"Curiosity of the Day" 
The "space pen" is a ballpoint pen used on space flights. Its refill is permanently under pressure and therefore also works under water and at temperatures between -45°C and above +200°C. more
Locomotive promotes tolerance 
Heavy Haul Power International (HHPI) in Germany is not only relying on more Euro Dual locomotives from ELP but also on a tolerant and colourful cooperation. The company has just taken over the seventh Euro Dual locomotive from European Loc Pool (ELP). The seventh locomotive... more
More female top managers at Geodis
In order to meet its target of at least 25% of women in management positions by 2023, Geodis is introducing a “parity” indicator that will be reflected in the bonus paid top managers. “We are pleased with the steady increase in the number of women in management positions at... more
Schedule reliability still the weak point
Sea-Intelligence, a Copenhagen-based maritime intelligence provider, has updated its schedule reliability figures up to and including December 2021. The report covers the relevant data from 34 trade lanes and more than 60 carriers. Schedule reliability continues to decline,... more
Exoskeletons at work
Hermes Fulfilment is strengthening the backs of its employees at the logistics centre in Ansbach, Germany. After a test phase, electrically operated exoskeletons are being used there for the first time. They stabilise the lumbar spine and relieve the back muscles, especially... more
New cargo connection from Munich to Beijing
Munich is offering a new cargo connection to Beijing. The first aircraft, a Boeing 777 of Air China, landed at Bavaria's aviation hub on 24 January 2022. Air China will connect Munich and Beijing six times per week carrying automotive supplies, among other things. The new... more
Welcome to Pigeon, good luck to van der Walt
Paycargo has appointed Todd Pigeon as VP – sales forthe North American East Coast Region, further accelerating the growth of the company’s online payment platform. In 2021, Paycargo processed over USD 10 billion of freight-related payments (+250% from 2020). Pigeon will be... more
US class I railway expands transload services
Loup Logistics Company (Loup), a subsidiary of Union Pacific Railroad (UP), has acquired the Precision Components (PCI Reload) transload facility located in the centre of Phoenix, Arizona (USA). PCI Reload offers transloading, storage and trucking solutions. The facility... more
Gulf Air signs MoU with DHL
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with logistics company DHL, aiming to explore opportunities of commercial, technical and cargo collaboration. Members of the executive managements of Gulf Air and DHL... more
Linking air and road in APAC
Love is in the air - also for Geodis that is currently expanding its own operated air cargo network with three other intra-Asia Pacific (APAC) flight routes. Via its new hub in Kuala Lumpur, the logistics operator will link the air services with its road network in southeast... more