Augmenting inter-American connections 
CMA CGM is launching two new services in November. An option called Brazex, and a dedicated service named Manaus Shuttle, will connect the US Gulf Coast, Latin America and the Caribbean, complementing the Brazex 1 and Brazex 2 rotations with two dedicated loops for southern and... more
Ethiopian Airlines converts first B767 freighter
Ethiopian Airlines Group has completed the first passenger to freighter conversion of one of its three B767 aircraft. Ethiopian partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and launched a B767-300ER freighter conversion line at Ethiopian MRO facilities in Addis Ababa.... more
Large e-truck order from USA
German e-mobility specialist Quantron has signed a framework agreement with TMP Logistics Group for an order of up to 500 Class 8 trucks with FCEV drive system. The vehicles, which will be operated via Quantron-as-a-Service (QaaS), are scheduled for delivery by 2024. There... more
Huey, Dewey and Louie in Dubai
DB Schenker has opened its third renewable-powered hub, DLC 3, in Dubai, following DLC 1 and DLC 2, which came on stream in 2016 and 2019, respectively. With the new facility, the group can now offer a total capacity of 200,000 Euro pallets in UAE. DLC 3 is a 35,000 sqm... more
Smartlynx contracts Evionica
Latvia-based operator Smartlynx Airlines is partnering with Evionica to provide weight and balance services for its fleet of Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighters (P2F), ensuring safe flights in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The first Smartlynx Airlines flights using Evionica’s... more
Epal Germany appoints new field manager
Epal Germany, the largest national committee of the European Pallet Association, has appointed field manager Jens Lübbersmeyer. Lübbersmeyer will be in constant contact with member companies and users to better understand the needs of the market and thus further expand Europe’s... more
Beware of piracy - in retreat
90 piracy and armed robbery attacks on merchant ships were recorded worldwide from January to September this year. According to the most recent quarterly report on piracy published by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), this... more
Semiconductor network in Japan enhanced
Nippon Express has started operations at the NX Yokkaichi Tarusaka distribution centre in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture (Japan). The centre is part of the network enhanced to meet semiconductor demands. The Nippon Express Group has identified the semiconductor industry as a... more
Sweeping autumn leaves off Scottish tracks
Scotland’s Railway has launched its autumn treatment programme to remove leaves and debris from the tracks and help keep trains safe on the rails this autumn. Network Rail’s special fleet of leaf-busting trains will operate around-the-clock until December 2022, helping to... more
Norfolk Southern combines departments
Norfolk Southern Corporation has created a combined transportation and network operations organisation with Paul B. Duncan (left) at its head. Promoted to senior vice president transportation and network operations, Duncan will lead the team responsible for designing network... more