De Winter Logistics takes over De Lordd Transport 
A take-over in the Dutch logistics industry is imminent: De Winter Logistics has purchased its competitor De Lordd Transport. Both companies are active in the same region and the same segment – fresh produce logistics, primarily the transport of flowers. Eric de Winter,... mehr
“Curiosity of the Day” 
During the First World War, so many starving wolves had amassed together in a great pack that opposing German and Russian forces formed a temporary alliance in order to fight them off. mehr
Federal funding for terminal refurbishment at Jaxport
The Florida (USA)-based Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) will be supported by federal funding. A sum of USD 20 million has been granted to the port for the reconstruction of more than 40,000 sqm of the existing terminal pavement at the SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal,... mehr
Chris Porter joins Kukla Beverage Logistics
Former Porter & Laker, Hillebrand director and Benevolent CEO Chris Porter joined Kukla Beverage Logistics in October. Porter will undertake a business development role to promote the global range of freight and logistics services offered to the UK drinks industry and to... mehr
Rhenus plans to expand its footprint in Asia
Following the recent acquisition of a logistics company in Singapore and the addition of its largest warehouse in Thailand, Rhenus Logistics now offers end-to-end logistic solutions in Asia-Pacific for Greater China, Hong Kong, India, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia... mehr
Digital solution for keyless overnight deliveries
Since April 2019, Night Star Express in Germany has been carrying out a trial run of night deliveries for ten selected customers. The spare parts and goods are deposited inside the vehicles. This service is made possible by a new electronic solution developed by Mercedes-Benz.... mehr
PA airport wins grant for new cargo facility
The US department of transportation has awarded the Allegheny county airport authority an USD 18.69 million grant through the "better utilising investments to leverage development" grant programme. It supports the construction of a 6,970 sqm cargo processing... mehr
New all-in-one solution for ULD handling
Hubtex, a global leader in customised industrial trucks, sideloaders and special equipment for handling long, difficult and bulky goods, and Dimos, a developer of warehouse and industrial trucks, have announced that they are producing "the only vehicle in the world that... mehr
Mehr Power am Pazifik
An Mexikos Pazifikküste stehen Pläne zum Ausbau des Hafens Manzanillo mit neuen Terminals an. Aber auch die bestehenden Containerterminals, z.B. der CMSA, erweitern ihre Ausstattung, um von den wachsenden Verkehren zu profitieren. mehr
New intermodal terminal opened in Canada
Canada’s first privately operated intermodal Terminal has been opened in Saskatchewan. The 129,499 sqm East Regina intermodal terminal is located in the Chuka Creek business park and connects Southern Saskatchewan to global markets. The new hub is owned and operated by... mehr