Safeen Group launches UAE-Kuwait ro-ro service 
Safeen Group, part of AD Ports Group, is introducing a direct ro-ro shipping service between the UAE and Kuwait. The carrier says that the new offering will reduce long-haul road journeys, enhance driver safety, and cut carbon emissions. The service will deploy the “SSF... more
First digital shipment from UK to SE Asia
An international consortium of companies from the logistics and transport industry, including Singapore Airlines, NG Transport, Woodland Group and many more, has announced the world’s first fully digitalised cross-border goods movement. This is built on the UK electronic trade... more
Amazon Air partners with Lobo Systems
Lobo Systems, a provider of bespoke modular access solutions, has announced that Amazon KSBD Prime Air has placed an order for a Lobo Starter Kit. Amazon Air, also known as Prime Air, is a cargo airline operating exclusively to transport Amazon packages across the globe.... more
Blue stain fungi do not impair Epal pallets
In a recent study, the Dresden Institute of Wood Technology (IHD) investigated the influence of technical drying on the susceptibility to blue stain fungus infestation on spruce wood. Timber that had been subjected to phytosanitary treatment was compared with additionally... more
Ayro and Blue Ocean Fund join forces
Ayro, the creator of the Oceanwings wingsail system and provider of wind powered decarbonation solutions for the maritime sector, has successfully closed a EUR 19.2 million (USD 21 million) Series B funding round led by Blue Ocean. This brings the total funding for Ayro to over... more
Intl Medical Corps enters Logistics Hall of Fame
The first winner of the Lynn C. Fritz Medal for Excellence in Humanitarian Logistics has been announced: in 2023, the medal awarded by the Logistics Hall of Fame and sponsored by Fritz Institute will go to the USA-based humanitarian organisation International Medical Corps. ... more
Wider trucks with safety features
The Australian government has amended national road vehicle standards to facilitate the supply of safer trucks in Australia. The safer freight vehicles package comes into effect on 1 October 2023 and includes an increase to the overall width limit from 2.50 to 2.55 m for new... more
Aid flight to Libya from Leipzig/Halle Airport
Following the severe flood disaster in Libya on 10 September, the German Red Cross (DRK) has been sending the first humanitarian aid supplies by plane from Leipzig/Halle Airport since last Friday. "The people are suffering, there is an enormous need for humanitarian... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Andy Warhol had 25 Siamese cats, and they were all called "Sam" - except for one, which he called "Hester". Between 1954 and 1956, he immortalised her in a series of drawings. more
Marlink's innovation for NYK Line
Marlink, a digital solutions company, will extend its smart hybrid network solutions, including the Starlink LEO internet service, to the owned fleet of Japanese shipowner Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line). NYK Line has been using Marlink's services since 2013. After a... more