Biogas to serve the West Indies 
Biogas is the secret weapon. CMA CGM is planning to build and launch seven new container vessels powered by biogas. They will be deployed on services to the French West Indies. Delivered gradually as of 2024, the seven new container ships – four 7,300 teu vessels and three... more
Cargo Trans Logistik expands board
The supervisory board of Cargo Trans Logistik (CTL) has elected Guido Söffker to the executive board with effect from 1 October 2022. Francesco De Lauso has been appointed chairman of the board. With the expansion of its top management, which, in addition to Söffker and De... more
First German car terminal on the Baltic Sea
Autolink Germany's first vehicle terminal officially began operations in Rostock's Überseehafen on 22 September 2022. This is the final result of the concession negotiations between Autolink Germany and Rostock Port that came to a successful conclusion in October 2020. On... more
Wiremind Cargo: software to optimise revenue
Wiremind Cargo, a French technology specialist, has launched a new module within its Cargo Stack CMS suite: Revenue Optimisation is a comprehensive decision support tool designed to help sales steerers and flight controllers in three key aspects of their job. For revenue... more
New route extends intermodal options in Asia
Fesco has launched a new intermodal container service running from Japan to Uzbekistan via China and Kazakhstan. The offer includes marine transport from the port of Yokohama (Japan) to the port of Lianyungang (China, Jiangsu Province). Then the containers continue their... more
Cool chain takeover in Barcelona
Iberian-based Logista is taking over 100% of Carbó Collbatallé’s transport and logistics activities for refrigerated and frozen food. The Carbó Collbatallé Group will however continue to operate its property business. Founded in 1976 by the Carbó family, the Barcelona-based... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
After the death of his first wife, with whom Fyodor Vassilyev is said to have fathered 69 children in 18th century Russia, he claimed to have had 18 more children with his second wife. more
Diagma welcomes Catherine Choplin back on board
After an absence of some 22 years, Catherine Choplin is returning to Diagma, a consulting firm specialising in supply chain management, as senior manager. She led and participated in numerous consulting assignments in the pharmaceutical, luxury, consumer goods and distribution... more
Hellmann gives Claas more space
Claas, a major manufacturer of agricultural machinery, Germany has contracted Hellmann for further services. The shipper, headquartered in Harsewinkel, Westphalia, Germany, delivers combine harvesters and other machinery throughout Europe. Hellmann is now opening a new... more
Regent glides the seas for the first time
The seaglider technology demonstrator of the US company Regent, with the quarter-scale (wingspan 5.5 m) of the projected vehicle, has completed its first series of flights in Narragansett Bay, RI. The first-ever vehicle to successfully utilise three modes of maritime operation -... more