Chris Lewis

DHL’s ASMO arm launches Saudi pipeline operation

ASMO, the joint venture between Saudi Aramco Development Company and DHL, has launched operations at the Central Pipe Yard near Abqaiq, an Aramco facility covering over 5 million sq m and one of the world’s largest logistics hubs for pipeline materials. Earlier this year, ASMO also assumed management of Aramco’s warehousing facilities in Riyadh and Jazan. Its managed supply chain network now spans three major sites. [+]

Gulftainer ready to set up Uganda dry port

Gulftainer is in advanced discussions with the Government of the Republic of Uganda to develop the country’s first rail‑connected dry port. It would be be situated at a strategic point on the expanding rail network and close to key industrial zones, and would provide intermodal connections to seaports, shifting container ... [+]

RAM appoints cargo chief

Royal Air Maroc has appointed Ms Rita Chraibi as vice-president of cargo, succeeding Mr Yassine Berrada. She has held several key leadership positions at the airline and in her new role will be responsible for advancing commercial development strategy through 2037, with a focus on strengthening customer experience and supporting ... [+]

Logistaas signs security partnership with Trade Tech

Transport management system (TMS) provider Logistaas has signed a partnership with logistics and customs compliance technology specialists, Trade Tech. It will enable Logistaas’ forwarders customers transfer shipment data to Trade Tech’s cargo security compliance platform, Syrinx Trade Security, ensuring they remain compliant with an expanding range of international digital customs ... [+]

Saudia renews handling deal with WFS

Saudia Cargo has extended its partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS). The renewed contract covers comprehensive cargo handling services at eight gateways in Europe and the US, including London Heathrow, Manchester, Amsterdam Schiphol, Brussels, Frankfurt, Paris CDG, New York JFK and Washington Dulles International. Beyond these eight locations, WFS also provides ... [+]

Humber Freeport recruits more members

Humber Freeport has recruited new members to its board of directors. They include Tom Wheldon, director and head of region (Yorkshire and North East) at property firm HBD, part of Henry Boot; Matt Jukes, Hull City Council’s chief executive; Paul Bellotti, East Riding Council’s chief executive, and Sharon Wroot, interim ... [+]

Emirates flies aid to stricken Sri Lanka

Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian have set up an airbridge to Sri Lanka to transport aid to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. For the next two weeks, the Dubai-based carrier will offer over 100 tonnes of cargo space free of charge on its daily passenger flights to Sri Lanka.  The first shipments ... [+]

New look for ONE East-West routes

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has updated its East-West service network, including services between Asia and North Europe from April 2026. It aims to enhance reliability and stability supported by additional capacity from newbuild vessels scheduled for delivery throughout 2025 and into 2026. Port rotations of the updated services are based ... [+]

Brazil to upgrade Rio terminal

Brazil’s Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, has announced a new private investment of R$948 million to expand and modernize the ICTSI Rio Brasil Terminal in the Port of Rio de Janeiro. The project, which will be executed between 2025 and 2029, will increase the public terminal's operational ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd orders eight dual-fuel ships

Hapag-Lloyd has signed a US$500 million contract with Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles for eight dual-fuel methanol container ships. They have a capacity of 4,500 TEU and are scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029. The new ships will be up to 30% more efficient than older generations of ships in ... [+]

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