"Curiosity of the Day" 
The journalist Clare Hollingworth (1911-2017), who was the first journalist to report the outbreak of the Second World War, had then been working as a correspondent for only three days. plus
New warehouse in northern UK 
UK-based Bertling Logistics has opened a warehouse at the Port of Middlesbrough. The 2,500 sqm facility also operates an electric Citroen Van and a 5Te CAT electric forklift truck. These vehicles enable Bertling to offer carbon-free collection of cargoes within a radius of 160... plus
Five lions and a tiger move to Africa
DHL Global Forwarding has continued its commitment to supporting wildlife by assisting a conservation organisation with the rescue five lions and one tiger from captivity. On behalf of Warriors of Wildlife, the wild cats, all born in Ukraine, were relocated safely to South... plus
Ports in India prepare for the worst
The Indian Register of Shipping recently prepared disaster management plans (DMP) for ports operated by the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), covering the ports of Alang, Bhavnagar, Jafrabad, Mandvi, Okha, Porbandar and Veraval. These DMPs support ports in responding promptly in... plus
General cargo service for Balkan and Baltic states
PKP Cargo Connect (PKPCC) is introducing a road haulage network for general cargo (groupage freight) linking the Baltic and the Balkans. From January, pallet handling will be available for the smallest orders which opens up new opportunities for single load volumes when... plus
Ethiopian Cargo: new online booking platform
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest network operator, has launched a new feature that enables customers to make online reservations for their cargo. With the platform, customers can check flight schedules, space availability, loadability of freight and... plus
Duisport Facility Logistics appoints Jan Gass
Jan Gass took over as managing director of Duisport Facility Logistics (DFL) and head of terminal operations on 1 January. He succeeded Thomas Schlipköther, who is concentrating on his central function as a Duisport board member. Gass shares the leadership of DFL with Jörg... plus
Guess what?
Guess has contracted Arvato Supply Chain Solutions to handle the online business and distribution of its fashion brand. The international supply chain and e-commerce services provider offers logistics services at the Clip warehouse centre in Jasin near Poznań (Poland). In a... plus
Spanish reefer rail service launched
One day and 12 hours is the transit time for the new rail service for reefer cargo that connects Algeciras and Marin in Spain. Operated by Maersk, the trains depart from Algeciras port in Cadiz and arrive at Marin port (Pontevedra) every Friday at midday. This is Spain's... plus
VCFI reports stabilised growth
The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI), which measures the trend and evolution of container transport costs by sea from the port of Valencia (Spain), closed the year with a 4.14% increase in December compared to November. This rise continues the trend of the last... plus