MSC reshuffles Latin American loop
The Switzerland-based shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is adapting its USA-South America East Coast (USA-SAEC) service, starting in April with the "MSC Carolina" voyage 13R. The new rotation features new calls in Cristobal, Paranagua and... plus
Horst Felbermayr Sr. dies
The Austrian logistics company Felbermayr has announced that senior partner and chairman of the supervisory board Horst Felbermayr Sr. has passed away at the age of 76. After a serious illness, he died peacefully in his sleep. The company said that he contributed his energy... plus
UPS supports the fight against coronavirus
Recently, the White House through the rapid-response taskforce for coronavirus testing Ssites asked UPS to assist with the logistics planning and operations to support the opening and regular operation of drive-up coronavirus community-based testing sites in several cities. UPS... plus
"Curiosity of the Day"
You can still stay at the world’s oldest hotel, Nisiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan, which was founded in 705 AD. plus
Les nettoyeurs de l’extrême
Lorsqu’un incendie éclate sur des cargos, qu’ils perdent des boîtes ou sombrent, Ardent est là. Bas Michiels, directeur général, évoque une activité de niche passionnante. plus
Pandemic forces Renault to suspend production
In order to protect its employees and to contribute to the measures requested by the French government to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the French truck manufacturer Renault Trucks has closed its four French production plants in Lyon, Bourg-en-Bresse,... plus
Special authorisation of Baltic Exchange
Baltic Exchange Information Services (Beisl), the Baltic Exchange’s and Singapore Exchange's (SGX) subsidiary, has been authorised by the UK’s financial conduct authority (FCA) as a benchmark administrator under the EU benchmarks regulation. Thus, the Baltic Exchange’s daily... plus
Air cargo plays essential role against Covid-19
Since the Covid-19 crisis began, air cargo has been a vital partner in delivering much-needed medicines, medical equipment (including spare parts/repair components), and in keeping global supply chains functioning for the most time-sensitive materials. This has been done through... plus
New head of partner account management
Route optimisation is a big growth market within the logistics industry – not least because of the immense potentials with regard to reducing costs, enhancing process efficiency and cutting CO2 emissions. In response to increasing demand, gts systems and consulting, the... plus
VPI: guarantee rail logistics across Europe
Private wagon keepers operating across Europe have taken all the necessary measures to keep supply chains up and running as far as possible so that they can deliver goods and materials to the economy and the population during the Covid-19 pandemic even if there is a lockdown.... plus