagos-Kano rail line reopens for traffic
On 6 June 2024, freight services resumed along the old narrow gauge stretch on the south-north corridor in Nigeria after the construction works to rehabilitate the track had been completed. The 1,300 km long line connects the Nigerian capital with the commercial hub of Kano in... more
Volumes and rates from Mesa and Apac still rising
According to World ACD’s weekly analysis, average air cargo rates in May of USD 2.78/kg from Middle East and South Asia to global destinations were up +47%, year on year (yoy), with tonnages +17%. Bound for Europe, the month's average spot rate of around USD 3.35/kg was more... more
Good news for ammonia-powered ships
At the Posidonia trade fair, DNV awarded HD Hyundai Mipo an approval in principle (AIP) for designing a new ammonia dual-fuel feeder container vessel. This achievement results from collaboration between HD Hyundai Mipo, Win GD, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Kangrim Heavy... more
A taste of Thailand
SCG International is working with a Saudi Arabian conglomerate to introduce Thai and Asian flavours to the country’s markets. Tamimi Markets, a subsidiary of Tamimi Group and SCG International have signed an mou, whereby SCG will take over the distribution of the products to... more