First fully digital transit between Asia and Europe 
A pilot intermodal consignment of containers was recently dispatched from the Chinese port of Ningbo to Kolyadichi in Belarus via the Russian port of Vladivostok and transitting across the Russian Federation. The shipment was organised by Russian Railways in cooperation with... mehr
Southwest British airport is "cargo ready"
Responding to the demand for an alternative airport for automotive and "just in time" logistics, Gloucestershire Airport (GLO) welcomed its first cargo operator recently. Global Airlift Solutions operated its PC12NG cargo aircraft into GLO at the launch of the new... mehr
Remote maritime surveys extended
The classification society DNV GL has finished the world's first in-water remote ship surveys using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The in-water bottom surveys using ROVs were carried out on three separate Wilson ASA-managed vessels, the first having been completed on the... mehr
All cargo services in Southern Africa
Proflight Zambia has expanded its cargo capacity by designating some of its fleet to operate dedicated cargo flights between Lusaka and Johannesburg. Initially operated by Jetstream 41 and upgraded to CRJ100 where demand is high, the service commenced last week and is operating... mehr
Letmeship hires new COO
Thomas Horst has joined the leadership team of the Letmeship group as COO. An as an expert in the logistics industry he will manage the group's operative business and actively shape the expansion of Letmeship's international trade. In his new role, Horst will take over the... mehr
Ceva Logistics implements Cargo Wise technology
Ceva Logistics, part of the CMA CGM Group, has commenced the rollout of Cargo Wise, the integrated logistics execution platform. With this strategic investment, Ceva Logistics will simplify and standardise all 4PL operational processes across its global network. Cargo Wise... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In Mandarin, the word shi has so many meanings that there is a famous poem that repeats the term 92 times - and still makes sense. mehr
LGV Training welcomes four Volvo FLs
Atkins LGV Training in UK has put its first new trucks on the road, adding four Volvo FLs to its fleet. The Bradford-based driving school is hoping the 18-t FLs will help push the business forward after re-opening its doors following an enforced closure due to the Covid-19... mehr
Algeciras weiter auf Kurs
Nicht zuletzt pandemische Gründe bestimmen derzeit das Ergreifen von Aktionen durch Entscheidungsträger auf Routen und den dazugehörenden Häfen, um das Überleben in schwierigen Zeiten zu sichern. Der spanische Hafen Algeciras bietet als wichtiger Schnittpunkt zwischen Europa und... mehr
Polish Cargounit expands its fleet
Bombardier and Cargounit recently celebrated the handover of the first of three Traxx MS locomotives at the Lotos Kolej site in Gdansk, Poland. The next two multi-system locomotives are scheduled for delivery later this month, Bombardier said. Cargounit is the largest Polish... mehr