Scotch & Soda swaps WMS 

Scotch & Soda, an international house of fashion, is implementing a new warehouse management system. Founded in Amsterdam, the company currently offers its collections in 252 independent shops in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Australia, as well as... more
From China to Malawi 

The transportation of materials for the Golomoti Solar project from China to Malawi was carried out from March to December 2021. The two companies committed to co-fund the construction of the Golomoti Solar Project, Infra Co Africa, which is part of the Private... more
FRA-OS speeds up flows and handling processes 

As initial results from the new import platform FRA-OS at Frankfurt Airport show, the new workflows and the high degree of transparency have measurably increased the speed of Consol's import handling operations. Customs is also satisfied with the digitalisation of the process.... more
Meratus going for Malaysia 

Meratus Linesis, an Indonesian shipping line, is extending its international outreach. It recently launched a new direct service from the Port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta to Port Klang, Malaysia. The 8,400 t “Meratus Project 3” ship was deployed. The latest route is expected... more
Luca Graf appointed CEO of MS Direct 

The board of directors of MS Direct Group has appointed Luca Graf as the new CEO of MS Direct. A proven e-commerce logistics expert, Graf holds a doctorate in industrial engineering. He has many years of experience in the digitalisation of logistics processes as head of digital... more
4,650 HGVs immobilised 

All in all, 139,732 trucks, articulated trucks, vans and buses were inspected for possible safety defects in Switzerland last year. According to a report published by the federal roads office (Fedro), 24,410 complaints were made and in 4,650 cases the vehicles were... more
Digital booking now available on Air Canada Cargo 

Air Canada Cargo capacity will now be available to forwarders on Webcargo, an e-booking platform that allows real-time pricing and booking for customers. Air Canada Cargo has continually invested and adapted despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the acquisition... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
About one in four people sneeze when they look into the light. more
Restructuring at Port of Hamburg Marketing 

With Ingo Egloff retiring as board member on 31 March 2022, the association Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM) is revising both operational and organisational matters within the association. Egloff has been shaping and developing Port of Hamburg Marketing alongside Axel Mattern... more
UK haulier joins pallet network 

Palletforce is adding another UK haulage operator to its expanding express pallet distribution network. Chiltern Transport will cover LU postcodes around Luton, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard, further strengthening the network’s expertise in the Home Counties and using its... more