Transporting art in Austria
Dealing with art takes time – and money – for museums, galleries and art lovers. Now a new insurance policy is available in Austria for all parties involved to protect themselves against damages during the occasional transport of pieces of art. more
Securely packed, off to India
Cargo that needs special protection is provided with suitable packaging by the company Zaugg Emballeur. In spring it prepared a machine 8 m long for a demanding transport to India. Zaugg made sure that it took the customer’s requirements into account. more
Mortrans' successful arctic project
Mortrans has successfully carried out a transport from Murmansk Port to Yamburg Port (both in the Arctic area in northern Russia). The cargo was a pilot boat measuring 16.25 x 4.67 x 4.37 m and weighing 30 t. The boat was trucked over a distance of more than 5,000 km from... more
Dachser Chile's growing LCL service
Dachser Chile has reported that its weekly LCL service from Hamburg, Germany to San Antonio, Chile has seen a 35% increase in demand since its launch in April of this year. In fact, the company will likely expand the service to accommodate the growing needs in the market.... more
DHL Group: strong showing in Q2/2020
Deutsche Post DHL Group significantly increased its earnings in Q2/2020 despite Covid-19. Operating profit (ebit) improved by around 16% to around EUR 890 million. Adjusted for one-off effects in the previous year and in the current year, operating profit was around 25% above... more
Cool air washing systems for warehouses
The logistics service provider trans-o-flex ThermoMed, which specialises in actively temperature-controlled shipments at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius, has equipped all 42 of its sites with air washing systems. The company operates nationwide pharmaceutical distribution networks in... more
Siemens: software to link up parcel handling
Siemens Logistics is launching its new Network Booster software for parcel and mail distribution networks. This solution creates full visibility of processes within a network and allows enhanced network performance. Features include full monitoring and recording of... more
Dematic transport system for Yusen Logistics
Dematic is automating a new warehouse for Belgian logistics company Yusen Logistics Benelux. For this purpose, the intralogistics specialist will install a hybrid driverless transport system (hybrid-DTS) consisting of hybrid narrow-aisle DTS and hybrid DTS forklift trucks.... more
Logistics company Martin Baur relies on TIS
Logistics services provider Martin Baur, a partner in CTL's general cargo network, intends to use the telematics software Tislog developed by TIS to simplify its processes for short and long haul traffic and stock turnover. The conversion will be carried out in two steps as... more
Best further expands its services in Southeast Asia
Best, an integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China, has announced plans for further expansion into Southeast Asia. Best's launch of express delivery services in Malaysia, Cambodia and Singapore follows its entry into Thailand and Vietnam... more