2,440 m of new rail tracks open for traffic 
South Carolina Ports, USA, has celebrated the completion of the first phase of its USD 30 million rail expansion project at Inland Port Greer. It involved building an additional rail processing track and two rail storage tracks within the terminal. The addition of 2,440 m of new... more
Flying carpets en route to Malta
The transport of priceless tapestries from Liège, Belgium, where they had undergone restoration, to Malta signified both a celebration of history as well as the creation of a new historic moment: the valuable cargo was the first to be carried by one of Challenge Airlines MT's... more
Indigo Cargo's first A321 from Delhi to Mumbai
The Indian carrier Indigo has commenced operations of its first A321 freighter aircraft between Delhi and Mumbai, effective 15 November 2022. The aircraft that was converted from passenger jet to a full freighter configuration will be used for general freight on the... more
For hydrogen produced on board
Maran Dry Management (MDM), the dry bulk shipping unit of the Angelicoussis Group, which is in charge of commercial, technical and operational management, has inked a joint development project (JDP) agreement with Class Society Rina and Chinese designer Sdari. The partners... more
ID Logistics chooses William Parramore
ID Logistics has appointed William Parramore as managing director for its Belgian subsidiary. In his new role, Parramore will focus on expanding the group’s activities in Belgium, either with organic growth or with M&A projects. Parramore joined ID Logistics in 2021 as... more
Repeated warnings for overland transport
The European Freight Association of International Freight Forwarders (Elvis) fears an imminent economic downturn in the transport and logistics industry. According to the association, numerous indicators, including inflationary trends, point to a coming crisis. The association... more
Up to 42% less emissions by 2030
Science Based Target Initiative has confirmed DHL Group’s climate targets. The group is committed to reducing absolute direct emissions from the use of fuels and indirect emissions from purchased energy - known as Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions - by 42% by 2030. Absolute... more
CBP seizes ten shipments of narcotics
Over the past three weeks US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized ten shipments of narcotics being moved from and through the United States to countries around the world. Combined, the shipments held nearly 45 kg of dangerous and illegal narcotics:... more
Craiss wins award for digital transformation
Craiss Generation Logistik has won the Black Lion, Baden-Württemberg's biggest business award. The logistics service provider accepted the prize at the gala event at the Messe Stuttgart exhibition and trade fair centre. "The Black Lion stands for innovative... more
India and Middle East ever more popular
Maersk has introduced a new maritime service to meet rising demand for transport links between India and the Gulf Markets. The Shaheen Express calls the ports of Mundra, Pipavav, Jebel Ali, Dammam, and Jebel Ali and back to Mundra, connecting India, United Arab Emirates... more