A new rail service between France and Germany 
Modalis Group, a provider of multimodal logistics solutions for carriers, logistics companies and manufacturers, has launched, through its subsidiary Delta Rail, a new rail service from its Burgundy hub (Chalon-sur-Saone and Mâcon) in France to the terminals Worms Rhenania and... more
IAG Cargo restarting flights to China
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) will relaunch its services between London-Heathrow and Beijing and Shanghai after almost two years, as China reopens its borders to tourists. From 23 April 2023, IAG Cargo customers will be able to export... more
Reliable Airlines appoints Tom Klassen
Reliable Airlines, a cargo airline based in Albuquerque formerly known as as Airdialog, has appointed Tom Klassen as president and director of operations to support the growth of operations and future integration of safety-enhancing systems developed by its parent company... more
Customs brokerage team ready to serve
In response to changes in US Customs regulations and to promote efficiency, Lynden Logistics has created a customs brokerage team to centralise all customs requests in the Lynden system. The US Customs changes included a transition to a national permit model allowing customs... more
General cargo network increases IT security
Mobile Device Management (MDE) tools must be regularly replaced to ensure the quality and stability of a company’s services. IDS has therefore launched the sixth generation of scanners with the latest technology and state-of-the-art applications. More than 5,000 new MDE... more
Grimaldi takes over new G5-class vessel
Naples-based Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the "Great Antwerp" at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Company in Ulsan (South Korea). This newbuilding is one of a series of ships designed to respond more efficiently to the demand for quality transport services on deep... more
90 years ago today - Macon follows Akron
The US airship Macon (ZRS-5) took off on its maiden voyage on 21 April 1933. However, the joyous event took place only 17 days after the crash of its sister ship Akron (ZRS-4), which killed 73 of 76 people on board. With a length of almost 240 m and a volume of 180,000 cbm,... more
First maritime container terminal in Michigan
At the beginning of April 2023, the port of Monroe welcomed Gretchen Witmer, governor of the state of Michigan, to a tour and a press conference. She was the first state governor to visit a port in Michigan in an official capacity. At this occasion, the port announced its... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
There can be up to 100,000 neurons in a piece of brain the size of a grain of sand. more
Tobias Behncke now heading Retrack Germany
Tobias Behncke (left) took charge of Retrack Germany on 1 April 2023. His new role at VTG gives him responsibility for Retrack Germany’s pan-European traction and logistical services. Having worked in the transportation and rail logistics industry for over 20 years, Behncke... more