Bifa appoints new head 
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has confirmed the appointment of David Stroud as its policy and compliance adviser with responsibility for logistics issues relating to air freight, security and sustainable logistics. Stroud is a highly experienced... more
Piraeus: port’s expanding plans go ahead
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide EUR 140 million to support the expansion and upgrading of the port of Piraeus, the principal port of Greece. It is the largest loan Europe’s long-term lending institution has ever provided for port investment in the... more
Britannia P&I opens branch office in Copenhagen
Britannia P&I’s exclusive correspondent in Denmark (B Denmark P&I), will become a full branch office and be renamed TR(B) Denmark. The new office will continue to be headed by Michael Boje-Larsen, a lawyer with experience in maritime law, including P&I and FD&D... more
P&O Ferrymasters to expand across Turkey
P&O Ferrymasters has announced plans to open five new offices across Turkey over the next two years as it continues the expansion of its pan-European logistics services into Asia. In addition to its existing base in Istanbul, P&O Ferrymasters will develop a... more
Topsy-turvy world
As Russia and many other countries celebrate Christmas only today and tomorrow, 6/7 January 2020, we are already looking back to the pre-Christmas freight services performed by an airline whose native country is now enjoying the height of the summer season. Air New Zealand's... more
Iranians and Rome
Iran Air has filed a proposed schedule for Tehran Imam Khomeini – Rome Fiumicino service. Based on preliminary listing, the airline would operate an A310 aircraft from today, 6 January 2020, twice weekly. Meanwhile, Mahan Air, another carrier from Iran, saw its last flight... more
New terminal for Leipzig - Verona service
TX Logistik’s intermodal trains running between Leipzig, Germany and Verona, Italy are now using the Sommacampagna-Sona terminal at the Italian end. The rail logistics company gives the following reason for the change of terminal: “In Sommacampagna-Sona we are the sole customer... more
Port of Antwerp sets its sights on green multi-fuel
In 2019, the Belgian port of Antwerp scored strong growth for the seventh year in a row. Total freight volume increased by 1.3% to 238 million t. Container throughput was particularly impressive in Antwerp, totalling 11.87 million teu and achieving a 6.9% increase in market... more
UK ratifies eCMR protocol
The UK has ratified the e-CMR protocol, allowing national and international transports from and to the United Kingdom to be carried out with digital consignment notes. Signing the e-CMR protocol has been on the agenda in the UK for quite some time. After a successful... more
Röhlig Logistics hires global contract logistics director
Röhlig has hired Ludovic Jouval as its new contract logistics director. Jouval started his new role on 1 December 2019 and is responsible for Röhlig’s global warehouse capacities. Jouval will report to Hylton Gray, CEO sea freight, air freight, contract logistics and member of... more