Port of Cork: recognition for fundraising efforts 
The port of Cork (Ireland) and its partners were ‘highly commended’ at the recent Seatrade Awards in the ‘deal of the year’ category in recognition of their work in securing the funding for the development of the new CCT in Ringaskiddy, which will open in 2020. This funding... more
Alitalia Cargo to lift up CSafe RAP
CSafe Global, a leading provider of active and passive temperature-controlled packaging solutions for pharmaceutical products, has announced that Alitalia has approved the recently launched CSafe RAP for lift. This container from the Dayton (Ohio)-based manufacturer, is the... more
Panalpina's AGM approves all board proposals
At the annual general meeting (AGM) of Panalpina World Transport, 62.24% of the share capital was represented. All proposals of the board of directors were approved by a clear majority, and Thomas E. Kern was elected as chairman of the board. The AGM approved the situation... more
Esla appoints new director business development
The European Service Logistics Association (Esla) has appointed Dirk Bongartz as director business development. Dirk Bongartz will develop Esla’s future strategy in the European markets and strengthen the market penetration and cooperation between the Esla members in all... more
New container train to link Cologne and Hamburg
In Germany, CTS Container Terminal and IGS Intermodal Container Logistics have launched a new container train connection between Cologne and the ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven. With the new shuttle train, the port of Cologne-Niehl is now linked up with all the major... more
London remains the hot spot for arbitration
Research of the maritime-focused law firm HFW has underpinned the impression that London (UK) continues to dominate the market for maritime arbitration - despite suggestions that Brexit would see activity shift to emerging disputes hubs around the world. Currently, the... more
Fercam takes over Maimex' operations in Asia
The logistics services provider Fercam from South Tyrol (Italy) has taken over the airfreight and seafreight operations of Maimex, a company based in Pioltello near Milan.With this acquisition, Fercam intends to expand its position in these segments and substantially increase... more
Italy:100 new locomotives and 714 freight wagons
The Italian state-owned transport group, FS Italiana, intends to expand its infrastructure, rolling stocks and services by investing EUR 58 billion over the next four years, according to the group’s new 2019-2023 industrial plan. The investments will be mainly dedicated to... more
Dachser USA launches automotive competence centre
Continuing its commitment to developing automotive sector logistics solutions, Dachser USA recently inaugurated the automotive competence centre in Atlanta, which provides dedicated customer service teams that are trained to address the complex logistics operations associated... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Sea otters hold hands when they sleep so that they don't drift apart. This is a method mostly used by a mother and her pup to prevent them from separating. Other than holding hands, they may also wrap themselves in kelp to make sure they are not swept away. more