Driving global diversity, equity and inclusion 
BDP International, headquartered in Philadelphia, has named Nina Olatoke VP, global diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). She will maintain her current role as VP, human resources for the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions of the privately-held global logistics and... mehr
From candies to Covid-19 vaccines
Delta Cargo is marking its 75th anniversary this month, tracing its humble beginnings from a shipment of 90 kg of freshly picked mushrooms loaded aboard a DC-3 destined for Atlanta. That first week of operation in 1946, the airline carried a little bit of everything to... mehr
Expanding circus fleet
Renault recently delivered three T 4x2 tractor units to the Swiss Circus Knie. The vehicles are the third batch of Renault trucks to expand Swiss national circus' fleet since it started its tour this year. The trucks will be used for long distance transports with caravans... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The gentian Gentiana quadrifaria is the most weather-sensitive plant. It only needs ten seconds to close its calyx when the temperature drops. mehr
More Seafrigo in Antwerp
The joint venture that Le Havre-headquartered Seafrigo’s recently launched with Antwerp Cold Stores to form the basis for its new LCL (less-than-container) reefer service between the Belgian city and New York City, is growing. The company has therefore decided to further expand... mehr
CMA CGM banks on development in Indonesia
The CMA CGM Group has launched its fourth container depot in Indonesia. The site in Cakung, East Jakarta, covers a surface of 35 000 sqm and has an operating capacity of more than 4,000 teu. Indonesia exports paper and rubber as well as manufactured garments, footwear and... mehr
Seenot einmal anders
Die Melodie ist bekannt, aber das Lied nimmt kein Ende. Die grossen Carrier maximieren ihre Gewinne nicht nur mit explodierenden Preisen bei fragwürdiger Leistungsqualität, sondern haben auch ihre Gebührenstruktur nicht der Ausnahmesituation angepasst. mehr
Maritime expands in Scotland
DB Cargo UK plans to lease its Mossend EuroTerminal railfreight facility to Maritime Intermodal with effect from 1 October 2021. Maritime Intermodal took over the lease of DB’s intermodal railfreight facilities in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and Trafford Park in Manchester two... mehr
Freightos for Qatar Airways Cargo worldwide
Qatar Airways Cargo started to roll out "Webcargo by Freightos" across the rest of the world, yesterday, 23 August 2021. Since launching Webcargo in February 2021 in France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Spain and the Netherlands, the Middle Eastern airline has... mehr
CHI takes over Frankfurt-based customs expert
Following the takeover of SchüMa Service in May, the CHI Group is now managing the specialist for customs clearance, in particular the presentation and distribution of goods to be declared, under the name “CHI Customs Clearance Services”. Kai Domscheit, CEO, CHI Deutschland... mehr