DHL reshuffles management team in Asia Pacific 
DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist of DHL Group, has announced two strategic appointments for Asia Pacific. On 1 May 2024, Vincent Yong (left), assumed the role of managing director, DHL Global Forwarding Thailand, while Anders Hasselstroem (right) has been appointed... mehr
A third UK office
Aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service has opened its third UK office, and its first in the north of England, in Manchester, as it focuses on further expanding its client base in the region’s thriving technology and sports markets. Heading up the new office will be... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A sloth’s belly hair is parted along the midline so that the fur does not soak up rainwater and the animals fall off the tree while sleeping. mehr
Showcasing supply chains at SIL
Two Italian companies will present their newest supply chain innovations at this year’s SIL Barcelona, which will take place from 5 to 7 June. Nova Systems and Leviahub will attend the trade exhibition to showcase their solutions for the logistics industry, ranging from... mehr
Looking to lower insurance claims
Groke Technologies is urging marine insurers, P&I Clubs, and regulators to promote the widespread adoption of ship situational awareness systems to reduce collisions and insurance claims. This comes amidst concerns over increasing ship traffic and a shortage of seafarers,... mehr
First Airbus A321F freighter for Latin America
ACMI, cargo, and charter provider SmartLynx Airlines and Brazilian cargo solutions company Levu Air Cargo (Levu) have joined forces in a new partnership. Levu will lease an Airbus A321 freighter from SmartLynx to become the first carrier in Latin America to operate this... mehr
From DP World to SSA Marine
SSA Marine, an independent marine terminal operator, has appointed Nicolas Gauthier as president of its global container division. In this new role, he will leverage his extensive executive experience in international port and logistics operations to oversee SSA Marine’s... mehr
Reden ist wieder Gold
Spezialtransporthersteller auf der Breakbulk Europe in Rotterdam. Als einer der führenden Hersteller von Schwerlast- und Spezialtransportlösungen wird die Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft auch dieses Jahr auf der Breakbulk Europe, die vom 21. bis 23. Mai in Rotterdam stattfinden... mehr
BBC Chartering welcomes first Lakermax
BBC Chartering has taken delivery of “MV BBC Leer”, the first of the Lakermax series, a new class of 13,000 dwt multipurpose heavy-lift triple deckers built by Taizhou Sanfu Heavy Industry in China. The vessel will begin a long-term charter for worldwide trading. Featuring... mehr
Swiss-made rescue train for Austria
Stadler Rail is to deliver 18 of the multifunctional, low-emission firefighting and rescue trains to ÖBB-Infrastruktur. Under the name “Servicejet”, they will be stationed at Austrian tunnel portals and deployed on site to assist firefighters. The vehicles were developed and... mehr