SIA Cargo: less tonnage, better yields 
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group reported a solid operating profit of SGD1,067 million (EUR 695 million) for the 2018/19 financial year amid a challenging market environment. The group's transformation initiatives contributed to a record revenue performance. Flown revenue... more
Tool measures carbon in maritime sector
A carbon logger has been employed in the supply chain of the mining company Anglo American. It has offset the carbon emissions for an ocean freight voyage from South Africa to Europe, using Right Ship's verified carbon accounting tool and offset credits purchased from South... more
Strong start for Eurodis
Fuelled by new customers, the parcel and pallet transport network Eurodis is growing faster than the market. Shipment numbers increased by 9% in the first four months of the year. Eurodis CEO Christian Knoblich declared: "The intensive work of recent years is now... more
General cargo networks to merge
Palletways wants to acquire a stake in Germany-based VTL. Experts say that the move will unite the companies’ general cargo networks. The merger aims to provide better coverage in Germany. VTL has 90 and Palletways more than 70 national depots. Delivery areas can be... more
Giant crane for Bristol Port
Bristol Port in the UK is playing a key role in the logistics supply chain for the construction of the multi-billion pound atomic power plant Hinkley Point. Given this role, the port just took delivery of the world’s largest crane that is destined to undertake all the heaviest... more
Logistics colloquium in Zurich
Lectures at the 36th Zurich Logistics Colloquium focussed on autonomous trains and emission-free trucks. The annual event, attended by 111 participants this year, is held by Dr. Ing. Acél & Partner in collaboration with ETH Zurich. Markus Bruderer, assembly manager at... more
Denis Petropoulos appointed new Baltic Exchange chairman
Denis Petropoulos has been elected chairman of the Baltic Exchange Council with effect from 1 June 2019. He replaces Duncan Dunn who has held the position since January 2018. Petropoulos was a founding partner of Braemar Tankers and remains a significant shareholder at... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Every year about 2,000 left-handed people die in accidents that are caused when they try to use equipment designed for right-handed people. more
Japan Customs opts for Champ Cargosystems solution
The logistics IT solution provider Champ Cargosystems, in accordance with the new Japan Customs border management regulations, is now offering advance cargo information (ACI) filing to Japan Customs via its customs compliance solution, Traxon Global Customs (TGC). Champ has... more
More hybrid locomotives for Europe
Stadler Rail has signed a contract with the Swiss leasing company European Loc Pool (ELP) for ten more Eurodual hybrid freight locomotives. The batch is part of a framework contract covering up to 100 locomotives, according to the rolling stock manufacturer. The locomotives... more