UPS supports the fight against coronavirus 
Recently, the White House through the rapid-response taskforce for coronavirus testing Ssites asked UPS to assist with the logistics planning and operations to support the opening and regular operation of drive-up coronavirus community-based testing sites in several cities. UPS... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
You can still stay at the world’s oldest hotel, Nisiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan, which was founded in 705 AD. plus
Les nettoyeurs de l’extrême
Lorsqu’un incendie éclate sur des cargos, qu’ils perdent des boîtes ou sombrent, Ardent est là. Bas Michiels, directeur général, évoque une activité de niche passionnante. plus
Pandemic forces Renault to suspend production
In order to protect its employees and to contribute to the measures requested by the French government to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the French truck manufacturer Renault Trucks has closed its four French production plants in Lyon, Bourg-en-Bresse,... plus
Special authorisation of Baltic Exchange
Baltic Exchange Information Services (Beisl), the Baltic Exchange’s and Singapore Exchange's (SGX) subsidiary, has been authorised by the UK’s financial conduct authority (FCA) as a benchmark administrator under the EU benchmarks regulation. Thus, the Baltic Exchange’s daily... plus
Air cargo plays essential role against Covid-19
Since the Covid-19 crisis began, air cargo has been a vital partner in delivering much-needed medicines, medical equipment (including spare parts/repair components), and in keeping global supply chains functioning for the most time-sensitive materials. This has been done through... plus
New head of partner account management
Route optimisation is a big growth market within the logistics industry – not least because of the immense potentials with regard to reducing costs, enhancing process efficiency and cutting CO2 emissions. In response to increasing demand, gts systems and consulting, the... plus
VPI: guarantee rail logistics across Europe
Private wagon keepers operating across Europe have taken all the necessary measures to keep supply chains up and running as far as possible so that they can deliver goods and materials to the economy and the population during the Covid-19 pandemic even if there is a lockdown.... plus
Gebrüder Weiss continues upward trend
Gebrüder Weiss looks back on a successful 2019. With an uptick of 2%, the company generated a preliminary net turnover of EUR 1.7 billion (2018: EUR 1.67 billion) in FY 2019. "It was a good year. Despite difficult economic conditions, we witnessed a positive development... plus
Japan Airlines transforms cargo terminal ops
IBS Software, a worldwide leader of SaaS solutions to the aviation industry, has announced a contract with Japan Airlines (JAL) for the implementation of "iCargo", a comprehensive cargo sales, inventory and reservations system that manages air cargo operations and... plus