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... more
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.... more
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. ... more
The Japanese are on course 
At the end of June the three large Japanese shipping lines K Line, MOL and NYK completed the first quarter of their 2013 financial year. All three corporations are back in the black for the period, despite the rather tense mood in the markets. more
Less boxes in the western ports
Rotterdam and Antwerp, the two largest European ports, were able to maintain their results for the first half of 2013 at a similar level to 2012’s figures, despite a tense market situation. Whilst Antwerp’s liquid bulk throughput grew substantially, Rotterdam registered strong... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more