More fashion labels move into e-commerce hub 
The location Brieselang near Berlin (Germany) has been given a long-term perspective: Fiege had taken over the logistics hub from Zalando in April 2019 and announced plans to develop the site into a multi-user centre. Now, fashion label Gerry Weber is moving its e-commerce... more
Non-tariff measures affect trade in APAC
Unctad's Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2019 was recently published in Geneva (Switzerland). The report finds that, while applied tariffs in the Asia-Pacific region have halved over the past two decades, the number of non-tariff measures (NTMs) rose significantly, now... more
China pushing the LNG market, says VV
The research and data mining company Vessels Value (VV) recently released an analysis on the LNG market. Head cargo analyst Olivia Watkins evaluates recent developments and trends in this sector focusing on seaborne demand for LNG transportation with an emphasis on China.... more
NAM enhances links between Liege and Africa
London (UK)-based and Africa-focused Network Airline Management (NAM) and Liege airport (LGG) will extend their relationship for a further three years, cementing cargo operations at the airport in the East of Belgium for the foreseeable future. Since NAM moved their... more
Columbia Shipmanagement celebrates 40 years
Captain Heinrich Schoeller, chairman of Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) and the Columbia board of directors, welcomed over 600 invited guests, staff and senior management to a party in the grounds of the company’s offices in Limassol, Cyprus to celebrate 40 years of Columbia... more
Network launches advertising initiative in France
As in other countries, the shortage of labour and specialised staff represents one of the key challenges for the French logistics industry. Therefore, the European logistics network Astre and other partners have started a new initiative called “Le monde du transport réuni” (the... more
Record-breaking warehouse in Poland
Panattoni Europe has completed a warehouse facility which is a record-breaker in Poland in terms of size at ground level. It is the central warehouse of Leroy Merlin totalling in excess of 123,300 sqm. The project was accomplished literally in the centre of Poland, in the Piatek... more
Chartersync expands team with two new appointments
The Go-Now air charter platform, Chartersync, has expanded its team with the appointment of two new members, to help fulfil their business objectives and growth plans. Izzy Hamilton and Andrew Burvill come with a wealth of experience and knowledge in their respected fields.... more
Maiden call in Emden
After loading a portion of project and break bulk cargo, amongst those a gas turbine of 330 t unit weight, in Hamburg (Germany), the M/V “Paderewski” proceeded along the coast to Emden (Lower Saxony) for its maiden call. The plan was make a quick stop to load 38 pcs / 538 t /... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Before he signed the embargo on Cuban cigars, JFK sent out for 200 boxes for the White House. more