“Curiosity of the Day” 
President Carter's visit to Poland in 1977 was enlivened by the shortcomings of his translator, Steven Seymour. When Carter proclaimed he was there to learn the Poles' hopes for the future, Seymour informed the assembly that Carter 'had carnal desires for all Poles'. more
Lineas renews management team
The private rail freight operator Lineas is saying goodbye to two of its key members in the management team, Rik Vos, COO, and Sam Bruynseels, CCO, who both have decided to explore new opportunities. Both will be leaving the company in 2019 in search of new challenges. At... more
Kerry Logistics wins contract with Smiffys 
Kerry Logistics has fulfilled a global supply chain contract with the UK-based family-owned fancy dress business Smiffys. As part of the contract, the Hong Kong headquartered logistics company has set up a new central distribution centre for Smiffys in Ningbo, a key port and... more
Six more sites have rail hub potential
Six new industrial locations have been awarded the BNSF railway company’s certified sites designation. Four of the new certified sites are the first for their state in Arizona, Minnesota, Mississippi and Missouri. Two new Illinois certified sites bring the state’s total count to... more
Calmly unto the storm
A decade of growth in the German logistics industry could be coming to an end. Confidence nevertheless prevailed at the industry meeting in Berlin. more
Metrans to expand its Linz service
Following the export connection with the Slovenian port of Koper and the import link with northern ports, Metrans will also expand its Linz service with an export train link from the Austrian terminal Linz to the German northern ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven from 13 December... more
Qantas turns 99 this month
Qantas' newest B787 Dreamliner has rolled out of the paint shop at Boeing’s factory, wearing a special centenary livery to celebrate the flying kangaroo’s 100th year in the skies, as the Australian carrier is embarking on a range of initiatives. The B787 is named... more
Interworld Freight gains AEO certification
Interworld Freight in the Dominican Republic has been certified as an authorized economic operator (AEO) by OEA (operador economico autorizado). Country manager Leonardo Ocampo says; "Interworld Freight is committed and always looking to provide the highest safety standards... more
XPO's revenue decreases in Q3/2019
XPO Logistics has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2019. Revenue was USD 4.15 billion for the quarter, compared with USD 4.34 billion for the same period in 2018. Net income attributable to common shareholders was USD 117 million for the quarter, compared... more
Growth in world maritime trade slows down
The UN conference on trade and development (Unctad) in Geneva (Switzerland) has published the 2019 edition of its Review of Maritime Transport, covering the development of maritime freight, world fleet, rates and markets, ports and regulatory and legal framework in 2018. The... more