Zim scoops up international shopping platform 
The technology company Ladingo, which just closed a USD 1 million funding round, also counts the Haifa-based carrier Zim among its investors. The start-up, founded in January 2018, claims to be the world’s first company to offer a comprehensive solution to online shops selling... plus
Seat on Confitarma board for Cesare d'Amico
The Italian shipowners' association Confitarma has unanimously elected Cesare d'Amico to its board of directors and executive committee. D'Amico is CEO of the D'Amico Group, a Rome-based entity with offices around the world. On another front, the trade body has decided to... plus
Maritime chooses Midlands Gateway as rail HQ
Multi-modal logistics company Maritime Transport has selected Segro Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway in the UK as its rail headquarters. The 91,054 sqm rail terminal will handle up to sixteen 775 m-long freight trains daily and provide storage capacity for over 5,000 teu –... plus
Planet Mark certification for Yusen's new site
Yusen Logistics UK expanded its service offering with the opening of its state-of-the-art flagship warehousing facility in Wellingborough (UK) last year. Strategically located near major transport routes and road networks, the facility was the first unit at Prologis Park... plus
MAB Kargo selects M&C as GSA in Australia
With effect from today (1 March 2019), the Australian business of MAB Kargo, the freight division of Malaysia Airlines, will be represented by M&C Aviation. M&C Aviation, incorporated in Singapore, specialises in GSSA and GSA support. It has 38 offices in 23... plus
Drewry sees hope for post-Brexit Dover
The London-based maritime consulting Drewry has analysed the port of Dover's possibilities in a Brexit environment. The firm's study says that the UK port has resilience to cope with "moderate disruption", as Drewry put it, arising from Brexit. “Handling half of... plus
Panalpina betters bottom line
Panalpina presented mostly positive figures for 2018 at its headquarters in Basel (Switzerland). The takeover offer tabled by DSV and the possible collaboration with Agility were not mentioned. CEO Stefan Karlen said the two topics were matters for the board of directors.... plus
Kerry appoints manager for Spain and Portugal
Kerry Logistics has appointed Marc Porta as managing director of its entities in Spain and Portugal. Based in Barcelona (Spain), Porta will be responsible for driving the business development strategy in the two countries, focusing on integrated and end-to-end supply chain... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The only Japanese citizen who survived the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 lost his job when he returned home. He was accused of cowardice because he left the ship. plus
Shipping line introduces rail transfer in the USA
APL’s eagle express x (EXX) service is going the extra mile with the new EXX railflash from Los Angeles to Chicago, Memphis, Dallas and Kansas City (USA). Promising an express rail transfer from the US west coast, EXX railflash is set to deliver every EXX shipment from... plus