Extending the range of mobile harbour cranes 
The machine rental service provider Goeyvaerts is expanding its fleet. Founded in 1953, Goeyvaerts started with cranes for barge handling on inland waterways. In 2006, it expanded its offering with harbour cranes. Goeyvaerts now operates in seven European ports: Antwerp,... plus
HFW announces promotions
The UK-based law firm HFW has strengthened its market-leading shipping practice with the promotion of new partners and new legal directors, effective 1 April 2020. The new partners are: Claire Womersley (shipping, London), Paul Woodley (aerospace, London), Sheshe Evans... plus
Forgeries and fake ID in air cargo shipments
US customs and border protection (CBP) officers in Louisville, KY, where UPS is operating its global hub, have made no less than 400 seizures of counterfeit identification in the past six months, including 28 fake birth certificates, 5,063 counterfeit driver’s licences and 46... plus
Imperial opens next multi-user warehouse
Imperial has opened its latest multi-user warehouse, located in Werne, Germany. The new facility provides an under-cover storage area of 22,000 sqm with racking for over 21,000 pallets and 11,000 parts bins already installed, and over 8,500 sqm of floor storage space. In... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In 1964, William Shakespeare was the first non-royal person to be commemorated on a British postage stamp. plus
Carences de la logistique africaine
L’Afrique connaît un développement très rapide dans de nombreux domaines, mais la logistique est souvent à la traîne. Un rapport de l’Africa CEO Forum cite les principaux défis que le continent doit relever pour que sa logistique gagne en compétitivité. Alors que de gros... plus
Swiss railfreight company remains in the black
SBB Cargo achieved a result of CHF 3.0 million in 2019, and - thanks to exceptional singular effects – remains in the black. SBB Cargo International posted a result of CHF 5.5 million, lower than expected, which was particularly due to weaker demand in the steel and chemical... plus
DB Cargo launches new digital platform
DB Cargo has launched link2rail, a new central digital platform. Effective immediately, the portal offers services such as order processes, empty wagons management, track & trace and invoice data. "link2rail is the key to eco-friendy railfreight services, it... plus
Tiaca to use Clive's market analyses
Tiaca will deliver the very latest market and route analyses to its members after signing an intelligence sharing agreement with Clive Data Services, creators of the new "dynamic load factor" analyses. A MoU supports the common interests of both partners to deliver... plus
Rhenus strengthens presence in the Americas
Rhenus Logistics has recently opened its first regional headquarters for the Americas in Miami. The logistics company, which currently has a strong presence in Europe, Asia and Africa, established its footprint in the Americas to expand its services in its new 15,000 sqm... plus