37-38/2016 Shipping go? 
There’s been no end to the bad economic news lately, also on account of firms worldwide releasing their half-yearly reports. The shipping industry was no exception (see ITJ 35-36 / 2016, page 10). A plethora of measures have been introduced in an attempt to counter the poor... more
35-36/2016 Speaking your mind
The myth that politicians are boring and their answers always vague and evasive has been put to rest. These days we’re regularly treated, particularly in the digital media, to examples of politicians sharing their opinion in an outspoken and genuinely honest way, without... more
31-34/2016 Wanted: real competition
The influence a blog can have on the “real world” was illustrated recently by an example involving Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk. On 20 July he wrote that Tesla is conduction research into the options for a heavy lorry, with the first model due to be presented in 2017. He... more
27-30/2016 Elimination or winning in Portuguese
We know one thing for sure now – the Brits aren’t in Europe anymore! Neither were Northern Ireland’s, Wales’s or England’s national team captains the ones to receive the coveted continental trophy on the night of 10 July in Paris; nor did a majority of the UK’s voting... more
23-26/2016 Records and moments
One major event is following hot on the heels of the last one these days. No, really, it’s true, now more so than at other times. As we’re headquartered in the Swiss city of Basel, I’ll begin with the official opening of Switzerland’s new Gotthard base tunnel through the Alps... more
21-22/2016 Maritime shipping sets new course
Maritime shipping is once again being buffeted by heavy turbulence. The weak global economy is creating severe problems for the sector, and measures instituted by large shipping lines to counter poor demand, such as establishing major new alliances (see also page 13) have... more
19-20/2016 Leave the light on
Save time and avoid standstills – these principles are amongst the most important precepts underlying efficiency, also in the logistics field. It is these ways of wasting time that result in avoidable emissions, idle technology and underutilised employees. Any attempt to... more
17-18/2016 Panama-papers vs canal
There is no dearth of appealing places to be on our beautiful planet. Besides your imagination’s own private oasis, as described by ITJ editor-in-chief Christian Doepgen on page 31 of this issue, I’m also thinking of a few real places that can easily be localised by your... more
15-16/2016 All in one
The major internet trading firm Amazon has been good for many surprises over the years. The US corporation frequently presents ideas to the public that may at first glance sound downright fantastic. Its drone project is a prime exhibit in this context. Whilst most people... more
13-14/2016 External impulses
All eyes have once again been on China since the global recession started. General levels of prosperity have increased for the country’s population, it’s true, and domestic demand has also risen steadily of late, but these factors can’t compensate for declining demand from... more