Irish haulier buys model trucks 
Manfreight has added ten new Volvo FH trucks to its 200-strong fleet. With these vehicles, the haulier becomes the first operator in Northern Ireland to put the latest Volvo model of FH on the road. The ten tractor units feature updated styling, enhanced fuel-saving features and... mehr
Creating an air cargo hub in Siberia
In Central Siberia, Krasnoyarsk region, Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA) and Volga-Dnepr Group have signed a cooperation agreement for the development of cross-regional and international cargo operations, with KJA becoming a main logistics hub. The agreement covers... mehr
A farewell to Albert K.O. Schunk
Schunk Group, family-owned insurance broker for the Germany logistics industry, has announced that Albert K.O. Schunk, long-standing managing partner of the company, died unexpectedly on the morning of 31 May 2021, at the age of 60. He had held various positions within the... mehr
Rising global fleet faces staff shortfall
London-based maritime consultancy Drewry draws attention to a growing concern of the high sea shipping industry, according to the latest Manning Annual Review and Forecast report. Due to the diminishing attractiveness of a career at sea, coupled with rising man-berth ratios... mehr
Hansetrans goes digital
Hanseatische Transportgesellschaft, a subsidiary of the Hansetrans group of companies, integrates digital solutions. Prices for any consignments can be called up on the homepage and orders including all required additional services can be booked directly. Users may also order... mehr
Results of BMA’s mental health survey
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) recently released the results of the Seafarer Covid-19 Welfare Survey, which was conducted by deputy director and head of BMA’s investigations department Tom Jenkins. Many seafarers took part to the survey, so that BMA and researchers at... mehr
Kijfhoek is automated
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a EUR 110 million contract by Pro Rail to modernise and optimise the Kijfhoek freight railyard, the largest yard in the Netherlands and a vital link between the Rotterdam ports and major industrial areas in Europe. This contract includes... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Biologically, fungi are more closely related to animals than to plants. mehr
Nairobi number 1 of African cargo airports
In its "Air Transport Report 2020", the African Airlines Association (Afraa) also highlighted the evolution of the cargo business. The lockdowns and travel bans affected belly cargo volumes, which also declined because of disruptions in manufacturing and trade... mehr
Nordic barge service now in operation
Sweden’s first container barge shuttle service on inland waterways between Stockholm Norvik Port and the Port of Västerås set sail in June. The services are operated by German shipping company Deymann. On this EU class inland waterway, the container barge "Emelie... mehr