DB Cargo has identified carbon capture and storage (CCS) logistics as a potential new growth market, with a feasibility study indicating that a new CO₂ rail transport chain through Germany’s North Sea port of Wilhelmshaven could support 11 trains per day in each direction by 2030. The study, conducted byContinue Reading
National Airlines has taken delivery of its fourth new-build Boeing 777-200F freighter, completing the airline’s 2024 order for four aircraft and strengthening its international air cargo capabilities. The latest aircraft, registered N798CA, was delivered at Boeing’s Everett facility in Washington and is expected to enter commercial service shortly. The additionContinue Reading
Gorbel has expanded its material handling portfolio with the Destuff-it Portable Ergonomic Conveyor, a solution designed to improve the safety and efficiency of unloading floor-stacked products from shipping containers. Manual container unloading can be labour-intensive and physically demanding, while also increasing the risk of product damage and worker fatigue. TheContinue Reading
Argentina’s road freight sector is facing a growing shortage of qualified truck drivers, with the greatest pressure concentrated in specialised transport operations serving the mining, oil and gas and dangerous goods sectors. Rather than experiencing a uniform shortage of drivers, the market is increasingly facing a gap between the numberContinue Reading
Electric trucks are increasingly moving beyond pilot projects and entering everyday logistics operations as transport companies explore practical ways to reduce emissions and improve fleet efficiency. The experience of medium-sized logistics company Metzger highlights how electric trucks can already be integrated into commercial transport operations when vehicle deployment is supportedContinue Reading
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has identified the proposed Blue Downs Rail Link as a priority project as it shifts its focus towards expanding Cape Town’s commuter rail network. The proposed 9.5-kilometre connection will link the existing Khayelitsha and Bellville-Strand rail lines, creating a more direct railContinue Reading
DP World has completed its first shipment of finished vehicles from Zeebrugge, Belgium, to Aiud, Romania, launching a new rail corridor designed to strengthen automotive logistics connections between Western and Southeastern Europe. The initial shipment, destined for Chisinau, Moldova, marks DP World’s first end-to-end vehicle rail operation in Europe. FollowingContinue Reading
AGL Madagascar has successfully completed a large-scale heavy modular transport operation, delivering 51 oversized prefabricated modules from the Port of Toamasina to Antananarivo through a fully integrated multimodal logistics solution. The project supported a major modular construction development and demonstrated AGL Madagascar’s expertise in managing complex heavy-haul logistics involving maritimeContinue Reading
Classification society ClassNK is encouraging the maritime industry to adopt Safety Management Systems (SMS) that prioritise operational practicality and support seafarers in their daily responsibilities, rather than focusing solely on regulatory compliance. According to ClassNK, while meeting international regulations remains essential, the effectiveness of an SMS should be measured byContinue Reading
KLN Logistics Group has introduced a new 10,500-kilometre Road Feeder Service (RFS) connecting Europe with key markets across the Middle East, providing businesses with a reliable multimodal freight solution as regional air cargo capacity continues to recover. The new service links Europe with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait,Continue Reading
