BASF first client of ‘Chemical Trusted Carrier’ 
Trusted Carrier (TC), newly formed in mid-2021 by BGL, Germany’s national association for road freight transportation, logistics and waste management, has achieved its first goals. TC, a cloud-based system to optimise data flows between transport companaies and shippers, has... more
Another player goes to Swiss Post
Swiss Post has acquired 100% of the shares of the forwarding company H. Bucher Internationale Transporte, based in Alpnach, canton of Obwalden. It is a regionally based transport company employing a staff of 47. The forwarder has a vehicle fleet of 34 trucks and specialises in... more
Giornico centre says ‘Buongiorno!’ to trucks
A new ‘Heavy Goods Vehicle Control Centre’ officially went into operation in Ticino, after the ceremonial opening event was held on Friday, 2 December 2022. Built on the site of a disused steelworks, it complements a centre in Ripshausen in the canton of Uri, and is one of 13... more
Brand-new direct rail link between Rijeka and Enns
Maersk Line and CD Cargo Austria have launched the first regular railfreight connection from the Croatian port of Rijeka to Enns in Austria. The first train bound for the Container Terminal Enns (CTE) recently departed from the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT). The... more
GAC is in love with Sweden
The Middle East-based GAC Group has acquired Finland-based ESL Shipping's Swedish subsidiary Norra Skeppningsgruppen (NSG). This is already the second Swedish ship agency purchased by GAC in 2022. The transfer of NSG to GAC Sweden was completed at the beginning of December.... more
4th edition of Air Express Market Outlook is out
Cargo Facts Consulting (CFC), a global consultancy to the air logistics industry and a sister venture of industry publication Cargo Facts, has released its latest report. The 4th edition of Air Express Market Outlook provides a historical overview and five-year growth... more
Changes at APM Terminals in India
Following a successful three years as COO of Gateway Terminals India (APM Terminals Mumbai), Girish Aggarwal (left) has been appointed managing director for Gujarat Pipavav Port (APM Terminals Pipavav), effective 1 January 2023. Aggarwal joined A.P. Moller - Maersk in 2013... more
IGS service to roll
The Ocean Network Express (ONE) is launching a new weekly India Gulf Service IGS to connect India to/from UAE. With this new offer, ONE is responding to a rise in demand due to the increase in trade between the two countries after they signed the comprehensive economic... more
First Tiger added to fleet
Irish forwarder BM Transport has welcomed the Tiger Trailers brand to its fleet for the first time, following its order for 30 curtainsiders. The trailers have already entered service across in Ireland, UK and Europe. The vehicles are designed for durability with heavy duty... more
Messi knighted as logistics ambassador
Indonesia-based global logistics provider J&T Express has chosen football star Lionel Messi as its first international brand ambassador. As part of his partnership with J&T Express, Messi will showcase J&T Express' prominence not only as a logistics provider, but... more