FM Logistic picks Nicolas Chéné 
FM Logistic has appointed Nicolas Chéné as group business solution transport director to lead the company’s transport division. Born in 1973, Chéné has spent his entire career in the international transport and logistics industry. Prior to joining FM Logistic, he was head of... plus
Another concept for ammonia as shipping fuel
Japanese liner K Line and Shin Kurushima Dock have joint AIP for the concept design of an ammonia fuelled car carrier from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK). As ammonia fuel does not emit carbon dioxide (CO2) during combustion, it is attracting attention as a next-generation... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Iceland grows 2 cm wider every year as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, on which the island is located, expands. plus
Second warehouse at Bournemouth Airport
Transport and logistics firm Shears has put its new transport facility into operation. The hub is located in Bournemouth Airport’s Aviation Business Park, just a few hundred metres from the company’s existing premises. The 6,500 sqm warehouse, which has recently been fully... plus
Switzerland adopts EU law for professional drivers
From 1 March 2022, Switzerland will adapt a number of its regulations on the initial and further training of professional drivers to EU law. The change comes after the EU amended its legislation in this area in May 2020. With the amendments, the Swiss Federal Council not... plus
UTLC ERA: 80% of all broad gauge transports
In 2021, the increase in economic activity also boosted demand for logistic services, resulting in a rapid growth of railway traffic between Europe and China. By the end of 2021, the volume of railway container transportation between the two largest world economies will approach... plus
One for road and load
Nicholas Minde is going back to his roots. He is returning to Kuehne + Nagel in January 2022 to head the logistics provider's European overland operations as senior vice president road load logistics Europe. Minde succeeds Uwe Hoett, who is leaving the company for private... plus
A closer look at Christmas consumption
In its latest analysis, Copenhagen-based maritime intelligence provider Sea-Intelligence underlined that, while demand in USA maintains record levels, it is partially hampered by supply chain ruptures. Data proves that personal consumption in the country reached record levels in... plus
Trial run for smart freight wagons
TX Logistik (TXL) and Mercitalia Intermodal are launching a pilot project to test the use of innovative sensors and communication technologies in combined transport (CT). The project for a smarter goods train is intended to run for 15 months. In the pilot, several freight... plus
Start-up expands in Asia
The Singapore-based startup Pickupp raised USD 37 million in its series B funding round, closing its third fundraise in 13 months. The main investor was Jardine Matheson, a diversified Asian-based group with a broad portfolio of market-leading businesses. Other investors... plus