Rhenus Group Logistics: changes at the helm 
Moritz Becker and Colin D'Abreo will spearhead the global Rhenus project logistics unit with a dedicated focus on expanding and driving innovation. Becker will lead operations in Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Southeast Asia and the Pacific... more
A partnership to further shipping science
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has partnered with the University of Tokyo's school of engineering to launch the social cooperation programme "container management science" which began in April 2024. The initiative aims to tackle the complex challenges of the modern... more
Contargo’s new terminal to handle ten trains
After a ground-beraking ceremony, construction work for the new container terminal in the inland port of Straubing-Sand, Bavaria (Germany) has begun. The facility will be operated by Contargo Combitrac Straubing-Sand, a JV of Contargo, SFI and Ziegler Group. It will feature... more
Buying into pharma logistics
Pfenning Group is expanding its service portfolio with the acquisition of Logosys, a pharma logistics provider from Darmstadt, Germany. Logosys Group is a forwarding and logistics provider for the pharma, healthcare, and cosmetics industries with three locations in the... more
States obliged to curb ocean pollution
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (Itlos) has issued a landmark advisory opinion, clarifying that international law mandates governments to protect marine ecosystems from greenhouse gas emissions, which are considered marine pollution under the United Nations... more
DHL reshuffles management team in Asia Pacific
DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist of DHL Group, has announced two strategic appointments for Asia Pacific. On 1 May 2024, Vincent Yong (left), assumed the role of managing director, DHL Global Forwarding Thailand, while Anders Hasselstroem (right) has been appointed... more
A third UK office
Aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service has opened its third UK office, and its first in the north of England, in Manchester, as it focuses on further expanding its client base in the region’s thriving technology and sports markets. Heading up the new office will be... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A sloth’s belly hair is parted along the midline so that the fur does not soak up rainwater and the animals fall off the tree while sleeping. more
Showcasing supply chains at SIL
Two Italian companies will present their newest supply chain innovations at this year’s SIL Barcelona, which will take place from 5 to 7 June. Nova Systems and Leviahub will attend the trade exhibition to showcase their solutions for the logistics industry, ranging from... more
Looking to lower insurance claims
Groke Technologies is urging marine insurers, P&I Clubs, and regulators to promote the widespread adoption of ship situational awareness systems to reduce collisions and insurance claims. This comes amidst concerns over increasing ship traffic and a shortage of seafarers,... more