Jahan Byrne joins board of directors at CII 
The Containerization and Intermodal Institute (CII) has elected Jahan Byrne to its CII’s board of directors. Byrne, who has over 28 years of industry experience, is director of corporate marketing at Matson Logistics, a top 25 3PL and supply chain solutions provider that is part... more
Seifert approaches the EUR 300 million mark
The German-based Seifert Logistics Group (SLG) closed its 75th financial year with a record turnover of over EUR 260 million, which is an increase of 20% compared to 2021. The main growth drivers were the logistics division and the opening of the new logistics centre in Ulm... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The bladder contains between 250 and 300 ml of urine. However, because it is very elastic, it can potentially hold up to 2 litres. more
More than 60,000 care packages shipped to Ukraine
Since the beginning of April 2022, private customers have been able to send care packages free of charge from Germany to Ukraine to support people who are in urgent need of food, medical products, household items (such as blankets) and hygiene articles (such as diapers). All... more
APM Terminals Mumbai a 'Top-Performing Terminal'
APM Terminals Mumbai (GTI) is once again listed as 'The Top-Performing Terminal' in India in a ranking published by NICDC Logistics Data Services in January 2023. With the highest volumes of any gateway terminal in India, APM Terminals Mumbai offers the lowest dwell times for... more
Speeding up digital supply chain transformation
The global supply chain visibility platform Fourkites, headquartered in Chicago, has appointed Rocky Subramanian as president, effective immediately. The veteran business executive from SAP, Oracle and Ceridian will work alongside CEO Mathew Elenjickal to drive the company's... more
A direct train from Genoa to Southern Germany
On 4 May 2023, the logistics company PSA Italy is launching the first direct express train connection between southern Germany and the Italian coast. The new train, up to 500 m long, will transport containers from Genoa to Stuttgart in less than 24 hours. It offers a... more
Bellyhold of "Biscarosse" instead of solar barque
For the exhibition "Ramses II and the Gold of the Pharaohs", which will open its doors tomorrow, 7 April 2023, at the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris and run until 6 September 2023, Air France Cargo teams transported a priceless work of art of inestimable... more
Two brand-new 777 freighters for China Post
Nanjing-based China Postal Airlines is increasing its fleet to expand its international reach. The carrier, which is owned by China Postal Express & Logistics, which in turn is a subsidiary of state-owned China Post, plans to use two Boeing-built B777F mainly for its future... more
Gruber welcomes new board member
Gruber Logistics, which is based in South Tyrol, has appointed Hans-Ludger Körner as CFO. Körner will join Martin Gruber, Marcello Corazzola, Holger Dechant and Markus Frost on the company’s management board. Körner has worked as global CFO in the transport and logistics... more