Changes at ÖBB 
ÖBB has announced major changes in its staff, in which the supervisory bodies have opted for continuity. At the recent supervisory board meeting of ÖBB-Holding, Andreas Matthä, CEO of ÖBB since 2016, was confirmed in his position until 2026. As reported, Manuela Waldner will... more
Marguisa’s new Sawaf service
With its new Sawaf service, the Spain-based Marguisa Shipping Lines, a specialist in international container transport, is expanding its services in the Brazilian market. Since 2020, Marguisa has been operating a ro-ro service between Brazil and West Africa. A semi-liner... more
Adding Cairo to network
As of today, 4 July 2023, Ethiopian Airlines is operating weekly freighter flights from Addis Ababa to Cairo, the capital city of Egpyt with one of Africa’s biggest airports. The service adds Cairo as the 34th freighter destination of Ethiopian Airlines Group in Africa.... more
GXO deepens partnership with A&F
The contract logistics specialist is now managing A&F’s e-commerce fulfillment and returns in UK from its newly refurbished 15,800 sqm facility outside London. The expansion follows GXO’s partnership with the specialty retailer Abercrombie & Fitch in USA, where the... more
PTV launches route planner for e-trucks
The online tool calculates suitable routes for any electric truck or van, regardless of brand. Companies planning shipments can select the desired electric truck or van on the electronic platform and enter the start and destination points of the route, the payload weight and... more
Globe Tracker appoints CEO
Globe Tracker has named Joel undir Leitinum CEO, while Rich Meyers will resume his former position as chief operating and strategy officer (COSO). The board and shareholders thanked Meyers for his contributions as CEO for the past 18 months during the company’s rapid growth in... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
18 billion hot dogs are sold in USA every year. On Independence Day alone, an estimated 150 million are sold. more
Planned rules could hold back Florida's economy
The Florida Ports Council (FPC) has requested that the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (Noaa) rescind its newly proposed rules, because they pose a clear and present danger to Florida’s economy, its public safety and the security of its nation. FPC added that Noaa... more
Less sizzurp on the streets of Philadelphia
US Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted an illicit shipment of codeine syrup from the United Kingdom that was destined to an address in Philadelphia. The shipment, which was destined to an address in Philadelphia, arrived on 13 June 2023 manifested as... more
Growing through business partnerships in Malaysia
Best Express Malaysia gained a foothold in Malaysia in April 2020 by setting up a courier service. Since then, the company has steadily expanded this unit, even during the pandemic period. Now, it is looking for more business partners in Malaysia to unlock more potential and... more