EUR 1 billion for Maasvlakte II 
The partnership's been inked. The port of Rotterdam and APM Terminals have agreed on an investment of more than EUR 1 billion. The joint project is to extend the Maasvlakte II container terminal, covering a site of approximately 475,000 sqm, with 1,000 m of deepsea quays. ... more
Bhat follows von Boxberg – again
Only a few days after Lufthansa Cargo reported that Dorothea von Boxberg is going to step down from her position as CEO to become CEO of Brussels Airlines, the German cargo carrier announced that the current CCO, Ashwin Bhat, will take over von Boxberg’s role on 15 April. As the... more
First yard in Bangladesh certified by NYK
The Japanese Group NYK (Nippon Yusen Kaisha) has certified PHP Ship Recycling Facility as the first yard in Bangladesh for complying with NYK’s standards for ship-recycling measures pertaining to the environment, safety, occupational health, and respect for human rights. The... more
A new digital solution for postal shipments
Cathay Cargo has enhanced its integrated mail platform with Cathay Mail, a refined digital solution that re-envisages the mail-shipment process, generating greater transparency for post offices and providing the track-and-trace visibility their customers expect. Cathay... more
EUR 10 million logistics hub to open in September
Global freight forwarder Geis Group is building a new logistics terminal n Naila, Upper Franconia, Germany. Construction was symbolically kicked off with the ground-breaking ceremony on a 56,000 sqm plot of land in the Kalkofen industrial estate. Geis Bischoff Logistics will... more
First batch of 150 trucks now in service
Talke is investing heavily in overhauling its fleet of tractor units in Germany, Poland and Luxembourg to enhance safety and sustainability in road transport. In total, the international logistics provider for the chemical industry will be renewing around 150 SZMs in its... more
AfA appoints senior lobbyist Michael Taylor
The Airforwarders Association has appointed senior lobbyist, Michael Taylor, managing partner, Diakon Partners, to help maintain its pressure on the US Congress for urgent investment in air cargo infrastructure at US airports. Taylor will represent the interests and concerns of... more
A contract to reach net zero goal
Netherlands-based Samskip Group has signed a ship building contract with India’s Cochin Shipyard (CSL) for two hydrogen fuel powered vessels. Samskip Group wants to go into “zero carbon emission free shipping services” and is pursuing the “goal of reaching net-zero by 2040,”... more
Avia AM Leasing supplies fourth B737-800BCF
Dublin-based Avia AM Leasing, a global aviation holding company that specialises in tailored aircraft leasing and trading services, has announced another delivery of a 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). This is the fourth aircraft in its passenger-to-freighter (P2F)... more
55 new cranes to cut emissions by 50%
Georgia Ports Authority in USA has agreed to spend USD 170 million on 55 hybrid-engine rubber-tired gantry cranes to outfit the Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal, as it is redeveloped into an all-container facility. The hybrid machines will exclusively operate off electric... more