Russian FTL-trucking company orders CNG Trucks 
Globaltruck has signed a contract for the purchase of 10 Scania compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks. The vehicles are expected to be delivered in December 2019. The FTL-trucking company operated 1,355 trucks during 9M/2019, which represents an increase of 146 or 12.1% compared... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The American Kurt Steiner holds the world record in stone skipping. His skipping stone bounced off the water surface 88 times. more
Swedish company wins railfreight contract in Norway
Schenker continues to invest in the railway sector in Norway and has commissioned the state-owned Swedish railfreight company Green Cargo to carry out rail transports between Oslo and Narvik. A NOK 100 million (EUR 9.8 million) supply contract was signed to this effect recently.... more
Everybody flies to Florida
Just before the Air Cargo Americas, which is taking place in Miami from today, 29 October, until Thursday, 31 October, and where ITJ would be pleased to meet you, the Cincinnati Zoo returned manatees Miles and Matthew to Florida as it prepares to rehabilitate Truffleshuffle, the... more
Record level of global container fleet capacity
The liner's appetite for new capacities seems to be insatiable. The business intelligence provider Alphaliner has presented current figures, showing that the global container fleet´s capacity has just passed the threshold of 23 million teu. The latest deliveries were the two... more
Best eco-drivers honoured
25 drivers from 25 countries recently competed in the finals of the Optifuel Challenge organised by Renault Trucks in Lyon (France) for the award for the most fuel-efficient driving technique. The title of best eco-driver was awarded to the driver Frantisek Oravec from the... more
New CHRO for Imperial Logistics International
Imperial Logistics has appointed Muazzez Anadolu Dindar as chief human resources officer of its international business. She will be based in Duisburg, Germany. In her new post, Dindar will take responsibility for all HR matters throughout the international business, including... more
Major project for Jöbstl East in Romania
On behalf of a Scandinavian company, Jöbstl East is taking over all the logistics handling processes for the transport of a complete factory from northern Germany to Tulcea (Romania). The first transports to Romania are currently underway. In the near future, heavy cargo collis... more
MOL opts for wind power
On the back of the recent AIP approval for the Wind Challenger, a wind-assisted vessel design by Class NK, Tokyo (Japan)-headquartered MOL is joining the International Windship Association (IWSA) as a full member. For the last five years, this non-profit organisation has been... more