A royal inauguration 
The Netherlands-based logistics provider Newcold has opened its newest cold chain hub in Georgia, USA, in the presence of Dutch royalty. Backed by USD 333 million, this site marks the company’s debut into dry goods warehousing on the North American continent. Featuring... plus
New ownership for V. Group
V. Group, a global maritime services provider, announced that a consortium led by Star Capital, including Ackermans & van Haaren, will acquire the company from Advent International, pending regulatory approval expected by early autumn 2024. This acquisition aims to... plus
Road safety: start practicing early
Dachser recently took part in the “Road Safety Workshop for Children” in Himberg near Vienna in Austria. The event was organised by the freight transport industry section of the Lower Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKNÖ) and aimed to inform children about the importance of truck... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The mineral oil and natural gas company Shell began as a small shop in London in 1833 - selling, among other things, shells, which were imported from the Far East and popular at the time for decorating boxes or as collector's items. plus
SLSMC welcomes president
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation’s (SLSMC) board of directors has appointed Demetrios (Jim) Athanasiou as the corporation’s next president and chief executive officer, effective 12 July 2024. He replaces Terence F. Bowles, who is retiring as the longest serving... plus
Hanjin extends European reach
The Korean conglomerate Hanjin Logistics plans to expand its European network with seven new branches by 2027 and thus strengthen its share in regional markets. Currently, Hanjin Group’s logistics unit operates a subsidiary in Czechia as well as four branches in Germany,... plus
China leads in seafarer pay increases
China has experienced the highest increases in seafarer wages among the main seafaring countries in recent years, according to Drewry's latest manning annual review and forecast report. As the second-largest supplier of seafarers to international merchant shipping,... plus
Le fret aérien donne le la
En Afrique du Sud également, le secteur de l’e-commerce a enregistré ces dernières années une croissance impressionnante en raison de la demande en hausse des achats en ligne, de l’extension de plates-formes en ligne et de l’amélioration des systèmes de paiement et de... plus
116 yaks fly first class aboard a B747-400F
Silk Way West Airlines recently demonstrated its expertise in the transport of live animals. At the request of Azerbaijan’s ministry of agriculture, the cargo airline was commissioned to fly 116 yaks from Kyrgyzstan to Azerbaijan. No sooner said than done; a few days ago the... plus
MSC to digitalise freight contracts with Nyshex
MSC has partnered with New York Shipping Exchange (Nyshex) to digitalise the performance monitoring of its ocean freight contracts. Nyshex's platform will give MSC real-time insights into its contracts, monitoring key terms, allocations, and service levels, and comparing this... plus