Ireland and Indiana to tighten trade ties 
Ports of Indiana and the port of Cork have signed an MOU to collaborate on economic, environmental, and technology initiatives, with plans to explore a direct container service from Ireland to Indiana. The partnership aims to support mutual growth by enhancing trade in... more
Building a new aviation maintenance hub at CVG
DHL Express has begun construction on a 28,335 sqm state-of-the-art aviation maintenance facility and expanded aircraft apron at its global hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky international airport (CVG). The USD 292 million facility will enable more efficient repairs,... more
Well-connected 
The “MSC Mette” recently became the first ship to shut off all engines whilst it was moored in the port of Barcelona. This was made possible by the onshore power supply system at Hutchison Ports’ Best container terminal. more
Green light for class I-to-class I interchange
The US Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved the acquisition of the rail lines operated by G&W’s Meridian & Bigbee Railroad (MNBR), which will result in the creation of a new direct Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) – CSX connection in Alabama (USA).... more
Woodside joins pallet network
As a new member, the Irish haulier will handle the Palletforce distribution network’s operations in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1967, Woodside is headquartered in Ballynure in Northern Ireland and owns depots in Preston and Dublin. The... more
Two conferences in Vienna
About 300 guests from the air cargo and pharmaceutical industries listened to inspiring lectures and panel discussions last week, when two top-class specialised events for the aviation sector were held at Vienna airport (VIE). The focal points of the second Vienna Cargo Day... more
Yusen's new Charleston hub
Yusen Logistics is expanding its North American reach with a new project in Charleston, South Carolina, in which it will add 8,268 sqm of transload and distribution capacity at the site. The sea and airfreight forwarder outgrew its temporary transload hub, where it was... more
Five-in-one foldable container launched
Compact Container Systems (CCS) has introduced the Seafold HC 40’, the world’s first ISO-certified, foldable five-in-one shipping container. This design aims to address inefficiencies in the logistics and transport sectors, reducing container repositioning costs by 56%, storage... more
Vice-chair steps into the shoes of Peter Mollema
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) has appointed Edvard Molitor of the port of Gothenburg as the new chair of the association’s ‘climate and energy’ technical committee. Molitor, who is head of international public affairs and sustainability at his... more
High payloads, reduced diesel consumption
Ten lightweight trailers have been added to the fleet of Waldbach Fulfillment Logistik and the associated transport company WTL in Germany. The lightweight steel semi-trailers with sliding tarpaulins of the Ecochamp 20 LTN type from Berger Ecotrail offer a payload of 27.6 t... more