TIR live in Iraq 
The global TIR transit system will become operational in Iraq on 1 April 2025. The launch is expected to support cross-border transport by improving transit security and efficiency. TIR is set to play a key role in Iraq’s development road project, which aims to link southern... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The actress Julie Newmar (born 1933), who played ‘Catwoman’ in 1975, applied for three patents for two pieces of underwear, namely some tights and a bra. more
EU pharma flow insights
Germany, France, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands account for 68% of the pharmaceuticals trade in the EU-27, according to a recent report by Logista Freight. The study analyses intra-European trade flows in a sector moving 3.3 million t annually, with a market value of over... more
ICS wins new education partner in India
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) has appointed Sea & Beyond as its first recognised partner in India, further strengthening its commitment to professional maritime education in the region. Sea & Beyond, which is based in Mumbai, supports seafarers... more
Grimaldi supports Unicef shipments to Senegal
The Grimaldi Group has entered into a one-year partnership with Unicef to support its humanitarian efforts in Africa. Under the agreement the company will provide free ocean transport for at least 80 containers of emergency supplies from New York to Dakar. The goal is to... more
SGV calls for efficient restructuring
SGV, an association of Swiss SMEs, has called for a restructuring of SBB Cargo, to ensure that single wagonload transport (EWLV) becomes financially self-sustaining as soon as possible. This follows the adoption of the revised freight transport act by the Swiss parliament, which... more
Mounting pressure on Chinese box market
Container prices and leasing rates in China continue to fall amid weak cargo demand, excess inventories and trade uncertainty. According to Container xChange, average prices for 40 ft high-cube containers have dropped 11% since November 2024. One-way leasing rates from... more
Kinaxia – Cox succeeds Conroy
UK logistics provider Kinaxia has named Graham Cox (pictured) as its new CEO, succeeding Michael Conroy, who led the company through a successful financial restructure and secured key investments. Conroy joined in January 2024 and described his tenure as “mission... more
Cargoline partner awards
Cargoline has named its ‘Partners of the Year’ for 2024, as the company has reported. Wackler Spedition & Logistik (Wilsdruff) secured first place for the second consecutive year. Kissel Spedition (Mainaschaff) came second, followed by Hartmann Spedition (Paderborn) in... more
Swiss-Canadian cooperation on medical deliveries
Toronto-based Volatus Aerospace has partnered with Swiss drone firm Rigitech to expand its drone delivery network. The deal will integrate Rigitech’s ‘Eiger’ long-range drone into Volatus’ operations, enabling payloads of up to 3 kg over 100 km—ideal for medical deliveries to... more