Boeing rolls out new "Ecodemonstrator" aircraft 
The US airframe manufacturer Boeing unveiled its 2022 "Ecodemonstrator" last week with a livery that honours a decade of testing to reduce fuel use, emissions and noise. The Boeing-owned 777-200ER will test about 30 new technologies aimed at improving... more
Globrands revises warehouse processes
Israeli food and tobacco retailer Globrands, founded in 2000, is now using voice technology for picking and inventory for Zetes Medea. Having launched its own direct distribution model in 2006, Globrands currently operates two main logistics centres in central and northern... more
A new type of barge
The German HGK Shipping has put another low-water vessel into service in Rotterdam. The Type C tanker was christened "Synthese 18" and will be used to transport liquid chemical products on the Rhine and its tributaries. The vessel combines a draught-optimised design... more
Support for innovation projects
The European Innovation Council (EIC) has awarded a EUR 2.5 million grant to Nevomo in Poland. The investment will be used to bring Nevomo's technology to a higher technology readiness level. Nevomo is a European deep-tech company that uses Hyperloop technology to improve... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Many octopus mothers starve to death because they are so focused on looking after their young. more
Block train to Central and Eastern Europe launched
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik’s Italian multi-purpose terminal “Piattaforma Logistica Trieste” (HHLA PLT Italy) is expanding its intermodal offering and thus adding to the dynamic development of the Adriatic region. In collaboration with its subsidiary Ceva Logistics, CMA CGM... more
Greeks in front, Clarkson says
According to Clarksons, Greek shipowners are still taking the lead in international shipping. About 16.4% of global tonnage on the water are in the hands of Greek owners, although national Greek imports / exports account for 1% of global seaborne trade. Yet, Greek shipping... more
ECS Group partners with Bamboo Airways
The Vietnamese leisure airline Bamboo Airways has selected ECS Group, the world’s largest integrated GSSA, to develop its cargo operations in four countries as the airline expands its network across Asia Pacific. As to bamboo, there is a Far Eastern proverb that states “The... more
ESR takes first step in Yokohama
Hong Kong-headquartered asset manager ESR has finalised the construction of ESR Yokohama Sachiura Distribution Centre 1 in Greater Tokyo, which forms the first phase of the future ESR Yokohama Sachiura Logistics Park. This park, a multi-phase development that will provide... more
Electric low-floor vehicle collects green waste
Swiss electromobility company Designwerk has handed over the first fully electric low-floor vehicle to transport and waste disposal specialist TIT Imhof. The Designwerk Low Cab Collect, based on a Mercedes-Benz Econic, collects green waste in various towns and communities in... more