Cosco’s blockchain e-bill hits 100k 
Cosco Shipping has issued its 100,000th blockchain-based electronic bill of lading to a Shenzhen-based e-commerce customer, marking a significant milestone in digital trade facilitation. This achievement reflects Cosco's commitment to digital innovation, having served over 7,500... more
Temperature-controlled network Down Under
Lineage, a temperature-controlled logistics provider, has opened a cold-storage facility in Tauranga, New Zealand. The hub has over 16,000 pallet positions. Focus has been put on the sustainability of the site. By installing a rainwater harvesting system for refrigeration... more
John Moseley joins board of directors
John Moseley, chief commercial officer of Port Houston, one of the top five container ports in the USA, has been elected to the board of directors of the Containerisation & Intermodal Institute (CII). Since being appointed to his current role in 2018, Moseley drives and... more
Vital supplies: 75th anniversary of the airlift
In humanitarian crises, a rapid response is essential. This is why relief supplies are primarily transported by air to conflict and disaster areas. 2023 marked the 75th anniversary of the "airlift", which is closely linked to Berlin's history. It was one of the largest... more
Vehicles for maximum volume and loading height
The family business runs a modern fleet of Volvo trucks and assorted trailers from its base in Kirby Hill, North Yorkshire. The forwarder provides a diverse range of groupage, palletised and mixed loads to multiple destinations throughout the UK and Europe. The new vehicles... more
Five buildings, three world records?
Five historical buildings in Ningxia, China, were successfully displaced by 600 m in a record-breaking logistics manoeuvre. China Shipping Vastwin Project Logistics used 300 Scheuerle SPMT axle lines to complete the transport. They managed to carry all the buildings 600 m... more
Duncaster: iPort Rail to enter Phase 2
Medlog has agreed terms with pan-European logistics specialist Verdion to operate its iPort Rail terminal in Doncaster, UK. Verdion is taking a long-term lease of the facility with handover expected to complete in Q1/2024. Lifting and storage of containers at the iPort Rail... more
Eighth certification for Leschaco Group
Leschaco India, an Indian logistics subsidiary, becomes the eighth of its group to receive the Authorised Economic Operator certificate. The AEO certification is awarded for activity in supply chain security and customs clearance. After undergoing an audit process conducted... more
IRU: study maps best net-zero 2050 plan
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has assessed the effectiveness and cost of three scenarios for commercial road haulage to become carbon neutral by 2050 in Europe. Based on achieving existing EU targets (55% less CO2 by 2030; 100% by 2050), the scenarios were... more