"Curiosity of the Day" 
Trees can tell whether a branch has been torn off by a storm or an animal has bitten it off. They react to animal saliva by releasing salicylic acid as a defence, to discourage the animals from continuing to chew away. more
Increasing airside efficiency 
Circle Group has launched a EUR 360,000, five-year partnership through its subsidiary ‘Exyond’ to provide ‘KMaster’ fleet management services to three major European airports. The project will enhance monitoring, improve operational efficiency and reduce costs in the airside... more
40 years of caring for maritime cargo
Cargo Care Solutions, a leading maritime supplier, is celebrating 40 years of innovation and resilience.Founded in 1985 as Macor Marine Systems, the company grew together with container shipping. In 2010 it was rebranded to reflect its expanded services. Today it operates global... more
Bluewater to sell Apex
Bluewater has signed an agreement to sell Apex International Energy to United Energy (Mena), a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based United Energy Group. The transaction is subject to governmental approval. Since Bluewater’s first investment in 2018, Apex has expanded its oil and... more
The hand on the axe
How global shipping giants make money from deforestation. The news rather dampened the pleasant anticipation of the Christmas feast. In two years major shipping lines transported more than 500,000 t of meat from slaughterhouses associated with the deforestation of Brazilian... more
Ports and logisticians criticise German plans
Industry and port representatives and logistics companies have criticised Germany’s new federal plan for inland navigation, citing the need for a more comprehensive approach, according to a media release.At a meeting in Duisburg they called for a realistic modal split, a... more
Helvetia / Breeze partnership for cargo insurance solutions
Helvetia Global Solutions (HGS) and Breeze have become partners to offer cargo insurance solutions. Breeze’s digital platform “integrates directly into forwarders’ systems, streamlining workflows and enabling efficient cargo insurance offerings,” the company stated. Since the... more
Weekly ro-ro service between Bremerhaven and Norway
Polaris Autoliners has introduced a weekly ro-ro service connecting Bremerhaven with Oslo and Drammen. The new route offers a transport solution for vehicle shipments, responding to increasing demand, according to a media release. “Norway is an important market for... more
Shipzero introduces ‘Book & Claim’ solution
The emissions data platform Shipzero has launched an audited ‘Book & Claim’ solution for the transport and logistics industry. The system enables companies to reduce their transport emissions using sustainable fuels, regardless of local availability. CEO Tobias Bohnhoff... more
Azerbaijan opens rail line to port of Zira
A 21 km railway line that connects the Caspian Sea port of Zira with the Azeri hinterland has been reconstructed, and a new 9 km stretch built between Gurgan and the port. The new line will facilitate faster cargo flows along the Middle Corridor and ensure operational... more