Worldwide container throughput still under pressure 
According to the current flash estimate, the container throughput index of the RWI – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute for Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) fell to 134.7 in April. At the same time the March value was revised downward from 136.7... plus
First train runs along trans-Siberian landbridge
The Russian companies Fesco and RZD Logistics have launched their trans-Siberian landbridge, a joint transit service for the express delivery of goods from Japan to Europe. The train uses the trans-Siberian railway through the Russian Far East. On 23 May, 2019, a test... plus
Appointee to spearhead growth at Thordon Bearings
Neil Cooper has been appointed vice-president sales at Thordon Bearings, a Thomson-Gordon Group company. He is tasked with reinforcing the Canadian company’s position in the global water-lubricated bearings market and to drive continued growth. Thomson-Gordon group... plus
C.H. Robinson acquires Dema Service
C.H. Robinson is continuing to expand its global footprint with the acquisition of Dema Service. The Italy-based company is a provider of road transport services in Europe. “The acquisition of Dema Service is an exciting milestone for C.H. Robinson and will strengthen our... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The Vatican Bank’s cashpoints offer Latin as a language option. plus
Moindre effet de la NLFA
Le tunnel de base du Gothard n’a pas permis à Hupac, spécialiste suisse du trafic intermodal, d’accroître sa productivité autant que prévu. Les aides de l’État devraient donc être versées jusqu’en 2030. plus
More freight trains between Switzerland and Germany
More collaboration in international railfreight traffic: Switzerland and Germany have signed a ministerial declaration concerning access routes to the New Rail Link through the Alps (NEAT) in Switzerland. The agreement aims to create more capacity for railfreight transport... plus
MOL introduces remote way of applying ship operation data
The Japan-based shipping company MOL has released the “fleet viewer” that forms part of the carrier's focus project to enhance the collection and application of ship operation data. Ensuring safe vessel operation, and in turn safeguarding the transport of people and... plus
Latam Cargo carries big cats to South Africa
Melena and Tika, a male and a female lion aged 6 and 18 years respectively, were the first of five big cats transported by Latam Cargo from Santiago del Estero (Argentina) to Johannesburg (South Africa). The move is intended to protect the animals' lives and ensure their welfare... plus
USA: going even greener with RNG
UPS has signed an agreement with Clean Energy Fuels to purchase 645 million litre equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG) through 2026. The measure will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 1 million t. UPS said it is the largest commitment for the use of... plus