German takeover in Liguria 
The Italian affiliate of the family-run and Hamburg-headquartered company A. Hartrodt is taking over 100% of the company Fratelli Gambetta, founded in Genoa in 1965 and also a family business. The new entity will report to Maurizio Fasce, regional managing director of the... more
Qatar Airways Cargo launches Digital Lounge
In accordance with its Vision 2027 and through its partnership with Salesforce, Qatar Airways Cargo has launched its new intuitive cargo customer portal called “Digital Lounge.” T he Digital Lounge acts as a comprehensive platform and offers customers booking, shipment... more
No end to newbuilds? 
The order book is impressive. The Chinese shipbuilders of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding have inked contracts for 22 newbuilds. Their approximate value is estimated at USD 2.5 billion, taking the group's total orderbook to around USD 10 billion. MSC is the driver with an order of... more
3.5 t dropside trailers added to fleet
In UK, Ferns Group has taken delivery of four new Iveco trucks that have joined its nationwide fleet of over 500 commercial vehicles. Ferns provides extensive aggregate, surfacing, recycling, and utility services all over the country. The quartet of twin rear wheel Iveco... more
"Curiosity of the Day"
The Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the conquest of England by the Norman duke William the Conqueror in 1066, contains 58 individual scenes spread out over a length of 68 m. The scenes picture 623 people, 202 horses and 55 dogs. more
Dnata goes pink in fight against breast cancer
Dnata, a provider of global air and travel services, has taken a unique initiative to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. The company has repainted one of its pushback tractors to pink to increase awareness and promote regular screening and early detection of... more
Tanja Wielgoss joins 4Flow's supervisory board
On 26 September 2022, Tanja Wielgoss was elected to the supervisory board of 4Flow, a major provider of logistics consulting, logistics software and 4PL services. With immediate effect, she joins chairman Dr Stefan Wolff and Christian Berner on 4flow’s supervisory board.... more
Fast access to trailer data
Schmitz Cargobull trailer data can now be downloaded from Add Secure's fleet management systems and transport management systems. Using telematics data, Add Secure customers who manage Schmitz Cargobull trailers now have access to trailer tracking, EBS data and overall... more
Enhancing warehouse capacities on the Adriatic
After receiving the green light in form of the operational permit for its new multipurpose warehouse, Luka Koper is extending its logistics range. The new enclosed facility covers an area of approximately 2,800 sqm between the existing warehouses 50F and 51A. The space is... more
New SSS connection in Southern Italy
Starting on 17 October, the Grimaldi Group is further extending its operations between Sicily and Naples. A new three-weekly service will be launched for the transport of passengers and freight Naples. The ro-pax vessel “Cruise Ausonia” will be deployed, a modern unit with a... more