Groundbreaking on East Coast 
Philaport, the port of Philadelphia, is investing some USD 42 million in a new 18,800 sqm near-dock logistics centre. It will be run by Holt Logistics and is intended for storing and distributing a large variety of food commodities. The new warehouse is located around 1.5 km... mehr
Smarter ports with 5G private networks
Ericsson has released its new Connected Ports report, describing smart use cases that aim to optimise port operations. According to the World Bank, trade represented more than 60% of the world's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019, with maritime transport playing by far the... mehr
South Carolina Ports' COO "woman of the year"
Barbara Melvin, COO of the South Carolina State Ports Authority, was named the 2021 SCMA woman of the year at a virtual awards presentation held during the third annual Palmetto women’s manufacturing forum hosted by the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA). The... mehr
Postpandemic commitment
Network Airline Services (NAS) have renewed their GSA contract with Rwandair in Germany and France, cementing the relationship for a further two years. During the pandemic, the central African carrier has continued to operate flights, with their A330, to and from Europe,... mehr
Rolling out LNG network in Europe
Roland and Hoyer have signed a cooperation agreement to provide quick and simple payment procedures and enable customers to use various fuel cards at all LNG/CNG fuelling stations. In future, the Hoyer.Card.Europe will be valid at Rolande’s stations as well. The companies... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In the days of the Soviet Union a beach near Vladivostok was used as a waste disposal site for glass and ceramics. Now the colourful fragments have made it into a tourist attraction. mehr
Gregory Distribution swallows Pollock
England-based Gregory Distribution is taking over the Scottish company Pollock (Scotrans), including its affiliate Pollock Express. Headquartered in Bathgate, West Lothian, Pollock looks back on more than 80 years of operation. It is a well-known in Scotland and, like Gregory, a... mehr
Das Prinzip Hoffnung
Die interkontinentale Verteilung von Impfstoffen steht noch am Anfang. Das HOPE-Konsortium aus Abu Dhabi will hierin eine Schlüsselrolle zwischen Mittlerem Osten, Südasien und Afrika zu spielen. Das Verhältnis von Hellmann zum Konsortium sowie Planungen und Vorhaben in 2021... mehr
Hydrogen locomotives soon in shunting yards?
The port of Duisburg (duisport), the German Aerospace Centre and the Centre for Fuel Cell Technology are working on a preliminary study for the development and commissioning of a hydrogen shunting locomotive. It is an important milestone in the long-term avoidance of greenhouse... mehr
Promoting gender equality in the logistics sector
Global supply chain operator and logistics provider Geodis has reported on the progress of its mentor programmes. The company aims to have 25% of its leadership roles filled by women by 2023. Since 2017, their share has grown from 13% to 18%. The pilot programme that was... mehr