Quebec returns to the business with boxes 
In Canada, the Quebec Port Authority (QPA) has concluded a long-term commercial agreement with Hutchison Ports and Canadian National Railway CN to build and operate the new deep-water container terminal. Known as project Laurentia, its CAD 775 million (USD 568 million)... more
Investing in general cargo services
Hellmann Bremen has purchased 170 box swap bodies for a medium seven-digit sum. Krone’s box carriers will be deployed in general cargo and regional transports in Germany but also in intermodal railfreight. With the new equipment, the company can provide reliable cargo space... more
Swiss Takeover Board rules on Panalpina
After DSV published a public exchange offer for all publicly held registered shares of Panalpina, the Basel-based company filed various requests with the Swiss Takeover Board. The Takeover Board's decision reads as follows: Request no. 1 is partially granted: cover... more
Nexxiot expands its management team
Nexxiot, the Swiss enabler of the digitised supply chain, has expanded and completed its management team. With the latest personnel decisions, company founder and CEO Christoph Wartmann will now withdraw from the operative business. He will join the company's administrative... more
“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