Epal Germany appoints new field manager 
Epal Germany, the largest national committee of the European Pallet Association, has appointed field manager Jens Lübbersmeyer. Lübbersmeyer will be in constant contact with member companies and users to better understand the needs of the market and thus further expand Europe’s... more
Beware of piracy - in retreat
90 piracy and armed robbery attacks on merchant ships were recorded worldwide from January to September this year. According to the most recent quarterly report on piracy published by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), this... more
Semiconductor network in Japan enhanced
Nippon Express has started operations at the NX Yokkaichi Tarusaka distribution centre in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture (Japan). The centre is part of the network enhanced to meet semiconductor demands. The Nippon Express Group has identified the semiconductor industry as a... more
Sweeping autumn leaves off Scottish tracks
Scotland’s Railway has launched its autumn treatment programme to remove leaves and debris from the tracks and help keep trains safe on the rails this autumn. Network Rail’s special fleet of leaf-busting trains will operate around-the-clock until December 2022, helping to... more
Norfolk Southern combines departments
Norfolk Southern Corporation has created a combined transportation and network operations organisation with Paul B. Duncan (left) at its head. Promoted to senior vice president transportation and network operations, Duncan will lead the team responsible for designing network... more
Grants for short line railroads in South Dakota
The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded grants for two short line railroads in South Dakota. The Ringneck & Western (RWRR), an affiliate of Watco, will receive up to USD 1,799,009 to construct two transload tracks to transport lumber and aggregate; and... more
Hänsel und Gretel taken over
WP Holding, a logistics services provider based in the German state of Saxony, is acquiring parts of the forwarding company Hänsel und Gretel, which has its headquarters in Reichenbach in the Vogtland region, with effect from 1 October 2022. 15 employees will be taken over.... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
According to National Geographic, if all the inhabitants of the earth were placed side by side, they would cover an area of 1,300 sqkm, which is roughly the size of the city of Rome. more
Italian pharma specialist renews Iata Ceiv
Italian pharma logistics specialist PHSE (Pharma Healthcare Shipping Expertise), headquartered between Milano and Piacenza with international offices in UK, USA and Singapore, has renewed its Iata Ceiv Pharma certification until 2025. This important renewal demonstrates... more
More ships and charters for Diana
Diana Shipping, an Athens-based shipping company specialising in dry bulk vessels, has taken over the “MV DSI Pyxis” (formerly “STH Montreal”. The 2018-built Ultramax dry bulk vessel has a capacity of more than 60,000 dwt. It is one of nine modern Ultramax dry bulk vessels... more