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24.08.2023

Arrow Electronics showcases Chinese start-ups

Global technology-solutions provider Arrow Electronics hosted its annual "Arrow Technology Showcase" event in Shenzhen, China on 22 August 2023. Under the heading "Guiding Technovators to a Better Tomorrow”, the...

24.08.2023

Trans-Caspian terminal construction launched

According to press reports, Kazakhstan and Georgia have started to build a terminal in the port city of Poti (Georgia) to enhance freight traffic on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). The total investment is...

24.08.2023

Quantron and GTL plan digital platform

Michael Perschke, CEO of Quantron, has been appointed to the board of directors of Goldstone Technologies Limited (GTL), a consultancy specialising in full-stack business intelligence, data analytics and IT services. Quantron...

24.08.2023

TSA amends certified cargo screening programme

As published in the Federal Register, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced changes to the certified cargo screening programme that will enable more shippers to enter the secure supply chain. On 30...

24.08.2023

Fresh equipment for fire fighters

In Germany, Stuttgart’s fire department is procuring four new Unimog vehicles for emergency management operations such as fighting forest fires. One new addition to the fleet is a rescue vehicle based on Unimog U 323 with...

24.08.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

The tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body.

24.08.2023

New wind technology sets sail

In a pioneering partnership, Cargill, BAR Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Yara Marine Technologies are introducing innovative wind propulsion technology for commercial shipping. Mitsubishi's 'Pyxis Ocean', chartered...

24.08.2023

Celebrating post-lockdown growth

A West Midlands-based transport and logistics company which was founded during the height of the global Coronavirus pandemic has paid tribute to the Prime Accountants group for its support. Prime’s accountants were appointed...

24.08.2023

Rand McNally's CTO to join PCS Software

PCS Software, a provider of transport management software, has appointed Yusuf Ozturk as its new chief technology officer. Ozturk brings over 25 years of experience in product development, from startups to global companies,...

«Von Lissabon bis Kiew»

Im Gespräch mit Guido Porta, CEO, Inrail. Mit 20 eigenen Elektro- und fünf Diesel-Lokomotiven, 400 Mitarbeitern und einem Umsatz, der dieses Jahr 90 Mio. EUR (+10–12% gegenüber 2022) betragen soll, ist Inrail mit Sitz in Genua...

23.08.2023

Adding B767s to tackle challenges

In what it calls a milestone that "marks a significant step forward for the company, enhancing its overall capacity and operational flexibility", Challenge Group has taken over a B767-300BDSF. The converted B767 is an...

23.08.2023

ESR sets up RBM 10 billion income fund

ESR Group has established its largest-ever RMB income fund with one of China’s major insurance companies, launching with a total investment capacity of approximately RMB 10 billion. The fund will be seeded with a prime logistics...

23.08.2023

Wilson Sons releases H1/2023 results

Brazil's Wilson Sons, a port and maritime logistics provider listed on B3's Novo Mercado, reported a 23% yoy rise in H1/2023 net income to BRL 197 million (USD 39.6 million). Q2/2023 net income surged by 583% to BRL 111 million...

23.08.2023

Transport sector demands priority for railfreight

The reopening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT) on a single track announced for today, Wednesday (23 August), will bring relief for freight traffic and is welcomed by the transport sector. Transport and logistic companies...

23.08.2023

Nigeria: breaking ground for air cargo facility

Kabir Yusuf Mohammed, managing director of Nigeria’s Federal Airports Authority, laid the foundation for the development of an aviation cargo village. The facility located on Ajao road, Ikeja on a 27,000 sqm plot of land...

23.08.2023

Agri-food logistics versus climate

In the food and agricultural industry, supply chains are dependent on relatively stable weather and mild temperatures in most crucial agricultural production zones. As climate change continues to escalate, the industry faces...

23.08.2023

Rhenus Cuxport expands for auto market

Rhenus Cuxport, a port terminal operator, is extending its presence in the automotive logistics market by expanding into a 110, 000 sqm area in the hinterland of the Cuxhaven deep-sea port. The move anticipates Germany's...

23.08.2023

Geodis strengthens intermodal network to China

The extended network to Shenzhen from Singapore will officially launch on 23 August 2023 and will subsequently be extended to Hong Kong (China), and soon to Indonesia, connected by an inter-modal road-sea service. The network...

23.08.2023

Dachser: new managers for Northeastern USA

Dachser has appointed a new general manager for its branches in the Northeastern United States: Andreas Kayser, an experienced logistics manager, has been overseeing the company’s branches in New York, Boston and Baltimore since...

23.08.2023

Milestone adds COO to executive team

Milestone Equipment Holdings has appointed Ralph Western as chief operating officer, effective immediately. He will be based in the St. Charles, MO corporate headquarters and report directly to Don Clayton, CEO. Prior to...