Creating stability during an upheaval 
Ready for its 35th anniversary in 2024; equipped for the future. Italy’s myriad family businesses form the backbone of the nation’s logistics industry. Manuel Scortegagna, the owner and director of Scortrans, spoke to Christian Doepgen about the development of groupage services,... more
Setting standards for implementing the MSW 
Malaysia is at the forefront of global efforts to implement the Maritime Single Window (MSW) ahead of the International Maritime Organisation's mandatory deadline of 1 January 2024. Now, Dagang Net Technologies, which operates the country's National Single Window for Trade... more
Unifying rail carriage between Europe and Asia
With the adoption of new United Nations Convention unifying applicable legal rules, cargo carriage by rail between Europe and Asia will be made easier, quicker, and cheaper. This new convention will entail a number of advantages for the parties to the contract. For example,... more
Saudi Ports' container handling leaps
In October 2023, Saudi Ports, managed by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), reported a 5.31% increase in container handling, reaching 741,905 teu compared to the previous year. The number of export containers rose by 9.72%, while imported containers showed an uptick of... more
To Mars and beyond for GW
Gebrüder Weiss is working with the Austrian Space Forum (ÖWF) for the second time. The current project is a transport of equipment for the Mars Analogue Mission from Innsbruck to Armenia. According to Gernot Grömer, ÖWF’s director, this involves technologies "on the... more
Green fuel decreases truck emissions by 80%
Logistics specialist Rhenus and technology company Bosch are testing renewable fuels in Spain. As part of the agreement, Rhenus will put two vehicles into operation, powered by renewable fuel supplied by the Spanish energy provider Repsol. These trucks will make a daily... more
Gen Z seafarers: stark contrasts
The first conference for UK cadets has revealed some stark contrasts with their fellow Gen Z seafarers across the globe. The international maritime charity Sailors’ Society held the virtual event as part of their global 2023 Wellness at Sea Maritime Schools’ Conferences.... more
Flying big cargo on first and last mile
Flying Whales, a French company that designs and develops airships for logistics purposes, and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA), a 3PL freight forwarder experienced in transport and logistics involving specific maritime solutions, have signed a MOU to commercialise an air cargo... more
Bifa members take on sustainability
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has held the first meeting of its new sustainable logistics policy group. Managed by Mike Jones, it aims to identify and report environmental issues and their impact on the freight services industry. Sustainability expert... more