Regular container train from China to Russia 
Multimodal transport operator Ruscon (part of Delo Group) has launched a new railway service to deliver cargo from China to Russia. The regular container train departs in China from Mianyang and Shijiazhuang in the Sichuan and Hebei provinces and ends its journey in Russia... more
Maritime safety improves as ship losses decline
Celebrating its 2024 World Maritime Day under the theme "Navigating the future: safety first!" on 26 September, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) reports an increase in the safety of maritime transport. According to Allianz Commercial, ship losses have... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Deep-sea fish are usually transparent, with the exception of the eyes and - if there is anything inside - the stomach. more
Strengthening partnership in Southwest Pacific
Menzies Aviation, a global service partner to airports and airlines, has extended a long-running agreement with Cathay Cargo. Under the renewed five-year contract, Menzies will continue to provide cargo and freighter ramp services for the carrier in the Southwest Pacific... more
Fully electric trucks for French logistics
Geodis is trialling new urban electric trucks in Paris and Lyon. The vehicles, dubbed Oxygen, were created in collaboration with Renault Trucks in 2022. The test phase for this transport solution is currently in operation in Lyon, where it will remain until the beginning of... more
More rail services between Dublin and Ballina
The Irish rail company Iarnrod Eireann has introduced two new services from Dublin Port to Ballina to meet the ever-growing demand for railfreight. Operated by IWT (International Warehousing and Transport), the services deploy twelve pocket wagons, or low floor container Wagons,... more
A tale of two bridges
Laso recently transported two 50 m long bridges from Portugal to the Netherlands. Originating in Oliveira de Frades, the bridges were moved to the port of Aveiro before being shipped to Rotterdam. The structures had been manufactured by Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas... more
No longer just the passenger cabin
ACM Aerospace, a global provider of customised service and product solutions for the aviation industry, with a focus on the development, production, and repair of aircraft and helicopter cabins, which is reflected in its name (Aircraft Cabin Modification), has expanded into the... more
A promotion for Grégory Goba-Blé
Movin, a logistics brand launched as a joint venture between Interglobe Enterprises and UPS, has announced that Grégory Goba-Blé will assume additional responsibilities in his role as director of Movin, to directly oversee India operations. He is also head of UPS in India,... more
A new shipping platform for e-commerce
Saltbox has launched Parsel, a new shipping platform targeting e-commerce businesses looking to scale up their operations. The solution integrates with existing e-commerce platforms as well as Saltbox’s own offerings to provide a hub for shipping, fulfilment and packing... more