Port of Zeebrugge goes for 5G 
The Belgian Port of Zeebrugge’s 5G-ready, industrial-grade private wireless network deployment has entered its first operational phase. The aim is to provide private wireless connectivity to more than 100 endpoints across the entire port operations. Following the full... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Bakken in Klampenborg, Denmark, is the oldest still-operating amusement park in the world. The park, which opened in 1583, features more than 150 attractions, including a wooden roller coaster that was built in 1932. more
Further growth of Eurasian traffic forecast
In 2016-2018 the market along the Eurasian corridor grew vigorously, but in 2018 and especially in 2019 the dynamic changed from fast to moderate growth and volumes were estimated at 345,000 teu, according to the latest study by UIC, the worldwide railway organisation. About... more
Unfinished business
The reactions to the outbreak Covid-19 have pushed Europe’s other big issues on to the back burner. To avoid disruption in the aviation sector, concrete Brexit details are needed. There would appear to be a lack of clarity in London too concerning the future approach. more
EU action needed on road frontiers
Bottlenecks at EU borders have been causing unnecessary delays and interruptions of supply chains. The European Commission’s green lane guidelines just announced set a 15-minute maximum border crossing time for vehicles carrying any type of goods. The International Road... more
AEI to convert for Pacific carrier
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) from Miami (FL, USA) has entered an agreement to provide Nauru Airlines with a 10-pallet position B737-300SF freighter conversion. The flag carrier airline of the Republic of Nauru which has its operational basis in Brisbane, Australia, will use... more
Mountpark develops new facilities in North England
Mountpark Logistics it is funding a speculative development of 68,300 sqm at Omega South in Warrington between Liverpool and Manchester (UK). The facilities will be built by Omega Warrington Limited. Located at the gateway site to Omega South, the new development represents... more
Covid-19 threatens freight forwarders' future
The European full and part load network of international freight forwarders (Elvis) has called upon the German federal government to suspend road tolls for trucks during the corona crisis, with retroactive effect from 1 March. In an open letter, Elvis warns of the risk that... more
Menzies Aviation appoints new CFO Americas
The aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has announced that Jennifer Gourley will join its Americas Leadership team as CFO. Gourley will be based in Dallas-Fort Worth (TX, USA) and report to John Redmond, executive vice president, Americas. She will oversee the... more
Volume backlash already in February
Seasonally adjusted, the container throughput index of the RWI – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute for Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) fell to the lowest value in its history in February, dropping 10.9 points to 102.5. In contrast, the... more