Driverless transport system at Arvato facility 
Arvato Supply Chain Solutions continues to advance the automation of its locations. Recently, a driverless transport system (DTS) was introduced to handle all floor-level pallet transport jobs for the healthcare sector at the Harsewinkel (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Benito Mussolini's youngest son, Romano, became a jazz pianist in 1961 and married Anna Scicolone, Sophia Loren's sister. more
New sales director Europe for Topsystem
Topsystem, a German provider of voice logistics solutions, has chosen Frank Rissler as its new sales director Europe. In this role, Rissler will be in charge of sales and determine the company’s focus and strategies for the future. This task involves the encouragement and... more
Truck manufacturer redifines its strategy
By separating its operational business from its fellow affiliate Volvo Trucks in Germany and by appointing a new management, Renault Trucks has changed its event strategy as well. The company aims to present its new products and services to clearly defined target groups and in a... more
Coal circumnavigates the Baltic
Russia increasingly exports coal from its Siberian coal fields through Finland. Pori and Hangö are thus in action, instead of Baltic ports. The growing volume of freight on the railways has also led to Finland investing in the electrification of its railway infrastructure. more
First log train runs on New Zealand’s Wairoa line
In New Zealand, regular log trains have started operating between Wairoa and Napier Port following completion of the new log yard in Wairoa. Kiwi Rail will run two trains a week on the route. Each train could take up to 50 long distance truck hauls off the road between... more
Drone system spreads its wings worldwide
Tiaca sustainability award winner, the Dutch start-up Wings For Aid has developed an innovative approach to the "last-mile" problem of reaching people in inaccessible areas to provide them with life-saving supplies, designing self-landing delivery boxes for unmanned... more
Clark expands in Brazil
Clark Material Handling Brasil has moved into its new headquarters in the Campinas technology centre, a strategic step to prepare the company for further expansion in the Brazilian market. The new location spans over an area of more than 25,000 sqm, of which 4,500 sqm have... more
Jubilee year ends with record performance
By consistently expanding its product portfolio and improving its services, TFG Transfracht, Germany, was able to hold its own in 2019 despite difficult market conditions. The sea port hinterland specialist even managed to top the 1 million teu mark in 2019, the year in which it... more
Leschaco India achieves GDP and GTP certification
Leschaco India has been successfully certified according to GDP (good distribution practice) and GTP (good trading practice) according to WHO guidelines. With the successful audit of the operational and management processes related to the international transport of... more