Manfreight acquires 20 high-tech curtainsiders 
UK-based forwarder Manfreight has taken delivery of 20 new Schmitz Cargobull S.CS Fixed Roof trailers, as it continues to drive the expansion of its bulk and dry freight division. The new curtainsider trailers – all built in the manufacturer’s Manchester factory – are fitted... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The Sulabh International Museum of Toilets in Delhi houses the world's largest collection of WCs. more
Scallog picks Manel Siaci
Supply chain departments are increasingly choosing to rely on consulting firms and independents for automation projects, in the face of the plethora of intralogistics 4.0 solutions offered. Manel Siaci, business development manager of Scallog, a French company that designs,... more
Gold nuggets seized on their way to Hong Kong
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at the Port of Cincinnati seized an outbound shipment declared as containing clothing after they discovered it also contained loose gold and gold bars worth far more than the declared value of USD 125. Officers... more
Savannah increases national market share
With over 2 million teu for FY/2022 ending 31 December 2022, the Port of Savannah handled one out of every 8.8 loaded teus in USA. This was the highest market share Georgia’s deepwater port has ever achieved. GPA’s share of the US container trade posted an increase of 0.7%.... more
Focus on freight
Turkish Cargo continuing to soar. 2023 is a special year for Turkish Airlines. The national carrier is celebrating its 90th anniversary on 20 May, and will also be involved in the celebrations for the 100th birthday of the Republic of Turkey on 29 October. Its market share... more
Grimaldi signs the Greek deal
The majority stake of 67% of the share capital of the Igoumenitsa Port Authority for a total price of EUR 84.17 million goes to the joint venture established by the companies Grimaldi Euromed, Minoan Lines and Investment Construction Commercial and Industrial (Ekev). The... more
Adiyaman to receive help by rail
A month after the earthquake hit in Turkey, the situation on the ground is still extremely critical. One of the biggest challenges is to get aid supplies to where they are needed. Strabag and ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) have joined forces to help earthquake victims. As part... more
Seafrigo snaps up CNMP
In the French port of Le Havre, the CNMP Group (Compagnie Nouvelle de Manutentions Portuaire) is changing hands. The Seafrigo Group, which specialises in temperature-controlled logistics worldwide, has received the green light from the authorities for the takeover. CNMP is... more
Express rail service for Chinese e-vehicles
Hellmann is now offering a door-to-door express rail service between China and Europe for whole vehicles two to three times a week. The journey takes just 30 days. The cars are first transported from the factory in China to the Hellmann loading stations, where they are put... more