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
Combining sweets and sustainability 

Mars is working with three logistics providers in Germany to enhance its transport data and better track its CO2 emissions. In this new project, the manufacturer is partnering with Rigterink Logistikgruppe, Shippeo and Elain to improve information on its scope 3 emissions... more
Direct train from Munich to Trieste launched 

With the new intermodal service, Kombiverkehr is integrating the HHLA Italy terminal in the port of Trieste into its international network. The new direct train now runs between Munich-Riem (Germany) and Trieste twice a week. In Trieste, the train provides a direct... more
Cargoline: a trio at the head of the cooperation 

The general cargo cooperation Cargoline is forming a three-person management team to make it fit for the future: Jörn Peter Struck (centre), who will retain his overall responsibilities as managing director, will be joined by Sebastian Grollius (left) and Andreas Witzigmann... more