DSV: Leicestershire is the first of six 
DSV is drawing up a major plan for developing its logistics business in Europe. DSV's GBP 2.5 million investment in Leicestershire is only one of six initial systems being installed in Europe with an initial investment of over GBP 20 million with more to come across the globe.... more
Medaire founder Joan S. Garrett joins NAHF
Medaire (an international SOS company) founder and chairman Joan Sullivan Garrett was ceremoniously enshrined into the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) during the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference in Las Vegas. Joan S. Garrett was inducted into... more
From Korea to Poland via Far East
Trans Container, Pantos Logistics and PKP LHS have launched a weekly intermodal service for containers from the Republic of Korea to Poland via the Russian Far East and Ukraine. The first shipments were recently dispatched in Busan (Korea) and arrived at Nakhodka in Russia by... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Germany's first carnival parade was held in Nuremberg in 1397, when butchers dressed up in red and white costumes for "Zämer" dances. more
A lion and a leopard travel in luxury jet
Klasjet, a Lithuanian member of Avia Solutions Group (ASG), recently flew a lion cub and a leopard from Chelyabinsk, Russia, where they had been rehabilitated by veterinarian Karen Dallakyan, to their new home in the care of the animal welfare foundation, Kilimanjaro Animal CREW... more
Transformation that lasts?
At last we can meet up again personally! At its WCS in Dublin Iata sketched a focused agenda to help the sector capitalise on its new appreciation after its efforts during the pandemic and on what it believes will be a bright future. Michael Mackey attended for the ITJ. more
Trucks acquired for UAE’s building sector
Abu Dhabi Ports Group is entering the construction logistics business: Its subsidiary Micco Logistics has acquired 31 tipper trucks to offer a wider range of integrated logistics support to the UAE’s construction and metals manufacturing sectors. The trucks will join Micco’s... more
First air logistics provider to offer SAF
After the first cargo carrier in September, Kuehne + Nagel (KN) becomes the first air logistics provider to offer its customers the option to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for each shipment and thus instantly avoid carbon emissions. This new add-on is available on... more
VTG expands its footprint in the Balkans
VTG Rail Logistics has opened a new office in Sofia (Bulgaria), thus strengthening its presence in the region. VTG Rail Logistics Bulgaria provides the entire range of services of a global rail forwarder. By integrating its new location in the Bulgarian capital into its... more
From 2.0 to 4.0
The Port of Barcelona has presented the grants for innovative ideas and projects of Ports 4.0, the corporate open innovation model of Puertos del Estado and the Spanish Port Authorities. The main objective of the Ports 4.0 fund is to develop a new product, service, process,... more