First Alibaba train completes China-Belgium journey 
The first Alibaba freight train from eastern China’s Yiwu arrived in Liege, Belgium, after a 17-day journey. The train was loaded with 82 containers and passed through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland and Germany on its journey to Belgium. It represents a new freight... more
Significantly more perishables pass through Valenciaport
Valenciaport, the port authority of Valencia (APV, Spain), improved its performance in the export of perishables in 2019. Fruit and vegetables handling has grown above 21% this year, reaching 644,000 t so far, and could achieve volumes greater than 800,000 t at the end of... more
Suzane Giurlando to lead Epal
Suzane Giurlando has taken over the management of the Gütegemeinschaft Paletten (Epal Germany). After she had worked as an assistant of the company’s management and board since 2011, the board has now appointed her to the position of managing director. Giurlando relies on... more
More automation in pgb-Europe's warehouse
Dematic has automated pgb-Europe’s new pallet high bay warehouse in Melle (Belgium). For the supplier of fixing materials and hand tools the specialist in logistics automation has installed two storage and retrieval machines, a conveyer system for pallets with an automatic... more
120 tank cars to carry sulphur
The Russian manufacturer United Wagon Company (UWC) and Gazpromtrans (a 100% subsidiary of Gazprom) have signed an agreement for the supply of 120 tank cars for transportation of molten sulphur. The parties already signed a contract for delivery of 60 tank cars in August... more
Cargolux shows high quality
Cargolux Airlines International has passed its seventh Iata operational safety audit (Iosa) with exceptionally good results. The programme is an internationally recognised and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of any... more
Eurogate CT introduces new offer in Jadeweserport
New option among the ports in Europe’s northern range: since 1 November 2019, the Eurogate Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven has been offering all shipping companies and shippers the opportunity to store their standard containers for 20 calendar days free of charge. To mark... more
“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