Hupac opens Antwerp terminal 2010-1-28Swiss combined freight operator Hupac yesterday opened a €22m transhipment terminal at the Belgian port of Antwerp.
Shipping firms lobby government 2010-1-28Global container shipping firms are lobbying with the government for exempting voluntary discussion and vessel-sharing agreements between carriers from India's anti-competition law, the Bharat Observer reported.
TNT goes Wi-Fi to automate inventory management 2010-1-28AeroScout, a provider of Unified Asset Visibility for improving operational efficiency, announced the deployment of its Logistics Visibility solution at TNT Express.
The best way to privatise trust ports 2010-1-27The UK's port industry is divided over the structure the UK's trust ports should take if they were to be privatised.
UK government offers guidance on port privatisation 2010-1-27The UK government yesterday set out the factors it would take into consideration when deciding whether to privatise a trust port.
DP World volumes down 8% last year 2010-1-27DP World last year suffered an 8% drop in throughput at container terminals in which it holds a majority stake, according to figures released yesterday.
Retail sales in US to rise 2.5%, says NRF 2010-1-27The US National Retail Federation released its 2010 economic forecast today, projecting retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase by 2.5 percent over last year.
CargoWise rebrands on eve of 15th anniversary 2010-1-27CargoWise has announced an official name change, as well as a new branding initiative that reflects its position as a globally recognised technology supplier for logistics service providers.
Rail-connected terminals must be the way forward 2010-1-26Last year the UK's intermodal sector suffered one of its worst years ever. with imported container traffic falling to unprecedented levels. Surprisingly, rail freight actually increased its market share overall, and new services have commenced both for imported and domestic goods, writes James Falkner.
Eurotunnel's 24m deal to run Dunkirk rail network 2010-1-26The port of Dunkirk has awarded a contract to Eurotunnel to operate and maintain its internal rail network, which is currently run by SNCF.
Nadal out as Blayau takes on recovery 2010-1-26The head of SNCF's rail freight division, Luc Nadal, is stepping down only four months after the announcement of a €1bn (US$1.4bn) recovery plan for Fret SNCF, the division's largest subsidiary.
BIFA hands out its prizes 2010-1-26Last week saw the first gongs of 2010 handed out as the British International Freight Association (BIFA) held its annual awards in London.
Operators finding ways to help Haiti 2010-1-26New options for delivering aid cargo to Haiti were opened up lat week, with the first containers being unloaded at Port au Prince and a second airfield being opened by the US military to ease the bottleneck at Port au Prince International (PAP).
Spot rates are still on the up 2010-1-25Shippers should be prepared to pay more for Asia-Europe ocean contracts this year, although spot rates are not expected to rise much further, according to Drewry.
Rate hikes on transatlantic 2010-1-25Hanjin Shipping will impose three rate hikes this year on the transatlantic trade, which could add up to US$1,200 per feu to the cost of shipping on routes linking North America, northern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Seabury launches sea freight intelligence tool 2010-1-25Seabury Cargo Advisory, one of the most respected consultants to the air cargo sector, has made its first move into the sea freight sector by launching its Global Ocean Database.
Maersk adds Felixstowe to Asia-Europe rotation 2010-1-25Maersk Line has altered the rotation of its AE7 Asia-Europe service to include a call at the port of Felixstowe.
Antwerp reports 15% full-year box decline 2010-1-25The port of Antwerp saw its annual volumes drop 16.7% in 2009, with container volumes down 15%.
Logistics players set about reducing costs 2010-1-22Six of the world's largest logistics firms have joined with a leading logistics software supplier to create a forum dedicated to reducing operating costs in freight forwarding and logistics.
Momentum's expansion gathers pace in Iraq 2010-1-22Recently launched Momentum Logistics has opened a new office and depot in northern Iraq as part of its network expansion.
