IRClass opens two new offices in India 
The classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), has opened two new offices in India – one located in Paradip, a major maritime port town on India's east coast, and the second is in Guwahati, the largest city in the state of Assam in northeast India. The two... plus
Barcelona calls for greater port autonomy
Spain’s Puertos del Estado recently organised a meeting for port authority presidents and directors in Palma de Mallorca. During the gathering, which was held to share positions on the new strategic framework of Spain’s port system, the port of Barcelona called for more autonomy... plus
Swap bodies for Hermes
Aves One, an investor in the long-life logistics asset sector, has acquired and ordered around 2,000 swap bodies worth approximately EUR 17 million. About 1,200 brand-new swap bodies were purchased, and most of them have been leased to the Hamburg-based logistics company... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The shortest war in history was fought between Britain and Zanzibar. In 1896, Zanzibar's pro-British sultan died and was replaced by his anti-British son, who tore up all his father's agreements. The British sent in gunboats and war was declared at 09.02 on 27 August. It was... plus
Tigers bolsters international sales team
Tigers has welcomed a new dedicated international sales team to its global network as it continues to expand globally to meet increasing customer demand. The new team, which covers Asia-Pacific (Apac), South Africa, Europe, and North America, aims to grow the company's... plus
Atoun robotic devices for JAL cargo personnel
JAL Ground Service (JGS), a provider of airport ground services in Japan, and Atoun, a company that creates wearable robotic devices, have announced that JGS will purchase and implement innovative gear to support airport personnel. JGS has placed an order for 20 Atoun... plus
New direct rail service between Wels and Lubeck
Forwarders in the alpine region now have a direct, reliable and eco-friendly service to Scandinavia at their disposal. The Rail Cargo Group (RCG), an OeBB subsidiary, has launched a twice-weekly nonstop service between Wels (Austria) and Lubeck, Germany’s largest Baltic Sea... plus
747, un fâcheux hasard!
Avec 800 avions, Airbus a livré en 2018 (2017: 718) six avions de moins que Boeing (2017: 763). Côté commandes et avions all-cargo, l’avionneur US a toutefois largement devancé les Européens. Un chiffre cité par Airbus doit pourtant lui paraître insolite. plus
Quiet vehicles for chilled goods deliveries overnight
Swift Logistik, based in Langenfeld (Germany), deploys Carrier Transicold's Vector 1950 MT and Eco-Drive for delivering foodstuffs in urban areas at night. The equipment’s maximum noise emission is 60 dB - roughly equivalent to the sound of normal conversations – so there... plus
Cargo plane crash between Bahamas and Florida
A Convair C-131B Samaritan cargo plane operated by the US company, Conquest Air Cargo, ditched in the Atlantic Ocean, off the Miami FL (USA) coast last week. One person was rescued by a US Coast Guard helicopter, one person is missing in an area of 364 square nautical miles.... plus