A stylish New Jersey hub 
Kuehne + Nagel is opening a new fulfilment centre in Piscataway, New Jersey. The logistics provider’s latest project, which measures over 5,000 sqm, is designed to serve as a fashion hub for a retailer in the textile industry. With a focus on contract logistics, the facility... more
Status reports with GPS
The Europe-wide general cargo network Online Systemlogistik (OSL) has introduced the real time transmission of GPS data to improve the information on the status of the shipment. Previously, status reports were only sent by scanning. The GPS data now adds more details to the... more
Princeton TMX appoints CCO
Princeton TMX, a multi-modal transportation management system (TMS) provider, has appointed Kevvon Burdette as chief commercial officer (CCO). He will be responsible for the company’s corporate sales and marketing strategy and report directly to CEO Mark McEntire. Burdette... more
UPS continues investments in Asia Pacific
Global logistics provider UPS has taken the value of its investment commitments in Asia Pacific to over USD 250 million since the start of 2023. This strategy includes the company’s recent agreement with the Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corporation (Lipad) to... more
Digital advances to improve port efficiency
The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) is enhancing its operations with new digital solutions. The Philippine trade gateway transitioned to 100% digital payments through the advance customer transaction system to improve safety and efficiency during the pandemic.... more
Easter week to pack a punch
DHL has some busy weeks ahead with the upcoming Easter season and the introduction of a new vending system for parcels. In collaboration with One Stop Box, Automations-Lösung, a subsidiary of the DHL Group, has launched new vending machines that are open to all parcel service... more
Expanding pallet network in East Anglia
Pall-Ex Group has recruited of Cross Country Carriers, thus strengthening its network in East Anglia, UK. Founded in 1978, the forwarder provides general haulage, contract hire, Moffett fork truck operations and flatbed work services in the UK. Pall-Ex Group is a network of... more
Vacad re-elects chairman of the board
At their annual general meeting on 5 March 2024, the members of the German air cargo handlers' association Vacad re-elected all members of the executive board in recognition of their successful work over the last year. Claus Wagner, managing director of Frankfurt Cargo... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A blue whale cannot swallow anything larger than a grapefruit. more
First Ceiv Pharma certification in Puerto Rico
ETH Cargo Services (ETH Cargo) has become the first member of the Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Community to achieve the international air transport association (Iata) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (Ceiv) Pharma certification. Puerto Rico’s ministry... more