Two appointees bolster WFS team 
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has announced new leadership roles for two of its most senior executives in the Americas to strengthen its global network. Mike Duffy and Mike Simpson will become executive vice-president innovation and EVP Americas respectively, reporting to... plus
Barcelona–Bettembourg ro-mo service launched
Barcelona–Bettembourg ro-mo service launched Lorry Rail, a subsidiary of SNCF group, CFL and Lohr industries, has introduced a new line connecting the Barcelona Can Tunis (Spain) and Bettembourg (Luxembourg) intermodal terminals. It is the 5th rolling motorway operated by... plus
Gebrüder Weiss expanding in Romania
The international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss now offers a home delivery service in Romania. Under the product name “GW pro.line home”, goods ordered online are delivered directly to the end consumer’s door and, if required, returns are managed. With this... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The human eye can detect up to 30 frames per second, flies see 300. Therefore a fly swatter approaches them in slow motion. plus
Virgin Atlantic to launch Tel Aviv widebody service
In exactly six months' time, on 25 September 2019, Virgin Atlantic’s new daily A330-300 flights between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv will provide more import and export opportunities for customers in the UK, USA and Israel seeking additional cargo capacity to... plus
La fiancée dira-t-elle «oui»?
Rien n’est décidé à propos de l’avenir de Panalpina. DSV propose certes désormais 180 CHF par action (comptant) mais le logisticien bâlois mène aussi des négociations avec Agility du Koweït. Selon Armin Schwolgin, professeur en logistique, il est clair que pour Panalpina il... plus
How much to haul a box along the New Silk Road?
At the Transpotec Logitec 2019, staged in Verona (Italy), the United Transport and Logistics Company - Eurasian Rail Alliance (UTLC ERA) presented its new Eurasian Rail Alliance index (ERAI) and the accompanying website for the first time in Europe. The index is intended to... plus
US Air Force carries aid to Central America
Over a weekend-long combined humanitarian and training mission, three C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and their reserve citizen airmen crews from the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston SC (USA), recently delivered humanitarian aid to Guatemala, Haiti and... plus
Laurels for GAC in India
The office of the additional commissioner of customs at Krishnapatnam Port (India), has named GAC India the top steamer agent for financial year 2018-2019. Among all agencies, the award winner handled the most port calls during FY 2018-2019. From April 2018 to January 2019,... plus
Developing zero emission railway maintenance gear
Epiroc is cooperating with the Sweden-based Railcare Group to equip its railway maintenance equipment with zero-emission battery technology. Railcare will also deploy the electric driveline technology used in Epiroc’s Minetruck MT42 battery. Although the battery system was... plus