"Curiosity of the Day" 
Neil Armstrong (1930-2012), the first man on the moon (21 July 1969), was able to fly before he could drive a car: at the age of 15. more
A step towards emission-free distribution 
In the Netherlands, Top Delivery Services (TDS) has placed an order for ten pure-electric trucks from Chinese manufacturer BYD. The vehicles will be used specifically for eco-friendly zero-emission delivery services for Ikea in Amsterdam. The BYD ETM6 e-trucks are equipped... more
New site for Imperial's client Lemken
South African player Imperial Logistics has inaugurated a new multi-user logistics facility in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. It forms a network with the company’s existing multi-user business site in Herten, at a distance of about 8 km. Patrick König will be in overall charge for... more
Qantas to add maindeck cargo capacity
Qantas will convert two of its A330 passenger aircraft with EFW into freighters. One of them will be used in Qantas Freight’s international network, while the other, starting in mid-2023, will be a new addition to the dedicated fleet that serves Australia Post’s domestic parcel... more
First Effi Shunter 1000M for Otrava region
Rail Cargo Carrier – Czech Republic (RCC CZ) has become the first private operator of an Effi Shunter 1000M locomotive in the country. The locomotive is being delivered to the operator in cooperation with Unicredit Leasing CZ, which is the owner of the locomotive and has... more
LHG hires Tobard Jan Klemke
Tobard Jan Klemke will take over as head of marketing and sales at Lübecker Hafen-Gesellschaft (LHG) on 1 January. He replaces Ortwin Harms, who moved up to the LHG's executive board in April. Klemke holds a degree in industrial engineering and has many years of... more
Bimco introduces carbon emission clauses
The London-based law firm HFW has supported the shipping association Bimco in drafting a series of clauses in response to strict new environmental legislation that will curb the industry's carbon emissions. The International Maritime Organisation's revised initial greenhouse gas... more
Transport merger in France
In France, Transports Cordier is acquiring Transports Serge Derval, Angers, which has a turnover of EUR 6 million, 48 employees and 40 vehicles. Pierre-Marie Blanpain, sales manager at Cordier, will manage the new acquisition, which will be renamed TSD. Transports Cordier,... more
Cool solutions in Japan and East Asia
Dokasch Temperature Solutions has established a dedicated subsidiary, Dokasch Temperature Solutions K.K., in Tokyo and a new service station at Narita International Airport (NRT), thus strengthening its network in Asia and worldwide. With this move, the German solution... more
E-cargo bikes to combat climate change
Fedex in UK has introduced thirteen e-cargo bikes to work alongside its vehicle pick-up and delivery fleet in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cambridge. The company is already using e-cargo bikes for its permanent operations in London, where they have replaced diesel vehicles for serving... more