“Curiosity of the Day” 
The 1912 Olympics in Stockholm was the last time that solid gold medals were presented – after that they were gold-plated. more
Swiss Post sets parcel record 
Swiss Post posted new record figures in 2018 because increasing numbers of customers order online. The increase in parcel volumes (+6.7%) and small imported shipments weighing up to 2 kg (+14%) grew markedly. Switzerland’s mail service provider handled 138 million... more
China Navigation snaps up part of Hamburg Süd
The China Navigation Company (CNCo), a Swire Group subsidiary, and Hamburg Süd, a Maersk affiliate, have come to an agreement. Cnco will acquire Hamburg Süd's bulk shipping business which includes Rudolf A. Oetker (RAO), Furness Withy Chartering and Alianca Navegacão... more
“We’ll continue to grow”
The way the airfreight sector has been treated by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has caused some irritation of late. Bart Pouwels recently gave us the low-down on the hub’s long-term strategy. After ten years in the freight division he became head of cargo last year. more
UK forwarder invests heavily in fleet expansion
In 2018, one of the UK’s major multimodal and logistics organisations ploughed over GBP 1 million (EUR 1.38 million) into its vehicle fleet. Sussex-based Kingscote Rojay (KRL), a Palletways member, invested in a mixture of 18 t, 12 t and 7.5 t vehicles, all of which are euro... more
Baltic Sea ports set up new cooperation project
Small and medium-sized ports on the southern Baltic Sea coast are working together on a project named South Baltic transport loops. The main focus will be on the waterside development and expansion of partner ports. Moreover, special attention will be paid to the ports’... more
First Cargologic Germany freighter lands at future base
A B737 freighter operated by Cargologic Germany (CLG), the very first to be painted in the new airline’s colours, landed at Leipzig/Halle airport for the very first time last week. Managing director Ulrich Ogiermann (centre) and accountable manager Dierk Näther (right) welcomed... more
Canadian firm introduces outsourcing fleet solution
Montreal (Canada)-based Andy Transport has launched its newest business venture: Tristan Cartage. The new company is an outsourcing fleet solution (truck and driver) for local and regional fluctuating transport needs. Tristan Cartage’s target customers are other for-hire... more
LoManto Aurichio named CII executive director
The New Jersey based Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) has named Lisa LoManto Aurichio as executive director. She will assume the role held by Barbara Spector Yeninas since 1985. Yeninas has now taken on the position of senior advisor. Michael J. DiVirgilio,... more
Tigers accelerates air cargo exports in Australia
Tigers Australia is ready for the new nationwide piece-level security requirements for all air cargo export goods after investing in new screening technology to maintain speedy handling in Perth. The equipment includes state-of-the-art X-ray equipment, two explosive trace... more