Freight News

APM upgrades Nigeria’s Onne terminal

Nigeria’s Vice President Shettima inaugurated a US$115 million upgrade of APM Terminals' West Africa Container Terminal in Onne on 4 September. The project includes yard expansion, new equipment and a modern office complex. New mobile harbour cranes, rubber tyre gantries and other advanced cargo handling equipment will significantly reduce turnaround time while an improved operating model will boost efficiency at the quay, yard, and gate. [+]

Gold Medal for XPO’s social responsibility

Logistics provider XPO has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its Corporate Social Responsibility strategy and performance in 2024. The US-owned company has held the Silver Medal for four consecutive years. Its rise to demonstrates its ability to excel in an even more competitive ... [+]

Summer’s not over yet for air cargo market

The global air cargo market’s hot summer continued in August with average spot rates showing their largest year-on-year growth of +24%, according to the latest weekly analysis by Xeneta. Global average air cargo spot rates of US$ 2.68 per kg in August were boosted by continuing ... [+]

Irish firms invest in Merseyside’s SSO Logistics

Bolton-based Irish Freight Solutions (IFS) and Armagh-based Allied Fleet Services (AFS) have signed a partnership with Merseyside-based SSO Logistics, bringing a seven-figure investment to the St Helens-based company that would help take it to the next level, said chief executive, Peter Draper. Founded in 2019 by ... [+]

Envirotainer completes va-Q-tec merger

Temperature-controlled equipment specialist Envirotainer has completed the integration of va-Q-tec’s pharma business, advancing the future of pharma cold chain  It says that as the pharmaceutical industry faces growing demands for more reliable and flexible cold chain solutions, it has strengthened its portfolio with the addition of ... [+]

Gruber takes on Türkiye expert

Family-owned forwarder Gruber Logistics has appointed Rifat Cicek as branch director in Türkiye. He will further develop the company in the country, which is emerging as a key gateway between Europe and Asia. A main focus will be Turkish-Italian trade. [+]

Cathay A350s set to return by 7 September

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific's says its A350 fleet will resume full operations by 7 September after 14 of the aircraft were temporarily withdrawn from service after fuel line faults. Six aircraft have already undergone successful repairs and are cleared to operate and the remaining nine ... [+]

World’s biggest methanol ship in service on China-North Europe route

Maersk has deployed the world’s largest methanol-powered ship, the 16,592TEU Antonia Maersk on the weekly route between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia. Sweden’s main sea gateway now has two methanol-powered container ships making regular calls. The ship is now in service on the AE5/Albatross route, ... [+]

More than just an office: Seafrigo opens state-of-the-art HQ

Seafrigo Group has opened a new headquarters at Rue de New-York, Le Havre. It says the facility is more than just a corporate hub and has been designed with modernity and functionality at its core, providing an inspiring environment for its 450 team members. Sefrigo, founded ... [+]

Digital Catapult in bid to speed up global supply chain

Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced technology, has unveiled an International Supply Chain Accelerator that aims to transform global supply chains through the application of deep tech solutions. It has launched two initiatives, one focused on Seamless Trade Across Borders and the second on Product ... [+]

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