"Curiosity of the Day" 
Around 90% of the world’s population is genetically immune to leprosy. more
ZIM to go public 

After first initiatives from mid-2019 on, the Haifa-based shipping company ZIM confirmed its plan to go public. Amongst others, the carrier recently published a prospectus ahead of an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange, which is intended to take place... more
Movement kicks in 

The RCEP free-trade zone established on 15 November (‘only’ online, due to Covid-19) directly affects almost a third of the world’s population. New moves in the China trade have already been initiated now, before the expected Far Eastern trade rejuvenation. more
A lack of containers 

Boxes aren’t always just where you need them – sometimes they are stored for too long, for example in Asia or North America. There are bottlenecks in Europe too, however. A Gothenburg initiative is now turning the tables. more
Brexit the Scottish way 

In an unusual move the association of Scottish food and drink exporters has written directly to Boris Johnson – without mincing its words. Besides criticising the lack of preparation for Brexit it has also called for a six-month grace period and compensation. more
19 million bottles 

The logistics of drinks is rather delicate matter. In Thailand recently, Pernod Ricard awarded Ceva Logistics a contract it had tendered for in January 2020. One of the key services of the deal involves improved warehousing in Bang Na district of Bangkok. more
ITJ Video News – 17 December 2020 

In the ITJ Video News of the 17th of December 2020, editor-in-chief Chris Doepgen sheds a light on the the Latam Group’s latest activities in the Middle East; on MSC’s acquisitions strategy; on Hannibal’s new railfreight links between Italy and the Netherlands; on Militzer &... more
National vaccine distribution plan for Italy 

The main Italian air cargo and pharmaceuticals logistics associations have set up a task force to conduct the dialogue with the government, commissioners and other authorities concerning the challenges of delivering Covid-19 vaccines and drawing up a distribution programme. The... more
Cooperation between Champ and CargoAi 

Air service provider Champ Cargosystems has announced a partnership with CargoAi. By connecting their systems through APIs, the partners will provide users with new connections and capabilities for the future. Champ offers increased visibility to CargoAi for its more than 100... more
Swedish Club’s 40th anniversary in Greece 

The Swedish Club, an office with 18 employees offering expertise in P&I, marine and FD&D, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the opening of its first international office, established in Piraeus (Greece) in 1980. The centre serves Greece, Italy and the Middle... more