Better protection for refrigerated cargo 
Locotranssped has further enhanced its intermodal logistics services by introducing the Thermo Kare 24/7 fleet monitoring service. It leverages Thermo King’s central monitoring solution which combines real-time monitoring of the refrigerated fleet, remote-diagnosis, and... more
KLN strikes a deal in France
Kerry Logistics Network (KLN) has acquired a majority stake in a French forwarding company, enhancing its capabilities in the European and African markets. Business By Air SAS (BBA) has been KLN’s agent for its French operations since 2016. During eight years of... more
Cashless payments for cargo collection
Cathay Cargo Terminal is the first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to introduce a business-to-business (B2B) e-payment solution, as it partners with the global cargo payment platform Paycargo to offer a secure, user-friendly, and efficient digital payment method for import cargo... more
Wascosa welcomes new CSO
Wascosa has appointed Christian Theis as chief sales officer and new member of the executive board. He took up his new role on 1 March 2024 and brings with him many years of experience in European rail logistics, including as managing director of Wanne-Herner Eisenbahn und Hafen... more
Partnership for eco-friendly seas
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has partnered with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) to develop autonomous and green energy vessels. Signed on 2 March 2024, the MOU aims to enhance innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry. IRS will provide... more
Surprise: a hazmat warehouse
Rinchem, a specialist in chemical supply chain management, has opened a custom-built hazmat warehouse on an area of 11,475 sqm in Surprise near Phoenix, Arizona. The site enables direct access to the local semiconductor industry. Rinchem has been looking to expand its... more
Regular road groupage service launched
Global supply chains are becoming increasingly time-sensitive, and demand for reliable transport solutions within Europe has surged. Cargo-Partner Spain has therefore expanded and restructured its groupage road haulage solutions, now offering regular international connections... more
Training options for the air cargo industry
The international air cargo association Tiaca has launched an air cargo training library- a platform to assist companies in the industry in their search for suitable training solutions. The initiative will serve as a convenient global repository for courses offered by many... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Almost two thirds of all astronauts vomit when they experience zero gravity in space for the first time. more
An addition to Astre Group
The French Astre Group has integrated Transports STNI as a new member into its network. Based in Varennes-sur-Fouzon, STNI provides logistics services in Normandy, the Southeast, and the Paris region in France. Since its foundation in 2011, it has amassed a portfolio in... more