Chep picks Alejandro Tostado 
Chep, the supply chain solutions company, has appointed Alejandro Tostado as sustainability & government affairs manager for Chep Europe. Effective from 1 January, Tostado will report to Juan Jose Freijo, Brambles global head of sustainability. In his new position, he... more
An update at Tecon Santos in Brazil
T2S has installed a new terminal operating system (TOS) to control all cargo movements at Tecon Santos, one of Latin America's major container terminals. The South Korean company Cyber Logitec, which provides the Opus Terminal operating system, cooperated with T2S in its... more
Heavy e-truck reaches range of 440 km
In North America, Volvo Trucks has launched an enhanced version of its Volvo VNR Electric with up to 85% increased range and faster charging. The e-truck is one of Volvo Trucks six all-electric heavy truck models and is specially designed for the North American market. The... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Ayam Cemani, a chicken breed from Indonesia, is completely black, including its feathers, beak, eyes, organs and meat. Only the blood is at least black-red. more
Circular Haven in Antwerp in the making
The first two concessionaires are breathing life into the Next Gen District in the Port of Antwerp. The commitment of Triple Helix and Bolder Industries is the first step towards the creation of a future hotspot for the circular economy. The partners hope to attract a cluster of... more
A drop in times of overflow?
The Chicago-based maritime intelligence provider Project 44 recently analysed the latest developments in ocean shipping and gave its outlook for 2022. Despite a steady decline in teu capacity occurring during H1/2021, port conditions deteriorated. In December, though, port... more
Denis Petropoulos succeeds Lord Mountevans
Baltic Exchange chairman Denis Petropoulos will succeed Lord Mountevans as chair of the LISW23 board of advisors, while John Hulmes, chair of Mersey Maritime, will assume a third term as chair of the LISW23 steering group. Sean Moloney, director of Shipping Innovation, said... more
Air Canada Cargo augments freighter schedule
On 2 January 2022, Air Canada freighters began their service to Miami, Quito and Lima. Starting 15 January, further flights will be launched to San Juan, Mexico City and Guadalajara. This new schedule replaces the previous routing between Frankfurt, Toronto and Vancouver.... more
Cobelfret Terminal integrated into network
Kombiverkehr is expanding its product portfolio for intermodal transports to and from Rotterdam. The provider has added a new continental connection for the transport of semi-trailers, containers and swap bodies between Nuremberg's Tri Con Terminal and Rotterdam Cobelfret to its... more
Hungarian intermodal affiliate renamed
Floyd, Eurogate Intermodal (EGIM)'s Hungarian subsidiary, is now operating under the new name Eurogate Rail Hungary. The purpose of the rebranding is to present the group’s services under a more unified front. There will be no product or personnel changes when conducting... more