No ebb in the e-commerce boom 
B2C is it. Eurodis, a transport network covering 38 European countries, saw some growth in volumes despite a weakening economy in Europe. Without given many details, the network spoke of a growth rate of 80% in 2023. "We have more than quadrupled the number of shipments... more
Hapag-Lloyd: new head for ME business
Lars Sorensen assumed his new role as senior managing director region Middle East based in Dubai (UAE) on 1 January 2024. Sorensen joined Hapag-Lloyd five years ago as managing director area India. Sorensen replaces Dheeraj Bhatia, who will join the Hapag-Lloyd executive... more
No more pin codes in Antwerp
Starting on 15 January 2024, the port of Antwerp-Bruges will implement the certified pick-up system for the release of import containers, replacing the current pin code system. This mandatory digital platform ensures a safer, more transparent, and efficient container... more
118 t from Argentina to Mongolia
Bolloré Logistics has transported a mobile drilling rig of 650 cbm and 118 t from Argentina. On its journey the cargo travelled through Chile and China to finally reach Mongolia. The pieces were mounted onto special trailers and transported by road to Chile. The journey from... more
Change of the baton at Vienna airport
Michael Zach assumed his new position as head of all handling services at Vienna airport on 1 January 2024 with responsibility for cargo, baggage, and ramp handling as well as aircraft de-icing. Zach joined the airport in 2006. He took over the sales, finance and cargo unit... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In New Zealand, a song that was recorded at a frequency that can only be heard by dogs became a number 1 hit in early 2008. The title was: "A very silent night". more
Reducing plastic waste
Air cargo services provider Menzies Aviation has announced that it will now use Bionatur Plastics, launched by M&G Packaging, for its cargo operations. Menzies began making the transition to Bionatur Plastics in August 2023. The biodegradable plastic will first be... more
Market share won, boxes lost
Antwerp’s throughput suffered in 2023, yet the merger with Bruges still paid off. Altogether, 271 million t of cargo were handled in the major Belgian seaport in 2023, down 5.5% from the previous year. The port attributed the decline to "geopolitical tensions and slowing... more
Willig joins groupage network
The Freiburg-based transport logistics company has joined the German general cargo network Online Systemlogistik (OSL). Willig, a family-run company founded in 1985, will handle transports in the southern Black Forest, Lörrach, and the Waldshut region within the OSL network.... more
Silver bullet for Montevideo terminal
The Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP) in Montevideo (Uruguay) in Latin America is investing in new equipment. TCP, a company owned by Katoen Natie (80%) and National Port Authority ANP (20%), has earmarked more than USD 500 million for the expansion of the specialised container... more