UK Operator adds theft-resistant curtainsider 
In response to heightened activity in online shopping, largely brought on by Covid-19, Preston (UK)-based Forge Logistics has purchased a Krone Profi Liner trailer with reinforced curtains, sliding roof and flush-fit rear doors, all of which say the company add flexibility,... more
Géraldine Périchon joins Getlink as CFO
Géraldine Périchon, until recently with Groupe Suez, has been appointed CFO for Getlink. She will have responsibility for financial reporting, corporate finance, investor relations, legal, IT and CSR. She joins the group executive committee chaired by Yann Leriche. Leriche... more
A milestone in Taranto
With the completion of the head of the Molo San Cataldo almost two months ahead of schedule, RCM Costruzioni of the Rainone group adds another facet to the redesign of the seaport of Taranto, Italy. The project implemented by the Port Authority of the Ionian Sea comprises... more
Neusa begins pharma ops at Chicago ORD
Nippon Express USA, Inc. (Neusa), a subsidiary of Nippon Express Co., has set up NEX Pharma Solutions-Chicago, a temperature-controlled facility specialising in medical and pharma products, within its warehouse located near ORD and obtained GDP certification for the facility,... more
St Francis Group sells logistics space
St Francis Group announces the sale of 52,000 sqm of logistics space to Tristan Capital Partners. A Tristan Capital Partners fund has bought a GBP 68 million UK logistics portfolio from the Richardson family, which comprises Cransley Park, Kettering and Velocity 42, Redditch... more
Honours for safe transport of chemicals
Union Pacific (UP) in the USA honoured 69 companies with its pinnacle award for their dedication to safely transporting chemicals by rail. The annual award honours customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Leonardo da Vinci wrote many of his notes in mirror writing. He was actually left handed and retrained to write with his right hand. Scientists believe that was why he found mirror writing easy. more
Danica strengthens position in the Baltics
Danica Crewing Specialists has opened a new office in Riga, Latvia – giving access to a large and growing pool of highly competent officers from the Baltic countries. Danica managing director Henrik Jensen said: “These countries boast large pools of highly competent and very... more
Green light for TransANT
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group and voestalpine have signed a 50:50 joint venture and paved the way for the implementation of their co-created platform concept TransANT. This innovative, lightweight wagon designed by the two firms sets new standards in the rail logistics industry, the... more
"Flying-V" celebrates successful maiden flight
The 3 m wide and 22.5 kg heavy scale model of the "Flying-V" has flown for the first time. A year and a half ago TU Delft and KLM announced the start of the design of this aircraft of the future and after extensive wind tunnel tests and ground tests it was finally... more