Framework for autonomous shipping 
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco) is currently preparing the first contract model for the operation of autonomous vessels. The first version is planned to be published in 2021. It will be an adaptation of the current Shipman 2009 contract for management... more
Metzger to take over next week
At Danser Switzerland in Basel, one of six locations of the European container operator (inland shipping and railways) Danser Group, Heinz Amacker (left), managing director for 22 years, will retire early "at his own request" on 30 November 2020. He will however... more
eTIR advances in Central Asia
A significant step has been made towards transport digitalisation with the first eTIR pilot movements between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the International Road Union (IRU) said. Trucks from Tashkent (Uzbekistan) carrying household electrical items crossed the border into... more
New passive thermal solution from Italy
Rome FCO-based company La Couverture aims no less than "to change the face of temperature-sensitive shipment handling in airports." Indeed, refrigerated trolleys and trucks are very expensive, and other solution currently on the market are not suited to the specific ... more
Tiffa and Kale for paperless
Tiffa EDI Services and Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) have joined hands to promote paperless trade in maritime sector of Thailand through their integrated and comprehensive port community system (PCS). The integrated platform enables the SME players in the value chain to... more
Matternet's drones in the skies above Berlin
Urban drone logistics platform developer Matternet from California has launched operations at Labor Berlin Charité Vivantes. The programme kicked-off last week with permanent operations expected to take flight next year, creating the first urban BVLOS (beyond visual line of... more
Pall-Ex picks Plesiński
Sebastian Plesiński has taken the helm at the Polish hub of Pall-Ex, a network of hauliers comprising two leading UK pallet networks (Fortec Distribution Network and Pall-Ex (UK)) plus four subsidiary depots. Most previously DSV sales and marketing director, Plesiński... more
More investors go digital
Loadsmart, a digital freight startup, has just informed about the results of its series C fundraising, its latest funding round. The USD 90 million round was led by the Black Rock fund, co-led by Chromo Capital, with participation from Perry Capital and Bramalea Partners,... more
Another partner for UK network
Gurteen has joined its first network, Palletline, thus expanding the offer of its tailored nationwide across the UK. Following a recent move to larger premises Gurteen is positioned to offer a one stop shop professional service, which includes warehousing, storage and also... more
The rise of the carriers: CMA CGM
In Q3/2020, the CMA CGM Group's good results also included its Baar (Switzerland)-headquartered affiliate Ceva Logistics. Volumes rose by 1% compared to the same period last year. In total, the group's revenue was 6.3% above Q3/2019 and amounted to USD 8.1 billion. Ebita... more