New CEO and CCO for Palletways 
Imperial Logistics’ operating company, Palletways Group Ltd, has announced the retirement of its current CEO, James Wilson, effective 1 July 2019. Luis Zubialde, Palletways' current COO and part of the company since 2006, will replace Wilson on the same date. Wilson will... plus
Bansard enters Australian market through acquisition
Bansard International recently acquired a stake in Cargo Line International, thus becoming a shareholder of the group. The participation is the result of several years of collaboration between the two companies. It is also Bansard's first ever concrete link to the Australian... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The earth's core consists of a massive and very solid iron-nickel ball about three-quarters of the size of the moon. plus
Au cœur du différend
Dans la navigation globale, Londres va se maintenir en tête dans un secteur de services précis, à savoir celui des procédures arbitrales maritimes. C’est ce que révèle une étude de HFW. plus
UK: 100 t "lady" safely lifted
The specialist lifting engineering company Modulift was recently engaged by Swanage Railway to assist with a project to safely lift an old steam locomotive in the UK. The Southern Railway U class 31806 engine needed to be lifted off its wheels in a workshop to allow the... plus
Port Kyushu's crew managed by Danica
The crew management company Danica Crewing Services has taken on the crew management of another newbuilding - the ultramax "Port Kyushu" for Lisbon-headquartered Portline Bulk International. The 62,550 dwt "Port Kyushu", now on her maiden voyage from... plus
Testing an all-electric 18 t truck in Stuttgart
The Dachser mixed vehicle fleet for emission-free deliveries in the centre of Stuttgart (Germany), is now complete after a ceremony was held to hand over the keys of an all-electric 18 t Mercedes-Benz eActros. Dachser will integrate the eActros into its ongoing test... plus
Mexicans anticipate flight tracking regulation
Estafeta, a Mexican logistics service provider that operates a fleet of six B737F, has chosen an ADB-B solution from GKN Fokker Services. The deadline of the new "automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast" mandate, a surveillance technology in which an aircraft... plus
Orbcomm selects VP transportation sales Europe
Carsten Holtrup has been appointed as Orbcomm’s new vice-president transportation sales Europe. With this move, the provider of industrial IoT solutions wants to further expand its strong market position in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH countries). In addition to... plus
Siemens receives order from Deutsche Post
Siemens Logistics has received an order from Deutsche Post for the international postal centre at Frankfurt airport. The contract includes the integration of the high-performance Vario Sort cross-belt sorter into the existing infrastructure and putting it into operation, as well... plus