UK – new railfreight incentive 
Freightliner has introduced a new Tilbury2 to Manchester Trafford Park intermodal railfreight link in the UK. The service, which transports containers arriving from Europe, is particularly significant as it was made possible by the “access charge discount” scheme. The... more
Dexory backed with another USD 2 million
UK-based Dexory, an IT specialist, is to receive a further investment of USD 2 million from Wave-X for its digital logistics solutions. Dubbed Dexory View, the platform was launched in 2023 to meet demands for tracking and logistics optimisation. Leveraging AI and sensor... more
A 15-year extension for ACT operations
APM Terminals has received approval to extend its concession for the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) in Jordan by 15 years, until 2046. This agreement, made in partnership with the Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), marks a significant milestone for APM Terminals, which has... more
More than 370,000 t of airfreight
Vienna airport and Asiana Airlines are celebrating 25 years of a successful partnership. Since its first cargo flight in 1999, the South Korean airline has transported more than 370,000 t of airfreight on over 6,300 flights between Vienna and Incheon – an important contribution... more
Major truck order on major anniversary
Karldischinger Logistikdienstleister, a logistics company based in Südbaden, Germany, has been a fleet customer of Mercedes-Benz Trucks for 100 years. From conventional trucks to cab-over-engine, from wood carburetor to diesel and electric trucks, the company has integrated all... more
A new president for Greater China
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Allen Liu as president of its newly expanded operations in Greater China. Since joining the company in 2012, Liu has held several roles, including senior cargo manager for China and vice president of cargo for North Asia, during which he... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
France has twelve time zones, on account of its many ‘collectivités d’outre-mer’, which puts it at the top of the list of countries with the most time zones. Russia has eleven; with ten of them contiguous. Only Kaliningrad isn’t part of the same landmass. more
Racing across the pond
Davies Turner continues to support the manufacturer Great British Sports Cars with its entry into markets in North America and beyond. Recently, the logistics provider shipped two iconic Zero vehicles from their home in the UK to the USA. As the cars were in kit form, they... more
IAPH pushes future fuels at CEM15 event in Brazil
At the clean energy ministerial meeting (CEM 15) which was held in Brazil this week, IAPH participated in the clean energy marine hubs (CEM Hubs) event, focusing on accelerating the development of renewable fuels transport. Greece, which represents 20% of global shipping,... more
BNSF’s new express service halves transit times
The US class I railway runs a new carload service from Pacific Northwest to Colorado and Utah, offering speeds comparable to road options. The route uses the new Sandpoint junction connector rail bridge, completed in 2022, allowing for two-way traffic on the bridge, which... more