Kerry Logistics forms JV in Sri Lanka 
Kerry Logistics has set up a new joint venture, Kerry Logistics Lanka, with IAS Holdings in Sri Lanka to strengthen its international freight forwarding capabilities in South Asia. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Kerry Lanka sits at the strategic crossroads of East... mehr
Power-to-methanol in Antwerp
In Antwerp, seven partners have founded a consortium for the eco-friendly production of methanol, a main raw material for the industry in the port. The partners in this project are: energy supplier Engie, transmission system operator Fluxys, waste management group Indaver,... mehr
No road tolls for CNG-/LNG trucks until the end of 2013
Germany's logistics associations welcome the federal transportation committee's decision to prolong the exemption from road tolls for CNG/LNG vehicles until the end of 2023, calling it an important step towards increasing planning security for investments in alternative... mehr
10% less cargo carried by Emirates Skycargo
The Emirates Group has announced its 32nd consecutive year of profit, against a drop in revenue mainly attributed to reduced operations during the planned DXB runway closure in the first quarter, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in the fourth quarter. The 2019-20... mehr
New project on recycled site
Garbe Industrial Real Estate and Bremer project development have begun construction of a logistics centre in the Hanau Technology Park. Following extensive revitalisation, the new headquarters for "tesa nie wieder bohren GmbH" will be completed by the end of 2020 and... mehr
Berkshire Grey picks new CMO
Berkshire Grey, a robotics and AI company developing retail, ecommerce and logistics fulfilment automation for global companies, has appointed Christine Washburn as chief marketing officer. She joins the executive team and will report directly to Steve Johnson, the president and... mehr
Greek shipping company inks charter contract
Greece-based Diana Shipping, a shipping company specialising in dry bulk vessels, has entered into a time charter contract with Pacbulk Shipping, Singapore, for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the MV "Seattle". The gross charter rate is USD 12,300 per day, minus... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Frigatebirds can fly for months without ever touching the ground. mehr
Unitax expands executive team
Unitax, a pharma logistics provider based in Germany, has expanded its management team: Steven Reinhold (CFO) and Grit Jedamzik (COO) joined managing director and CEO André Reich at the helm in March 2020. In his new position as CFO, Steven Reinhold, son of André Reich, the... mehr
Cargo flights soldier on
Under voluntary administration for three weeks now, Air Mauritius has resumed commercial cargo operations to and from some designated destinations. After two first flights to Paris last week, Mauritius' national carrier is considering twice-weekly commercial cargo flights on... mehr