Jumia partners with Goliath 
A new partnership in Africa: the multinational trade and omnichannel group Jumia, founded ten years ago, is giving UPS access to its last mile logistics infrastructure, including the network of Jumia's drop-off and pick-up stations. The UPS services offered will include... plus
For the "greening" of ship recycling
On its recent 25th interim meeting, the ASA Ship Recycling Committee confirmed that, due to an increasing global demand for shipping, the result of ship recycling volumes in 2021 did not grow as anticipated and amounted to 24.3 million dwt. 2022 is expected to be about the same... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The more an engagement ring costs, the lower the chances that the marriage will last, a study conducted by the Emory University in USA concluded. plus
Heavy packages safely delivered over African land
Bolloré has transported six electrical transformers weighing a total of 464 to equip numerous thermal power stations in Benin. This operation was carried out on behalf of GE/Grid Solution, a local subsidiary of General Electric. Shipped by container from Turkey, the... plus
Promotions at Marshall Islands Registry
International Registries and its affiliates (IRI), which provide administrative and technical support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime and Corporate Registries, have announced the following promotions: Simon Bonnett, who has served as senior vice... plus
Sennder recruits a Gefco manager
The digital forwarder Sennder has hired Ekaterini Kranioti as vice-president for shipper sales. At Sennder she’ll help shippers go digital by expanding the platform and optimising services for customers. Kranioti will be based in France and be in charge of all operational... plus
Expanded network for P400 semi-trailers
Kombiverkehr is expanding its train services with a new north-south connection via the Gotthard Pass. From 25 April, the German terminal Cologne-Eifeltor will receive a direct train connection to and from the Rail Hub Milano in Melzo in northern Italy. With this new offer,... plus
Top ten handle 25% of world record cargo volumes
Airports Council International (ACI) World has published the top ten busiest airports worldwide for 2021. Air cargo had its volumes increase by close to 15% year-over-year (+3.5% versus 2019), to an estimated record 124 million t in 2021. Volumes at the top ten airports,... plus
New Zealand sends C-130 to help Ukraine
The government of New Zealand will deploy a C-130H Hercules and 50-strong team to Europe to further support Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. Prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced the deployment on 11 April 2022, with USD 13 million in further support including a... plus
Californication of warehouse space
Los Angeles-based 3PL Weber Logistics has acquired the warehousing company Pacific Coast Warehouse Company (PCWC). The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The PCWC brand will vanish and the company will be fully integrated into Weber Logistics. All PCWC employees... plus