November 2022

Reborn Ellerman to link Tilbury with China and US

An Essex-based company is to launch regular services from the UK and Europe to China and the US under the long-defunct Ellerman name. Ellerman City Liners is operating a fortnightly service between Tilbury and Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen (Da Chan) and Ho Chi Minh and is to add a transatlantic route serving Antwerp, Rotterdam, Tilbury, New York, Wilmington, and Jacksonville. Founded in the 19th century by John Reeves Ellerman, Ellerman became one ... [+]

Unifeeder adds Greenock to Irish schedule

Shortsea line Unifeeder is adding Greenock, Scotland to its Irish Sea Services. The two-vessel service already calls at Southampton, Belfast, Dublin and Cork. [+]

Nurminen launches Kazakhstan rail route

Finland-based Nurminen Logistics has started regular rail services from Europe to Kazakhstan.The first consignment from Helsinki to Kazakhstan started its journey in late November and the next departures will be in December. Goods can be transported in 40’ shipping containers. In December, departures will increase to three times a week. [+]

Maersk to axe blockchain platform

AP Moller-Maersk and IBM are to discontinue their TradeLens Blockchain-enabled trade platform. Maersk’s head of business platforms, Rotem Hershko said that while the partners had successfully developed a viable platform, “the need for full global industry collaboration has not been achieved. As a result, TradeLens has not reached the level ... [+]

More members for Cool Chain Association

Brussels Airport, Boeing, Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) and Validaide have joined the Cool Chain Association (CCA) while Miguel Rodríguez, Qatar Airways senior manager climate control products becomes treasurer of the group, replacing Eric Mauroux of FreshBizDev, who has served since 2018. CCA aims to facilitate and enable collaboration, education and ... [+]

Baltic media plaudit for Delamode

UK-based east European forwarding specialist Xpediator’s Delamode Baltics arm has been the number one leading transport and logistics Company in Lithuania in the annual business sector awards sponsored by the Verslo žinios news organisation. The award was based on growth in income, profitability and wages. The Company now stands as one ... [+]

Hamburg’s HHLA moves aid to Odessa

Terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is transporting urgently needed aid to Odessa with three containers carrying medical supplies leaving Germany for the Ukrainian port city on 27 November. The goods were purchased with donations ny HHLA employees and a company aid fund. HHLA has operated a terminal in ... [+]

DSV signs global deal with Gymshark

British fitness community and apparel brand, Gymshark, has signed a strategic partnership with forwarding and logistics operator DSV for international multimodal transport. Established in the UK in 2012, Gymshark has seen rapid growth in recent years and npow has sales of around £480m in over 180 countries. The strategic partnership with DSV ... [+]

Stena to offer accompanied freight six days a week on Rosslare/Cherbourg – updated

Stena Line is planning to boost capacity on its Rosslare/Cherbourg route from next year when it adds a second cruise ferry to the service in 2023. The Stena Vision will replace the current charter, Seatruck Panorama, and will operate alongside the other existing vessel, the Stena Horizon. Stena Vision previously operated ... [+]

Etihad renews CEIV Pharma

Etihad Cargo has been recertified to the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma standard by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The Abu Dhabi-based carrier is one of only 37 airlines to hold IATA CEIV Pharma certification globally. Etihad first achieved IATA CEIV Pharma certification in 2019 for its ... [+]

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