Stord takes over Cove Logistics 
The digital warehousing and distribution network Stord has acquired Cove Logistics, a transportation partner, to offer customers a comprehensive distribution network. Since its Series A funding round in 2019, Stord's network and software capabilities have grown substantially... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The woolly mammoth was still around when the pyramids were being built. more
Green policy in the Ports of Auckland
In the Ports of Auckland, the hitherto largest soil-based vertical garden has been installed on its new car-handling building on Auckland’s waterfront. This unique garden system was invented by the New Zealand company Hanging Gardens, and the components are manufactured as part... more
Hector Rail changes hands
Ancala European Infrastructure Fund II has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Hector Rail Group from EQT Infrastructure II. The acquisition includes all Hector Rail activities in Germany and Scandinavia. “The agreement is a huge boost for Hector Rail,” said... more
Another solution to use passenger cabins
After its EASA approved "Cargo Seat Bags", launched earlier this year, Colibri Aero has joined forces with J&C Aero to develop another new product to help airlines generate extra revenues in these turbulent times, the "Cargo Container" for widebody... more
RAL-Eimskip cooperation is operational
Icelandic shipping company Eimskip and Greenland’s national carrier Royal Arctic Line (RAL), have put their new joint service into operation. RAL‘s new vessel “Tukuma Arctica” currently sails from Denmark to Iceland. Eimskip’s new vessel “Dettifoss”, built in China, will... more
TIA picks interim CEO
Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of the third-party logistics industry, has named Douglas G. Clark as its interim CEO. Clark succeeds Robert A. Voltmann, CAE, who announced earlier this week that he was stepping down from his role in leading the... more
Ceva expands its capabilities in Africa
Ceva Logistics has acquired a controlling stake in AMI Worldwide, a third-party logistics provider with an extensive network in East and Southern Africa. Effective 1 July, the AMI Worldwide office network in 12 countries in East and Southern Africa and its almost 1,000... more
Felix Transport increases vehicle fleet
Swiss carrier Felix Transport from Arlesheim, Canton Baselland, has acquired the tarpaulin truck fleet from Bieli Transport in Laufen. With this move, the family-run company bolsters its market position and its special focus on general cargo services. Bieli Transport is... more
ANA Cargo's first Frankfurt flight
Due to continued restrictions on international passenger flights caused by the novel coronavirus, certain areas are having difficulties securing cargo space. In order to meet the demand for freight capacities in both Japan and Europe, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has recently... more