Heathrow’s proposed third runway continues to cause headaches for the government with local councillors calling on transport secretary Chris Grayling to withdraw claims that the expanded airport will be quieter. Air Cargo News reports that Wandsworth, Hillingdon, Richmond, Windsor and …
US supply chain solutions provider ModusLink has acquired the largest US direct mail marketing firm, IWCO Direct, for $476m.
It is part of a deal that also saw US conglomerate Steel Partners become Moduslink’s largest shareholder.
IWCO Direct is described …
Fresh hopes for the future of freighters at Schiphol are now in doubt, as observers contend that the newly voted-for ‘local rule’ does not go far enough.
The air cargo industry must lobby government more effectively too, argued Joost van …
A resurgence in demand and new environmental regulations banning solvent-based paints have proved a double-whammy for container manufacturers.
Singamas Holdings, the world’s second largest container manufacturer, today revealed that it expects a $100m turnaround in its financial fortunes as a …
Just days after his sudden death, questions have surfaced over the extent of Hunter Harrison’s health problems and how much CSX knew. The Star reports that before CSX hired him, Mr Harrison declined a request for an independent doctor to …
New, heavy-duty vehicles in the EU will come under new emissions scrutiny after member states struck a new deal for monitoring and reporting. The aim is to ensure accurate reporting of CO2 emissions. Data will be collected by national authorities …
Growth at US west coast ports has been overshadowed by increases for the Canadian hubs of Vancouver and Prince Rupert and, to a lesser extent, by east coast ports.
Drewry’s 10-month analysis of the Asia-North American headhaul trade reports that …
