Silk Way West Airlines has announced the launch of new weekly flights to Houston from its home base in Baku, Azerbaijan, starting 12 April. The airline will operate the flights to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), one of the busiest airports in the United States. Silk Way West Airlines will also continue to operate regular flights to Chicago and Dallas, expanding its growing route network in the Americas. “We are thrilled to launch our new weekly flights to Houston, one of the … [Read more...] about Silk Way West introduces regular flights to Houston
New Silk Road
Gebrüder Weiss eyes Türkiye’s transport hub appeal
Transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss is preparing for the growing appeal of Türkiye to European importers amidst increased demand for transport in one of the main alternate routes connecting Asia to Europe. The forwarder's main focus is on transports between Türkiye and its key trading partner, Germany, as well as the Benelux countries. Thomas Moser, Director and Regional Manager Black Sea/CIS at Gebrüder Weiss, said the demand for transport on the Middle Corridor route is steadily … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss eyes Türkiye’s transport hub appeal
Gebrüder Weiss acquires Turkish forwarder
Transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss is 'taking over' Istanbul-based 3S Transport & Logistics with effect from 1 January, a press release confirmed. The merger will see the Austrian forwarder double its cargo volume and position itself as a top transport and logistics player across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As part of the acquisition, 22 employees from 3S Transport & Logistics will move under the umbrella of Gebrüder Weiss Turkey include, the release … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss acquires Turkish forwarder
Finished vehicle logistics on the New Silk Road
Representatives of Volvo, the automotive logistics company ARS Altmann AG and other participating service providers today celebrated the arrival of the first train with Volvo vehicles from China at the railway terminal at the Kluizendock in Gent, Belgium. With immediate effect, vehicles of the Swedish OEM Volvo will be transported between China and Europe in several round trips per week. The total volume amounts to around 40,000 vehicles per year. The vehicles are transported as part of an … [Read more...] about Finished vehicle logistics on the New Silk Road