"Curiosity of the Day" 
Ayam Cemani, a chicken breed from Indonesia, is completely black, including its feathers, beak, eyes, organs and meat. Only the blood is at least black-red. more
Heavy e-truck reaches range of 440 km 
In North America, Volvo Trucks has launched an enhanced version of its Volvo VNR Electric with up to 85% increased range and faster charging. The e-truck is one of Volvo Trucks six all-electric heavy truck models and is specially designed for the North American market. The... more
Cobelfret Terminal integrated into network
Kombiverkehr is expanding its product portfolio for intermodal transports to and from Rotterdam. The provider has added a new continental connection for the transport of semi-trailers, containers and swap bodies between Nuremberg's Tri Con Terminal and Rotterdam Cobelfret to its... more
MSC wears the crown
As expected, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) overtook Maersk as the largest ocean carrier by operated vessel capacity on a global scale at the beginning of the year. Nevertheless, the Danish shipping company always claimed to focus on its strategy of profitability... more
Continentals wrap up acquisition in UK
Nagel Group and Stef Group have completed their acquisition of Langdon Group in UK after receiving the green light from the regulatory authorities. Specialising in national temperature-controlled transport, the Langdon Group focusses on the import and export of fresh and frozen... more
PVG prepares for returning volumes
Shanghai Airport Authority, which is still hoping to welcome exhibitors and visitors of Transport Logistic China and Air Cargo China, scheduled 15-17 June (while Air Cargo India, initially planned to take place from 22 to 24 February in Mumbai, seems to have been postponed to... more
Priority Freight appoints Martin Poole
Priority Freight has promoted Martin Poole to general manager at its Coventry control centre. Poole takes over from Carl Partridge, who served as managing director for over 16 years and will soon take on a new role within the group. Poole joined Priority Freight as... more
Hungarian intermodal affiliate renamed
Floyd, Eurogate Intermodal (EGIM)'s Hungarian subsidiary, is now operating under the new name Eurogate Rail Hungary. The purpose of the rebranding is to present the group’s services under a more unified front. There will be no product or personnel changes when conducting... more
New trends in ship recycling
P.T. Marcopolo Shipyard, a subsidiary of the Singapore-headquartered Marco Polo Marine, has ventured into green ship recycling, to help shipowners recycle their end-of-life ships in a safe and environmentally sound manner. In addition to being awarded the permit by local... more
Panattoni invests in Hungary
After setting up an office in Hungary only six months ago, real estate developer Panattoni has already put two projects in the country in motion. On the plot purchased in Herceghalom, 30 km from the centre of Budapest, Panattoni Park Budapest West will be built with a total... more