Overhaul for Tranz Rail

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New Zealand's Tranz Rail is in for a massive overhaul following the completion of a comprehensive review of all aspects of the business by n...

To the Finland station

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The TSR intermodal landbridge service between the Russian Pacific Coast and Finland has recovered its reputation for efficiency and reliabil...

Exerting even more pull

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French Rail (SNCF) is determined to retain its leading role in the drive to ensure combi-transport growth in France. Its dirigiste approach ...

Lessors commit to record investment

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Having seen a steady improvement in average utilisation and signs of a recovery in per diem rates, container lessors embarked on their large...

Upgrade for road vetting scheme

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The pan-European Safety and Quality Assessment System for road vehicle operators serving the chemical industry (SQAS Road) is to be revamped...

Vopak to acquire Ellis & Everard

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Vopak has made a cash offer of US$443 mill for Ellis & Everard, which has been unanimously supported by the UK-based chemical distributor's ...

Hoyer en route to global logistics goal

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With the recent award of another major domestic transport contract, this time for the distribution of liquefied gases in the southern part o...

Dow aims for accident drop

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Speaking at the European Petrochemical Association Logistics Meeting in Monte Carlo last month, Serge Cosemans of Dow Europe stated that his...

FreightCorp/CRT award

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The Intermodal Carrier of the Year Award at the 11th annual Australian Freight Industry Awards has been won by FreightCorp and CRT for their...

Westrail Freight sold to ARG

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As this issue was going to press, the Western Australian government announced the sale of Westrail's freight business - just five days after...

TT/CNA join forces

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ThruCargo is a new cargo insurance policy now available through a joint venture between the TT Club and commercial insurer CNA Maritime, whi...

UK P&I Club elects new chairman

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Aleco Kairis has been elected chairman of the board of the UK P&I Club, the world's largest marine mutual. He succeeds Nils-Gustaf Palmgren,...

Security seminar

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The TT Club, which insures over two thirds of the world's container fleet, 1150 ports and terminals worldwide and 5,636 intermodal operators...

Euro reefer takes to the rails

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Norfolkline will shortly begin trial operations with two prototytpe 45ft reefer containers designed specifically for road/rail intermodal op...

Che sera – Serra?

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ABX has just acquired 40 per cent of UK-based WT Group and is also negotiating to take over Serra-Merzario, based in Genoa....

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