Another epic journey for six historic pianos 
In 1788, a square piano made by Frederick Beck, a piano maker in London (UK), became the first keyboard instrument to arrive in Australia. The "First Fleet Piano" was transported on board a ship that took eight months to travel from Portsmouth (UK) to Sydney via Rio de... plus
More music in the air and on the ground
Running until 5 April, the exhibition “BTHVN on Tour” in Leipzig (Germany) will officially be opened today, 26 March 2019, before beginning its tour of concert halls around the world until the end of 2020. DP DHL is not only responsible for the transportation of the items but... plus
Hapag Lloyd expects no changes in freight rates
Hamburg-based carrier Hapag-Lloyd reported significantly improved figures in 2018. The group net result increased to EUR 46 million, up EUR 13 million from 2017. On a pro-forma basis and when compared to the combined business of Hapag-Lloyd and UASC for FY 2017, transport... plus
New Cometto for Fincantieri
Faymonville, a manufacturer of utility vehicles based in Luxembourg, has delivered a self-driving modular Cometto vehicle to the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The SYT 4/2 trailer will be deployed in the Riva Trigoso shipyard near Genoa, where Fincantieri builds ships for the... plus
Faster border processing along the Asia-Europe corridor
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) and Digital Logistics (part of RZD and INTELLEX) have signed a MoU to promote joint developments, standardisation and digitalisation of operational processes across Europe's borders along the Asia-Europe corridor. The measures should enable faster... plus
Uber Freight launches project in the Netherlands
Since launching its business in the USA two years ago, Uber Freight has worked to revitalise the trucking industry and bring new opportunities to the entire logistics ecosystem. The Uber Freight app connects trucking companies of any size with loads to haul, giving drivers... plus
New recruiting format for young talent at Innotrans
Be they computer scientists, economists or engineers, young talent is always in demand throughout the mobility sector, and the hiring of new staff will continue to play a major role. The career concept at InnoTrans helps young professionals to get in touch with potential new... plus
DSV and Slimstock join forces
DSV Global Transport & Logistics has signed a partnership pact with Slimstock as the software provider of choice for inventory optimisation. Slimstock's software and supply chain expertise is now being utilised to help the DSV team optimise its inventory and supply chain.... plus
Cargolux and Sonoco Thermosafe ink cool partnership
Determined to offer its customers the best possible service and the latest transport solution technologies, particularly for sensitive and time-critical shipments such as pharmaceuticals, Cargolux has signed a partnership agreement with Sonoco Thermosafe, a leading global... plus
Galliker joins H2 Mobility Switzerland
Only ten months after founding, the H2 Mobility Switzerland Association has gained another new member in the shape of Galliker Transport & Logistics. The company is yet another haulier that wants to use hydrogen as a future fuel source. The first of 1’000 Hyundai fuel cell... plus