Ocean Alliance and Maersk switch from Hamburg to Antwerp 
From April onwards, the Ocean Alliance NEU 5 service handled by Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg – CTH will be transferred to Antwerp (Belgium). The service will be run by the Ocean Alliance Partner CMA CGM as FAL 3 with an approximate annual volume of 150,000 teu. Going... more
Applications for trucking industry awards are now open
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has launched the 2020 national trucking industry awards. Nominations will close on 5 March 2020. The award winners will be announced at the ATA foundation sponsors awards gala dinner, held during the ATA’s Trucking Australia 2020... more
Delta introduces premium pet transport solution
With the launch of its "care pod" solution, Delta Cargo tries to provide many industry leading features including real-time updates throughout the journey, heralding a new standard of first-class safety and care for pet air travel. VP Shawn Cole: "Continuous... more
Panalpina gets an "A" for its environmental efforts
Panalpina, which was acquired by DSV in 2019, has been commended for its climate action, achieving a place on non-profit CDP's ‘A List’ for climate change, based on the company’s climate reporting. “This is a magnificent achievement, and we now have confirmation that the... more
Hellmann plans new facility for contract logistics
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, which is headquartered in Osnabrück, Germany, will move into a new contract logistics facility in Wörrstadt in April 2021 and thus strengthen its position in the country’s Rhine/Main area. The decision to move out of the current... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
In 1960, Fred and Wilma Flintstone became the first couple allowed to appear in bed together on American television. more
Two trial runs for autonomous shipping
The Norwegian technology group Kongsberg will install and test autonomous navigation equipment on board two ships this year. Kongsberg, the Norwegian Sintef research institute and several European partners will take part in this Autoship project. It will be financed with EUR... more
On your marks!
The rally, a marathon across vast swathes of desert, is a legendary event in the motor racing world – we’re talking about the Dakar Rally here. Its 42nd staging saw vehicles and additional equipment transported on a Messina Line ro-ro ship. more
Modern technology for Brazil’s rail network
Brazil's largest rail-based logistics operator Rumo has signed a multi-year contract with Globalsat, Inmarsat and Cobham to install a satellite communications across Brazilian railway network. The system will connect Rumo's cargo trains and allows to increase the speed with... more
Hamburg Süd’s CCO to retire
Frank Smet, CCO of Hamburg Süd, will be retiring at the end of March after roughly 27 years with the company. Smet, who has been working in the shipping industry for over 40 years – including in Brazil, Chile, Australia and Hong Kong – has been a member of Hamburg Süd’s... more