“Curiosity of the Day” 
In 2000, an ebay-user put the “meaning of life” up for auction. The highest bid was USD 3.26. more
Digital drive for inland barges
The inland shipping industry plays an important role in hinterland transport solutions offered by German maritime ports. The port of Hamburg is now developing a platform to coordinate the planning process for this mode of transport. more
Combined transport growing in Europe 
Intermodal statistics collected by the International Union of Combined Road-Rail Transport Companies (UIRR) from 39 members in 18 European countries reflect improved performances in terms of number of consignments transported using combined transport. They reached a historic... more
Peruvian customs changes reporting requirements
The Peruvian customs authority Sunat launched its "Fast" programme today, 3 June. To ensure compliance, Air Canada Cargo underlined that the information below must be identified on all air waybills destined for Lima. (ah)1. The business consignee's Tax ID... more
Mieloo & Alexander expanding into Germany
Mieloo & Alexander Business Integrators, a Dutch logistics consultancy, is continuing to grow by establishing a branch office in Germany, in response to growing demand in that market. Dirk Nopens, a sales manager with international experience, will manage the office.As... more
Port of Esbjerg enhancing crane capacities
The Danish port of Esbjerg has seen the number of crane tasks growing; they have increased by approximately 66% in four years. Thus the port is gearing up for future business by ordering the world’s largest mobile harbour crane, the Liebherr LHM 800. The new unit, due for... more
US shortline railroad purchased
The Allegheny Valley Railroad (AVR) has completed the purchase of 76 km of rail lines from CSX Transportation. AVR previously leased and operated the line in and around Pittsburgh PA (USA) since 2003.The lines in the transaction include the former CSX yard at Glenwood (outside... more
Investing in warehousing in Australia
The Australian property firm GPT has purchased five logistics properties in Sydney for AUD 212 million (around USD 146 million), and also started a new development in western Melbourne.The Sydney assets have a lettable area of more than 88,000 sqm, a combined weighted average... more
IAG Cargo returning to Pakistan
IAG Cargo started operating a direct service from the UK to Islamabad (Pakistan) this month. The thrice-weekly service from London Heathrow will run year-round and offer 15 t of lift per flight.The new option will bolster the airline's position in the region, adding to the cargo... more
Investment at London Medway
A GBP 5.5 million (EUR 6.3 million) investment in the London port of Medway will allow the hub to replace its Royal Bridge Pontoon. The work will include a new 12 m wide and 45 m wide ramp to allow larger stern-ramp ro-ro vessels to berth at the port.The move to allow more... more