Time-critical shipments for Covid-19 testing 
On behalf of a multinational healthcare provider, Gefco has transported 30 t of medical equipment, including Covid-19 testing kits, from France to destinations in Algeria, Tunisia and the Antilles to support hospitals and private laboratories with increased demand. Gefco’s... more
Wade Judge joins Realterm as vice-chairman
Realterm has appointed Wade Judge as vice-chairman. He joins the company after a 44-year career with the JLL organization, the last 28 years of which were with La Salle Investment Management. Judge will take a seat on Realterm's executive committee and the firm's investment... more
Chinese masks en route to Russia
RZD Logistics (RZDL) is organizing a series of shipments of medical devices from China to different Russian cities to aid their battle against Covid-19. The deliveries are carried out on behalf of the Russian government. The first container train, which departed from... more
Swiss in Geneva
On behalf of Geneva University Hospital and the Canton of Geneva and in collaboration with Swiss Centers China and Swiss International Air Lines, supported by its Swiss World Cargo airfreight division, landed its first cargo-only flight at Geneva airport on 21 April. The B777... more
Ship recycling regulations soon effective
New European ship recycling regulations will enter into force at the end of the year. The EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EUsRR) stipulates that all ships over 500 grt - which call at EU ports - must have a statement of compliance (SoC) demonstrating that they have an inventory of... more
New service takes to the rails
Rail carrier DB Cargo UK and the building material company Cemex delivered a positive boost to the UK’s railfreight sector this week with the launch of a brand-new service. A train carrying 1,684 t of aggregates made its inaugural journey from Cemex’s site at Peak Forest in... more
Tests in America and a world's first in Africa
UPS's drone delivery subsidiary UPS Flight Forward has partnered with research institutes and technology partners in Virginia in tests designed to determine how unmanned aerial systems can assist medical professionals in their fight to stop the spread of the... more
QSL und Burger King prolong collaboration
Burger King Germany is prolonging its current contracts with the full-service provider Quick Service Logistics (QSL), a specialist for the fast casual restaurant sector, until the end of 2027. The companies’ move in the current unfavourable climate sets an example for a steady... more
Ratelinx appoints new CCO
Ratelinx, a logistics solution provider, has appointed Steve Horler as CCO effective immediately. Horler was previously chief procurement officer and VP logistics at GEC Packaging Technologies. Before joining Wisconsin (USA)-based Ratelinx, Horler developed an integrated supply... more
Four gantries for Conakry
Conakry Terminal, located in the capital of Guinea, and a subsidiary of Bolloré Ports, recently took delivery of four RTG gantries. Built by lifting equipment manufacturer Konecranes, the four gantry cranes were designed specifically for handling containers at port terminals.... more