Cosco now links Contecon with Asia 
Contecon Guayaquil has received the inaugural call of Cosco Shipping’s WSA5 service, the first direct link between Ecuador and Asia via Peru’s port of Chancay. The new service reduces transit time to Shanghai to 27 days, providing a faster and more reliable route for Ecuadorian... more
CTP completes logistics park in Brandenburg
CTP has finalised the development of a 27,300 sqm multifunctional logistics park in Linthe, Brandenburg (Germany). The site includes 15,500 sqm of newly-built space, featuring warehousing, office and social areas. Sustainability measures include photovoltaic systems and... more
New China–Europe rail service
KTZ Express, a subsidiary of KTZ, has partnered with China Railway Container Transport (CRCT) to introduce a new container service between China and Europe. The first train, carrying television components, has departed from Chengdu (China) destined for Łódź (Poland).... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Razor blades for women are 40% more expensive on average than the corresponding products for men. more
Texan cats can fly!
Air Charter Service (ACS) arranged a special charter to transport 58 rescue cats from Houston TX to a sanctuary in Idaho (USA). A Metroliner III was selected as the most suitable aircraft for the 2,700 km journey. Richard Thompson, president of ACS Americas, explained... more
Javier Suárez to lead Knud E. Hansen
The maritime consultancy Knud E. Hansen from Denmark has announced a leadership change, with Javier Suárez succeeding Finn Wollesen Petersen as managing director on 1 March. The transition follows months of preparation, during which the two worked closely to ensure... more
Group7 opens logistics centre in Munich
Group7 has launched operations at its new 60,000 sqm multi-user logistics centre near Munich airport. The facility integrates various new technologies, including an AI-driven control tower, automated transport systems and real-time shipment tracking. The centre offers... more
Bremen’s ports are methanol-ready
Bremen’s gateways have introduced clear regulations for methanol bunkering, reinforcing their role in alternative marine fuels. While LNG has been in use since 2015, methanol is gaining significance. “LNG bunkering has been possible for years, now Bremen’s ports are... more
Burcombe’s new TMS
Burcombe Haulage has cut customer-related admin time by 20% after implementing HaulTech’s transport management system (TMS). The Cornwall-based operator, specialising in haulage, reports it needed an industry-specific solution to streamline workflows and reduce operational... more
Tariff changes reshape supply chains
New tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada are driving businesses to reassess procurement strategies, as Stephen Dyke (pictured), principal solutions consultant manager at FourKites, has stated in a comment. Key sectors affected include electronics, machinery, plastics... more