Disappointing financial year for Imperial Logistics 
Imperial Logistics, which is headquartered in South Africa, has taken a critical look at its own operative performance at the end of its latest financial year (July 2018 - June 2019). In spite of a 6% rise in revenue to ZAR 49.7 billion (USD 3.25 billion), the operating profit... more
A machine to unload bags of coffee
Tramar, a coffee warehousing company based in Le Havre (France), will soon use a machine from Copal to unload its bags of coffee beans from the containers. Thus, the company will automate its processes for the receipt of goods and protect the health of its employees. Copal’s... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
In the old town of Bremen in Germany there is a place where passers-by regularly spit on the ground. A so-called spit stone has been placed in the cobbled street so that the town’s citizens can show their contempt for the murderess Gesche Gottfried. She killed 15 people with... more
Apex and Asiana arrive at Columbus Rickenbacker
On 24 August 2019, the South Korean airline Asiana Cargo completed its inaugural scheduled B747F flight between Wuhan (China) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) marking its entry into Columbus (OH, USA), for both the airline and APEX Logistics. "We have a... more
Port of Cork doubles facilities in preparation for Brexit
In the Republic of Ireland, the port of Cork has doubled the size of its customs facilities in preparation for the likelihood that the United Kingdom (UK) will leave the European Union (EU) with a no-deal Brexit on 31 October 2019. After close examination of historical data and... more
Freight drivers' lounge refurbished
P&O Ferries has invested in modernising the freight drivers’ lounge on board of two of its Irish Sea ferries, “European Highlander” and “European Causeway”, which operate between Larne, Northern Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland. The refurbished lounges now feature a... more
Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group plans strategic takeover
The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Benteler Distribution, a division of Benteler International with an annual turnover of about EUR 750 million (2018). This strategic acquisition will provide Van Leeuwen access to additional key markets... more
UPS names new head for southeast Europe
UPS has appointed Dutchman Yannick Mooijman as its managing director for Hungary, Greece, Romania and Slovenia, where he is responsible for UPS’s operations, business development and strategy. He replaces Jim Kearney, who was promoted to vice-president, finance, UPS emerging... more
The last mile in LA
The ongoing e-commerce boom has not triggered a great degree of innovation on last-mile deliveries. Now the potential for improvement in the segment has been recognised and several companies are improving their position in the section. more
Turkey receives the first hybrid locomotives
Swiss manufacturer Stadler and Körfez Ulastırma, the logistics affiliate of Turkey’s largest refinery Tüpraş, have signed a contract for the supply of seven Co'Co' hybrid locomotives of the Eurodual type, as well as spare parts and a full service maintenance agreement for eight... more