DP World makes moves in Laos 
At Laos’s first special economic zone, DP World is completing an acquisition and thus gaining access to the Savannakhet dry port. Savan Logistics, a logistics provider in Southeast Asia, has been taken over by DP World. The company had been operating the dry port since 2016,... more
Zim to maintain reefer tracking system
Global cargo shipper and Tel Aviv-based Zim Shipping Lines has announced a five-year contract extension with Arrowspot Systems, further enhancing their existing partnership. Arrowspot will continue to operate its innovative 24/7 control centre as part of Zim’s ‘ZIMonitor’... more
A director for ocean product North America
Seko Logistics, an end-to-end global logistics provider, has appointed Ursula Wallace as director, ocean product North America, effective immediately. In this role, Wallace will be responsible for the North America ocean product in its entirety, including product... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A pregnant female armadillo can delay the development of her embryo by up to three years if there is a lack of food, in times of drought, for example. more
Hermes 5 goes live in Abu Dhabi
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has successfully upgraded Etihad Airport Services Cargo’s hub in Abu Dhabi to the latest version of its cargo management system (CMS), following a contract renewal that will also see the airline utilise the Hermes business intelligence add-on.... more
Augmenting drayage services in the USA
STG Logistics has been able to use CSX's rail network to provide intermodal services from coast to coast in the USA over the last 30 years. Now, the logistician is strengthening the partnership with the US class I railroad to facilitate drayage services supporting its... more
A big fish for sustainable packaging
An Australian fisherman has innovated and patented a sustainable alternative to expanded polystyrene (EPS). Tom Long, who owns a fishing company based in Queensland, is the man behind this development. Wanting to transport seafood products to suppliers, Tom and his wife Kath... more
ACL launches faster Ireland–North America route
Atlantic Container Line (ACL) has introduced a new, expedited service linking Ireland with North America. In partnership with BG Freight Line (BGFL) and Peel Ports, the service will enhance connections from Belfast and Dublin to Liverpool, ensuring faster transit times and... more
Flowers and SAF to fuel Mother's Day's shipments
Latam Group, Kuehne + Nagel and Elite Group, a major player in floral industry, have reached a new joint agreement to reduce emissions from the transport of flowers for Mother's Day, which was celebrated in most parts of the world yesterday, 12 May 2024. There were 34,615 l... more
New era dawns in Zurich
Runway extensions approved – freight facility under construction. Things are looking up again in the freight sector at Zurich airport. January and February saw 65,988 t of cargo handled, a plus of 9.8% year-on-year. New services and building projects allow the hub to aim to... more