The dawning of the age of Aquarius 
Aquarius LNG Shipping, an affiliate of the Japanese carrier MOL, has conducted sea trials of its owned LNG carrier, “Papua”, using biofuel. Approximately 1,500 t of biofuel was supplied by Exxon Mobil Marine on the vessel at Port of Singapore. The biofuel is expected to reduce... more
Müller and the ice cube
The Luxembourg-based European infrastructure fund "Cube Infrastructure" is buying 70% of the shares in Müller Logistik in Wiener Neudorf, a specialist for the transport for temperature-controlled cargo. The previous sole owner, Fritz Müller, will retain 30% of the... more
Sales partnership in Saudi Arabia
Electromin und Quantron are partnering in the e-mobility business. Electromin will sell Quantron’s products in Saudi Arabia in future. With its subsidiary Petromin, Electromin runs a network of more than 700 service stations and a large truck and bus leasing company in the... more
Trailer Bridge chooses Brent Neary for Dallas
Trailer Bridge, a full-service transport solutions provider, has appointed Brent Neary as director of intermodal. He will lead the company’s new Dallas office. Neary will expand Trailer Bridge’s intermodal offerings, build relationships with rail providers and drayage carrier... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In the list of countries ranked by length of coastline, Canada takes first place ahead of Norway, Indonesia, Greenland, Russia, the Philippines, Japan and, perhaps most surprisingly, Australia. more
Cool chain on a grand scale
A thriving segment in Turkey; bulkers piling up in the Sea of Marmara. Turkey’s agricultural sector accounts for approximately 20% of GDP – and depends heavily on logisticians offering international controlled-temperature operations. The cool chain is growing strongly – while... more
Taking over the 19th short line railroad
USA-based R. J. Corman Railroad Company has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a 70 km railroad branch and lease a 32 km branch from Norfolk Southern, adding its 19th railroad to its operational portfolio. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary... more
"Beaujo" is back - have you already tasted it?
Is this year's Beaujolais Nouveau as fruity as the one of 2021? Since yesterday, at any rate, wine lovers can enjoy the new vintage of this French red wine. Flawless logistics are needed to ensure that it is available all over the world, as it is on the third Thursday in... more
The air cargo world also connects in Qatar
Qatar Airways Cargo has further boosted its growing network, with increased flight frequencies to multiple popular destinations that will benefit its customers’ business globally to meet growing demand this winter season. Chief officer cargo Guillaume Halleux: "We are... more
Röhlig Logistics picks Niels Rudolph
The owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has appointed Niels Rudolph as director of global contract logistics effective 1 November 2022. In this role, the contract logistics expert will oversee the company’s global warehouse capacities. Rudolph holds a degree in... more