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* APM Terminals acquires majority stake in eastern Black Sea port
- APM Terminals has acquired an 80% share in Poti Sea Port on the Black Sea coast of Georgia. Read full news here* ICTSI takes over Croatian terminal
- International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has officially taken over operations at the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT). Read full news here* Damco opens mega warehouse in Vietnam
- Damco has officially opened a new 26,000 m² distribution centre in Binh Duong to support its growth in both its international and domestic volumes. Read full news here* Lufthansa Cargo launches flights to Bangladesh
- Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its route network in Asia with the launch of its first flights to Bangladesh. Read full news here* New / upgraded ocean services
- Evergreen, Wan Hai and Interasia Lines launch a Taiwan-Madras Trunk service; Swire Shipping upgrades it South East Asia service. Read full news here* Seafast Celsius expands in Felixstowe; partners with Solstor UK
- Seafast Holdings' subsidiary Seafast Celsius has just completed a phase of expansion at its Felixstowe Port-based temperature-controlled facility, which sees its capacity almost double in size. Read full news here* MOL and Hafnia to jointly operate new LR1 pool
- On May 1st, Straits Tankers - a strategic joint venture set up in Singapore by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Hafnia Management, will be ready to market 25 coated LR1's, entered into the Straits Tankers LR1 Pool. Read full news here* Panalpina strengthens cold chain to support healthcare sector
- Swedish cool-chain logistics specialist Envirotainer has confirmed Panalpina's accreditation of twenty additional stations as Qualified Envirotainer Providers (QEP), making the company one of the world's biggest QEPs for active cooling solutions. Read Full news here* FS Mackenzie launches Western Europe – Iraq trailer service
- Following lengthy trials, FS Mackenzie has launched guaranteed twice-weekly express road trailer services between Western Europe and Iraq. Read full news here* OOCL launches North Europe – East Med / Indian Subcontinent service
- OOCL will begin a new service from the UK and Ireland to the Eastern Mediterranean and Indian Subcontinent on May 2nd. Read full news here* Qatar Airways expands freighter routes
- Qatar Airways Cargo is expanding its dedicated freighter routes with new services to Hanoi, Kozhikode and Bengaluru, and has confirmed an order for three more Boeing 777 Freighters. Read full news here* Two contracts approved for Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal improvements
- The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority has awarded a US$33.2 million contract for the construction of the Phase 3 entry and exit gate at the Bayport Terminal. Read full news here* Kuehne + Nagel reports strong Q1 results
- Kuehne + Nagel maintained its growth momentum in the first three months of 2011 and gained market share in all business units. Read full news here* Free GPS tracking software for small fleets
- GpsGate has released GpsGate Server with five free user licences without time limitation, which will enable small companies to run GpsGate Server without licence costs. Read full news here* CEVA reunites London Marathon runners with their bags
- CEVA Logistics played a part in the smooth running of the 31st London Marathon, taking care of and reuniting 35,000 runners with their personal effects. Read full news here* Kuehne + Nagel commissions QC facility Shanghai
- With the commissioning of a quality control centre in Shanghai, Kuehne + Nagel China has further expanded its range of value-added services and is among the first logistics companies to provide in-house quality control services in the city. Read full news here* Study measures truck turnaround times at Port of LA/LB
- PierPass and Ability/Tri-Modal Transportation Services have released the results of a study that used GPS tracking installed in 250 trucks to measure truck queuing and terminal visit times at the Port of Los Angeles & Long Beach. Read full news here* FedEx introduces Boeing 777F service in India
- FedEx Express has launched a new intercontinental flight route that will provide significant service improvements for customers shipping between the US, Middle East, India and Europe. Read full news here* Wincanton secures 3-year contract with Comet
- Wincanton has been appointed Comet's sole UK warehouse and distribution partner, with a new three-year contract renewal and expansion. Read full news here* GAC and Ultramar Logistics team up in Latin America
- GAC Energy & Marine Services (GEMS) and Ultramar Logistics (U-LOG) have joined forces to offer integrated logistics solutions to the oil & gas and mining sectors in Latin America. Read full news here* JV plans new facility near Heathrow
- Heathrow Cargo Handling (HCH) has taken a lease for a new warehouse facility near Heathrow Airport. Read full news here * ECS Group expands in Vietnam
- ECS Group is continuing the expansion of its global network with the opening of new offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam under the name of Globe Air Cargo Vietnam. Read full news here* GEFCO UK launches new EuroDailyService
- GEFCO UK has launched a new daily departure and delivery service from the UK to fifteen countries across Europe, with enhanced journey times and cost efficiencies for its customers. Read full news here* DHL launches direct LCL services between El Salvador with Asia Pacific
- DHL has launched new direct LCL services that connect San Salvador in El Salvador with Hong Kong and other major markets in North and South Asia Pacific. Read full news here* New ships for Hanjin and General Maritime
- Hanjin Shipping has received two more 8,600 TEU class containerships, and General Maritime Corporation has completed its acquisition of seven modern tankers. Read full news here
