Idealworks picks Schneider 
Michael Alexander Schneider is the new CEO of Munich (Germany)-based Idealworks, which was founded in November 2020 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the BMW Group. Completing the management team, Schneider has been working with CFO Karin Korber, COO Markus Bauer and CTO Jimmy... more
50 preighter flights for Egetrans
A year ago, Lufthansa Cargo started offering its customers transport options in so-called preighters - passenger aircraft used for transporting cargo only. Since March 2020, the cargo airline has operated about 1,500 such services globally. Recently, the 50th preighter... more
Bimco and ICC promoting e-BL
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco) has partnered with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and other stakeholders to develop a global electronic bill of lading model for vessels operating in tramp traffics. Bimco says that this initiative will be... more
First location in Barcelona
The North Germany-based L.I.T. group opened its first location in Spain on 1 May 2021. From the new office in Barcelona close to the international seaport, a team of three employees handle export and import orders covering the Iberian Peninsula. Initially, the business will... more
Fuel cell trucks for emission-free fleet
In Germany, the Esslingen district in Baden-Württemberg has commissioned EFA-S, a specialist for new and converted e-transporters, to build two trucks with fuel cell technology. In addition to a battery, the vehicles have hydrogen tanks and a fuel cell that converts the... more
Geodis launches training programme
Global supply chain operator Geodis is launching a programme named ‘Manage!’, designed to support its managers. Over fourteen weeks, which include six training modules and a total of 24 hours of group sessions, the managers should be prepared to “(stimulate) commitment and... more
The desert lives
The Désert Group, which specialises in bulk and liquid transport, has taken over Jean Moreau Transport. The French company, which had been in receivership since 2018, was sold by owner Frédéric Moreau, who wanted to retire. 55 employees, including 45 drivers, transferred to the... more
Laurels for ZIM's IPO
Carrier ZIM held its IPO celebration at the residence of ZIM’s major shareholder, Idan Ofer, on the seashore in Arsuf, near Tel Aviv. Many other guests joined virtually, including heads of international banks, financial institutions, law firms and others who took part in the... more
No noisy wagons from abroad
In Germany, noise pollution caused by railfreight traffic dropped by about five decibels in 2020 compared to the previous year, as a report released by the federal railway authority shows. The reduction in rail noise is primarily due to the conversion of freight wagons to... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
If you throw a water balloon at a certain distance of 20 to 150 cm onto a nail surface, it does not burst. Because of the way it deforms on impact, researchers call the phenomenon "pancake bouncing". more