China to build 127 key special rail lines 
China will plan and construct 127 key special railway lines by 2020. These lines, with a total length of 1,586 km, are expected to reduce the number of short shuttle trips, boost traffic efficiency and improve economic and social benefits, according to the Chinese development... more
Eurodis: Jens Reibold takes the lead
This month Jens Reibold has taken over the leading role as managing director of Eurodis. The company with its head office in Weinheim (Germany) steers the international transport network for parcels and pallets in 36 European countries. Reibold succeeds Christian Knoblich, who... more
Cathay Investments acquires Rhys Davies Logistics
Cathay Investments is purchasing Rhys Davies & Sons Limited (RDL), a logistics transport and warehousing business, its second acquisition this year following the recent addition of Warehouse One Distribution Limited in September. Ben Chaing, CEO of Cathay commented “We... more
ONE has got a new core of data
The integration of the container branches of the three big Japanese carriers now also helps K LINE, MOL and NYK to share operational data. Its basis is the data platform IoS-OP. All the data acquired from the monitoring system installed on the container vessels of K LINE, MOL... more
"The Big Twin" conversion programme launched
Gecas and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have announced the launch of the Boeing 777-300ERSF and the establishment of a passenger to freighter conversion programme. Dubbed "The Big Twin" - denoting its status as the largest ever twin-engined freighter, offering 25%... more
Iberia fined for (fatally) wrong animal handling
Iberia Airlines, a Spanish member of IAG, has been fined over GBP 142,000 (EUR 158,000) for failing to adhere to strict guidelines that govern the welfare of animals during flights – making it the largest fine for such offences in the UK. The City of London Corporation's... more
Boluda enhances several services
The Boluda Lines shipping company has announced the launch of two new regular services from the Canary Islands (Spain): a direct line with the port of Villagarcía and another with Leixoes, Portugal. Likewise, the shipping company will put more emphasis on the line between Las... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The early medieval Vikings were fierce fighters, so much so that some of them even fought in the buff. They were unafraid for their own lives, stripping themselves of tunic, chainmail and even underpants to engage in combat. more
Aris Kekedjian joins board of directors at XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics has appointed Aris Kekedjian to its board of directors. Kekedjian joins the board as an independent director of the company. XPO’s board now consists of nine directors, eight of whom are independent. Bradley Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of XPO... more
Prologis builds logistics centre in Bremen
As from Q4/2019, Prologis will begin developing a logistics facility in Bremen (Germany. The building will be constructed on a speculative basis and cover around 17,000 sqm. Completion is planned for the third quarter of 2020. Prologis purchased the 31,500 sqm plot in... more