Transporeon picks David Landau 
The transportation management platform Transporeon has appointed David Landau as chief network and strategy officer. Landau, a supply chain expert, shares Transporeon’s mission to bring transportation in sync with the world and envisions the role of an intelligent platform... more
Zencargo banks on tracking
London-based digital freight forwarding company Zencargo will cooperate with Tive, a data provider for shipment locations. In this partnership, Zencargo will offer customers deeper insight into the location and condition of critical goods. With its condition trackers, Tive... more
Recycling used rail ties to reach climate goal
In USA, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and Shell are joining forces to accelerate the decarbonisation of rail transport. The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding that allows exploration and testing of several initiatives designed to help UP achieve its goal to... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
James Vincenzo Capone, who died 70 years ago tomorrow, was the eldest brother of Al Capone. Unlike his brother, James Vincenzo was active in upholding the law - as a policeman. more
Port of Vladivostok posts a rise in imports
Rising cargo volumes have been flowing into the Port of Vladivostok on Russia’s Pacific Coast. According to the port press office, imports have increased by 150% over the last three months. Per month, throughput amounted to approximately 28,000 teu. The container lines that... more
Hot chile for CBP
US Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists assigned to the Columbus port of entry are busier than ever processing dozens of chile imports from Mexico on a daily basis. CBP’s operation “Hot Chile” is now underway to address the traffic. The workload is expected to... more
Spin allies with Swissmem
At an extraordinary general meeting, the Swiss Power-to-X Collaborative Innovation Network (Spin) elected a three-member co-presidency and a new board of directors drawn from the business, science, and political sectors. Spin is now chaired by national councillor Martin... more
Ocean truck: a significant reduction of GHG
Toyota Motor North America and Kenworth Truck Company have proven that their jointly designed heavy-duty, Class 8 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) could be a zero-emissions alternative to replace diesel-powered trucks. The two companies have completed their test... more
Another hub for Evri's parcel network
A new warehouse in a Bury St Edmunds business park in Suffolk, UK is now operational. Developed by the property group Jaynik, the 7,000 sqm the site next to the A14 will be run by the parcel delivery company Evri, formerly named Hermes Parcelnet. Among the shippers who have... more
Ship financing steady - so far
The Petrofin index for global ship financing has registered its first rise in eleven years according to its report which was published in mid-September. This index was established in 2008 with a reference value of 100 points. After falling to its historical low in 2020 with... more