Hapag wants to keep it simple 
With retrospective effect from 1 January 2013, Hapag-Lloyd Holding AG is being merged with Hapag-Lloyd AG. The company said in a written statement that it had taken this step to simplify the group structure of Hapag-Lloyd. However, it emphasised that the move did not have any... more
UPS opens two new distribution facilities in China
UPS has augmented its presence in China with two new contract logistics distribution facilities in Chengdu and Shanghai, bringing the total to more than 130 contract logistics platforms, covering 87 cities. The two new centres are in addition to the UPS healthcare facilities... more
New York state to promote electric vehicles
The government of the state of New York has launched a USD 19 million truck voucher incentive programme to encourage the purchase of battery-electric commercial trucks, as well as other energy-efficient transportation. The scheme has two funds comprising USD 9 million for... more
Alliance for ship investments
E.R. Capital (Erck Rickmers) and the Bernhard Schulte Group have formed a joint venture for ship investments called the Quayside Maritime Partners (QMP). Both partners are providing significant financial resources to take advantage of the present chances in the market. The JV... more
Norwegian to begin long-haul B787 operation
The North European carrier LCC Norwegian Air Shuttle, which began long-haul services in June using two leased Airbus 340, is moving forward its planned Boeing 787 operation on long-haul routes. The carrier's B787 aircraft is now scheduled to enter long-haul service from today... more
Cosco tests the NSR
The Northern Sea Route (NSR), linking Europe to Asia by the Arctic Sea, is becoming more popular for commercial ships. The latest carrier to jump on the band wagon is the Chinese Cosco Group, which recently sent a 19,000 dwt multipurpose vessel from Dalian to Rotterdam. The... more
Norbert Dentressangle renews contract with Kellogg’s in UK
The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle (ND) has cemented its relationship with Kellogg’s with the renewal of its contract for UK warehousing and contract packing operations. The new agreement builds on a five year relationship between the two companies. To serve the... more
FTA Ireland calls for action to combat illegal diesel
The Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has reported that the problem of the sale of illegal fuel in the Republic of Ireland is enormous. During a meeting with the country's minister for transport, tourism and sport, the association called on the government to take... more
Aircraft conversions for Air China Cargo
The US airframe conversion company Precision Conversions has won a contract to provide Air China Cargo Co, a joint venture between Air China and Cathay Pacific Airways, with four full 15-cargo position B757-200PCFs. The first aircraft was inducted for modification at the... more
DHL Freight:customs management in new hands
At the beginning of August, Marc Bernitt took charge of the reins of customs management at DHL Freight. He reports directly to Bernhard Wirth, the company's senior vice-president operation. Bernitt has held various management positions during his career, including spells at... more