“Curiosity of the Day” 
59 countries sent athletes the 1948 summer Olympic Games, held in London, with fourteen making their first official appearance at the modern Olympics. Germany, Japan and Bulgaria, under Allied military occupation, weren’t allowed to participate. The Soviet Union was invited but... mehr
First guide to help reduce underwater noise 
Commercial shipping is one of the main contributors to underwater noise at low frequencies and research has shown that the noise is harmful to the critical life functions of a wide range of marine life. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the international... mehr
Extended duties at ADAC Truckservice
With effect from 1 October 2024, Tajana Bozic-Stiplosek will take over as site manager at the ADAC Truckservice headquarters in Laichingen (Germany). She has been running the company’s truck breakdown service since April this year. In her new role, Bozic-Stiplosek will... mehr
A new member in South Korea
Project Cargo Network (PCN) has welcomed Korea Total Logistics, a cargo handling, shipping and transport company based in South Korea as a new member. Since its foundation in 2000, the logistics provider has set up branches in Seoul, Incheon Airport, Busan, Gumi and Daegu,... mehr
Chapman Freeborn conducts movement
Chapman Freeborn was selected for the return transport of the 185-strong Prague National Opera to the Savonlinna Opera Festival due to its ability to accommodate musicians’ requests for instruments to be walked onto a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. “This kind of charter is often... mehr
Betrieb im Herzen der Ukraine
Güterumschlag Strasse/Bahn. Der Schienenfahrzeugbetreiber Lemtrans hat einen Hub für den Containerumschlag in der Ukraine mit einer Jahreskapazität von bis zu 30 000 TEU eröffnet. Der Blick geht bereits über die Grenzen des kriegsgeschüttelten Landes hinaus. mehr
Universal extends hub infrastructure
Universal Logistics Holdings, a full-service provider of customised transport and logistics solutions, has acquired Parsec for USD 193.6 million. Parsec offers terminal services at over 20 rail yards throughout the USA and Canada, specialising in time-sensitive, container... mehr
A strategic partnership
The MMAG Aviation Consortium (MAC), the aviation arm of the Malaysia-based MMAG Holdings Berhad, is partnering with outsourced ULD management specialist Unilode Aviation Solutions to enable MAC to deliver enhanced services to its customers and set the stage for further potential... mehr
Tazara concession deal to be finalised this year
Representatives from China, Tanzania and Zambia recently signed an MOU for the concession to run the Tanzania-Zambia Railway. The signing marks a significant step towards the revitalisation of the line's infrastructure and rolling stock, according to the Tanzania-Zambia Railway... mehr
Moerdijk port strengthens ties with Bilbao
A delegation from the Dutch port of Moerdijk recently visited the port of Bilbao to strengthen commercial ties, particularly in container trade. The meeting with Bilbao Port Authority representatives highlighted the success of a W.E.C. Lines service, which has increased... mehr