“Curiosity of the Day” 
The open stone stairs in medieval castles always spiralled anticlockwise so that right-handed invaders would have their sword arm impeded by the wall, while defenders had full sweep. plus
Kerry Logistics introduces IoT solution 
Kerry Logistics is putting the internet of things (IoT) into practice in international shipments with the introduction of a smart sensor that enables total supply chain visibility and security measures. With this new product, Kerry can supply customers with timely and useful... plus
ABC - D(haka)
Dhaka (DAC) becomes the 14th destination in Airbridge Cargo’s Asian network. ABC will offer customers twice-weekly frequencies to the capital of Bangladesh to accommodate the country’s emerging export flows, which have seen westbound volumes grow robustly in recent years. The... plus
USA: Implementation of PTC system well on track
All necessary PTC system hardware was installed, radio spectrum acquired, employees trained, and testing initiated, by the end of 2018, according to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Host railroads' operations are governed by a PTC system on 83% of the US freight... plus
Hybrid HGV for silent overnight deliveries in Stockholm
Scania’s newly-launched plug-in hybrid truck is now being deployed in silent night-time deliveries to McDonald’s restaurants in Stockholm (Sweden). Due to noise restrictions, downtown deliveries are normally not permitted in the Swedish capital. The trials are being carried... plus
Scrubbers are the order of the day
Another contract for marine scrubbers underlines the ongoing transformation of the world's shipping fleets - and yet more business for supplier CR Ocean Engineering (Croe). A USA-based shipping company is now retrofitting more vessels with the respective air pollution... plus
Krummen Kerzers - happy with Haribo
The canton Freiburg (Switzerland)-based service provider Krummen Kerzers is steadily growing in the food logistics sector. The company has been providing storage, picking and transport services for Haribo confectionary since the start of 2019. These services are to be augmented.... plus
Spark Global Logistics joins Cargo Connections
Cargo Connections has welcomed Spark Global Logistics (SGL) Belgium as a new member. The network knows the SGL name well as its sister company is a valued network member in Australia. Robert Mrencevski is the company director in Australia, Stieven Strukeli and Ahmed Oueld Haddou... plus
Port of Gothenburg on a rising tide again
The port of Gothenburg noted a pleasing upswing in 2018. Volume growth intensified during the year and was strongest during Q4/2018 with +27%. The increase can be compared with the downturn in volumes during the industrial dispute at the Swedish port’s container terminal in... plus
4,400 railcars to ship Alberta’s crude oil
The Canadian province of Alberta has signed an agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and Canadian National Railway (CN) to lease 4,400 railcars to transport crude oil to the USA and international markets. The first shipment of Alberta’s oil will be launched in July... plus