Picking up the parcels 
APC, an independent parcel delivery network based in the UK, has signed a partnership with Parcelly, a carrier agnostic logistics tech platform. Parcelly will provide a range of safe and convenient pick-up points, at 1,250 locations in the UK, as part of the APC Choice... mehr
Cargobooking to roll out in Europe
Awery Aviation Software is rolling out its open-access Cargobooking platform in Europe, building on the success of its South African launch, which saw over 100 forwarders and 15 airlines join the marketplace within five weeks. Cargobooking is an online booking marketplace... mehr
Bergé moves to new terminal
Bergé is moving to its new terminal in the Port of Barcelona at the Muelle Príncipe de España, a new location where the company seeks to continue improving its offering and its customer service as in the 25 other ports in Spain in which Bergé is present. The company name... mehr
Procureship expands to Singapore
Procureship, an e-procurement platform for the maritime industry, has expanded its operations to Asia by opening an office in Singapore. With this strategic move, the company aims to extend its customer base for its machine learning (ML) and automation-driven e-procurement... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
According to legend, the Andalusian philosopher Ibn Rushd, sometimes called by his Latin name Averroes, (1126-1198) parted with his books only twice in his life: on the day of his father's funeral and on his own wedding day. mehr
Record funding for rail projects
The USA has invested a record amount of USD 1.4 billion into 70 rail improvement projects of which USD 720 million will support 47 short line railroad projects in 36 states. One of the grants concerns the Palouse River & Coulee City Railroad in Washington state to... mehr
Lactalis to lease dairy facility in Ontario
Lactalis Canada is entering into a long-term lease for a new distribution centre in Oshawa, Ontario, principally for its cheese and table spreads supply chain network. It is set to open in Q4/2024. The 35,210 sqm site will consolidate multiple shipping locations – including... mehr
Aus Schieflage befreit
Vor prächtigem Panorama. Im südlichen Winter wird der 1911 fertiggestellte Auxiliarsegler Europa regelmässig im Trockendock gewartet. Dabei kam es dieses Jahr in Kapstadt zu einem Zwischenfall, dessen Folgen das südafrikanische Spezialunternehmen Vanguard nach zwei Monaten... mehr
Another connection for Albatros Express
Transfracht is expanding its Albatros Express offering. From October 2023, the Albatros Express will run directly between the Austrian terminals of Enns, Vienna, Graz and the German North Sea port of Wilhelmshaven. The train will run every Monday for imports, every Friday for... mehr
Röhlig appoints global head of industry verticals
The owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has appointed Marisol Henschen as global head of industry verticals, effective 1 September 2023. She reports to Andreas Polychronakos, global sales & air freight director at Röhlig Logistics. Polychronakos: “We are... mehr