New times for the Port of Melbourne 
The “CMA CGM Ural” is the container ship with the largest capacity to call the Port of Melbourne to date. The 299 m long vessel is one of six currently deployed on the South-East Asia - Australia trade route called the ‘AAX1’. It commenced its 42-day round-trip in Malaysia,... more
Converging in the Midlands
East Midlands Airport (EMA) is now served by new cargo flights from Hong Kong and the USA. DHL Express' service from the East, operated by a B747-8F from Airbridge Cargo Airlines, is currently the UK’s only dedicated cargo flight from China carrying goods exclusively for the UK.... more
DHL launches software platform with Blue Yonder
DHL Supply Chain has just launched a new “plug & play” robotics platform in collaboration with Microsoft and artificial intelligence (AI) driven digital fulfilment provider Blue Yonder. The robotics platform significantly reduces integration time and programming efforts... more
Changes at the helm of GLS
Effective immediately, Martin Seidenberg assumes the position of CEO of the GLS Group. The native German brings more than 20 years of experience in the logistics industry. He replaces James Rietkerk, who has stepped down. Rietkerk led the GLS for two years and made the CEP... more
US forwarder maximises intermodal transport
In the USA, KLLM Transport Services has added 610 domestic intermodal refrigerated containers equipped with Carrier Transicold’s thin-profile Vector 1550 refrigeration systems to optimise cargo capacity. The new containers help KLLM transport food and pharmaceuticals... more
Cargo Gulf links Middle East with Asian markets
The Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) Cargo Gulf, established in 1985, now operates a new Arab Gulf-Indian Subcontinent liner service (AGISC), linking Pakistan and India directly to markets in the upper Persian Gulf. It complements the company’s existing services... more
Dachser transports locomotives to Peru
Dachser Peru has successfully delivered two locomotives to a major railroad customer in Peru. Weighing over 180 t each, the units were initially received at the Port of Houston in the USA and then delivered right to the customer facility located in Lima, Peru. Of significant... more
General manager for Phillips-Europe
Phillips-Europe, a strategic business unit of US-based Phillips Industries, is the centre of excellence for 24v commercial vehicle components for the European and worldwide market. The company recently appointed Ela Czupik as general manager. Czupik brings profound... more
Oldendorff joins Australian association
Shipping Australia, the country's major national shipping association, has expanded its membership. The latest company to join is the international dry bulk shipping company Oldendorff Carriers. Headquartered in Germany, Oldendorff operates approximately 700 ships with a total... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The unicorn is Scotland’s national animal. Unicorns play a major role in Celtic mythology as a symbol of innocence but represent masculinity and power as well. more