"Curiosity of the Day" 
The word "television" was probably invented by the Russian scientist Constantin Perskyi (1854-1906), who used it during his lecture at the International Electricity Congress in Paris on 25 August 1900. more
CBP seizes 100 shipments of counterfeit products 
During a one-week period in July, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intensified inspections on incoming shipments moving through the Cincinnati Port of Entry. On 10 – 14 July, during the special operation “home plate”, officers focused enforcement efforts on... more
A Swiss purchase for Japanese logistics group
Nippon Express is acquiring the Tramo group, a European shipper specialising in luxury furniture markets. The deal is estimated to be worth just over 10 billion yen (USD 68 million). By buying Tramo, Nippon Express aims to boost its competitiveness abroad, as a shrinking... more
DHL GF: strategic appointments in Asia Pacific
DHL Global Forwarding (DHL GF), the freight specialist arm of DHL Group, has announced three leadership appointments in Asia Pacific with the upcoming retirement of Kelvin Leung and Charles Kauffman. Karsten Michaelis (left), previously SVP ocean freight DHL GF Asia Pacific,... more
Switzerland: milk runs with all-electric vehicle
Designwerk recently delivered the first all-electric milk van to Zgraggen Transport. With this vehicle, around 93 t of CO2 can be saved annually, making local milk collection in the Swiss canton of Uri emission-free, the two companies said. The vehicle covers a distance of... more
Drought hits Panama Canal shipping
The ongoing drought at the Panama Canal, a critical global shipping route, has led to prolonged ship delays. In response, the Panama Canal Authority has extended shipping restrictions until 2 September 2023, limiting daily passages from 36 to 32 ships and requiring vessels to be... more
Sail and fly by air-ship
A shipping line goes its own way. MSC Air Cargo recently added a second Boeing B777F to its fleet, and took a majority stake in Italy’s Aliscargo Airlines. It has plans to take on two more wide-body freighters in the next six months and is seeking a new operating licence. more
Fercam to form groupage and contract logistics JV
Dachser and Fercam strengthen groupage and contract logistics business in Italy Press release - 23 August 2023 14:30 Press release: Dachser and Fercam strengthen groupage and contract logistics business in Italy Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Download as PDF Long-standing... more
First goods trains move through east tunnel
After the devastating accident a fortnight ago, goods trains began to run through the Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT) again yesterday (23.8.). The first goods train, a Rail Care composition, entered the tunnel from the south. The second was a mail train from the north. Due to the... more
Metrans to extend its Pure network
The rail carrier will integrate the inland terminals Duisburg in Germany and Indija in Serbia into its CO₂-free transport system on 1 September 2023. The ports of Wilhelmshaven (Germany), Gdansk (Poland), Rotterdam (The Netherlands), Trieste (Italy) and Rijeka (Croatia) will... more