"Curiosity of the Day" 
Toilet paper was invented in China in the fourteenth century but was reserved for imperial use only. mehr
Cutting carbon emissions by 6,500 t per annum 
Moelven, Grenland Rail and Green Cargo have renewed their agreement to continue their sustainable freight transport services from Norway to Sweden. The new three-year agreement starts this December. Shipments run seven days a week, carrying wood chips and pulpwood on... mehr
Maersk sticks to its optimism
A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S (APMM), the world's largest container shipping group, said it expects better market demand than previously forecast in the current three-month period. The quarterly profit should therefore be "slightly above" the USD 1.5 billion mark achieved... mehr
New horizons for Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines has converted 22 passenger aircraft cargo aircraft in a short period of time. Fitsum Ebadi, MD cargo & logistics services: "This achievement was only possible by our strong MRO team which we built through time. We can now respond to the ever... mehr
Over 42% more secure parking places
The transported asset protection association (Tapa) has partnered with Bosch Secure Truck Parking, a digital booking platform for truck parking spaces in Europe. The partnership has contributed to a 42.9% growth in the association’s database of secure parking places over the... mehr
Brittany Ferries want to cut newbuild
The Flensburg district court recently ordered provisional self-administration in response to an application submitted by Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft mbH (FSG). The new managing director, alongside Jaap Klein, is Martin Hammer, founder of the consulting company enomyc,... mehr
Europa opens warehouse in Corby
Europa Warehouse has moved into its new GBP 60 million 3pl facility in Corby on schedule. The team has already won a substantial new client contract, which means that the facility is reaching capacity. Located on a 101,172 sqm site at Midlands Logistics Park, the ground... mehr
Kale Logistics expands its presence in USA
Kale Logistics Solutions has appointed Donna Mullins as vice president of its subsidiary Kale Info Solutions (USA). She will play an important role in developing the company's North American market. Mullins comes with over 38 years of experience in import/export and freight... mehr
Digital Seaport Solutions for maritime trade
Fundación Valenciaport, Infoport Valencia and Híades Consulting have jointly launched Seaport (Ship Efficient Approach at Port) Solutions. Its aim is to improve the efficiency of ship calls in ports through shared digital information. Seaport Solutions' offers the solution... mehr
ASG member adds charter and OBC capabilities
Chapman Freeborn, a global aircraft charter specialist and company of the Cyprus-headquartered Avia Solutions Group (ASG), has signed an agreement to acquire Arcus Air Logistics and Arcus Air OBC from the Arcus Air Group. Offering ad-hoc air cargo charter and on board... mehr