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
Huelva welcomes a new service
Maersk has opened a new weekly service to the port of Huelva in southern Spain. The Huelva call will be included in the loop of W5C, within the rotation Algeciras – Leixoes – Huelva – Algeciras rotation. The president of the Port Authority of Huelva, Pilar Miranda, regards... more
Argovian company wins award in Dubai
At this year’s Seamless Middle East, which was held as a virtual event in Dubai a week ago, the application "SynQ Warehouse Management Software" of Swisslog, a logistics group that is based in the canton of Argovia, Switzerland, and part of the Kuka Group, won the... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Alcohol can be used as a substitute for baking powder. Four tablespoons of rum are enough for a cake. The heat in the oven produces carbon dioxide which makes the dough rise. more
African carrier launches transpac cargo service
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has launched Trans-Pacific routes with B777-200F, extending from Seoul Incheon to Atlanta via Anchorage effective 9 November. Ethiopian Group CEO Tewolde GebreMariam: "Our new cargo service will cut total air transport time... more
Special truck for innovative cargo
Delivering innovations with customised equipment – this how the most recent activity of Salzmann, a Swiss transport company, could be described. The newest vehicle to join the fleet is a three-axle container chassis of Krone’s box liner eL20 model used to convey 20' containers.... more