SBS Worldwide celebrates 30th anniversary 

The logistics specialist SBS Worldwide is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. It is one of the largest freight forwarders still operating as a privately-owned and managed company in the UK. The company founder and chairman launched the business in 1983 as S Black... mehr
Victoria state unveils long-term freight plan 

The government of the state of Victoria (Australia) has launched a long-term strategic freight and logistics plan up to 2050. The scheme is to improve freight efficiency, grow productivity and better connect Victorian businesses with their national and international markets.... mehr
Isle of Man and South Korea grow closer 

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has just completed a pilot project with the Korean Register (KR) as a first step towards full recognition of the Korean classification society. The move could mean more Korean owned and classed vessels using the Isle of Man flag in future. ... mehr
Japaner auf Kurs 

Ende Juni haben die drei japanischen Reedereien K Line, MOL und NYK die ersten drei Monate des Finanzjahres 2013 abgeschlossen. Trotz der angespannten Stimmung im Markt schreiben alle drei Unternehmen wieder schwarze Zahlen. mehr
Weniger Boxen in den Westhäfen 

Die beiden grössten europäischen Häfen Rotterdam und Antwerpen konnten ihre Halbjahresergebnisse 2013 trotz anhaltender Anspannung im Markt auf ähnlichem Niveau wie im Vorjahreszeitraum halten. Während Antwerpen beim Umschlag von flüssigem Massengut deutlich zulegte, musste... mehr
SAA increases three frequencies 

South African Airways (SAA) is adding an additional flight to Perth (Australia) today (16 August). The move increases this service from six to seven flights per week. An A340-300 and an A340-600 will operate this route. Effective from 19 August, the carrier will offer an extra... mehr
Fatal crash of an UPS aircraft in southern USA 

An Airbus A300-600F, operated by UPS, was involved in a serious accident whilst approaching Birmingham AL (USA) airport. Both pilots lost their lives. "All of us at UPS extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of these two crew members," said UPS... mehr
Russian Railways plans to deregulate tariffs 

Russian Railways (RZD) has offered to deregulate tariffs for the transportation of containers, perishable goods and aluminium products in transit, according to RZD's president Vladimir Yakunin. He said that tariff deregulation could give railways a competitive advantage over sea... mehr
AA and US Airways to fight US justice department action 

AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines Inc, and US Airways Group Inc intend to mount a vigorous and strong defence to the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) effort to block their proposed merger. On 13 August, six state attorneys general plus the District of... mehr
Woodland Group celebrates 25th anniversary 

The Essex-based Woodland Group, one of the UK's leading independent freight forwarding and logistics companies, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Formed in July 1988 by Kevin Stevens, Woodland has grown from a small operation with a single office in Basildon to a company that... mehr