"Curiosity of the Day" 
The mathematical minus and plus signs first appeared in print in a book published in Leipzig 535 years ago. plus
Methamphetamine at the Mexican border 
US Customs (CBP) officers have seized 56 kg of methamphetamine at the US border. Officers were alerted to the case on 17 June, when a man attempted to enter the USA from Mexico in a pickup truck. After examining the car, 102 packages of methamphetamine were found in... plus
New service to ease pressure on supply chains
CMA CGM has introduced the French Peak Service, a seasonal shipping line designed to meet the increased demand between Asia and Europe. From 30 June to early September, seven additional 7,000 teu vessels will operate bi-weekly from China to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean,... plus
Expansion de transitaires sud-européens
Alonso Group, fondée en 1962 et opérant dans la logistique vient d’ouvrir une filiale au Maroc dans le secteur expédition. La société de logistique Fercam du Tyrol du Sud vient de faire un début en Inde. plus
Contract extensions for WFS
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, has been awarded three-year cargo handling contract extensions with Singapore Airlines in the UK, France, and Belgium. In the UK, in addition to renewing its cargo handling and UK domestic road feeder services with... plus
Cargo Ai unveils latest allotment feature
Singapore-based digital enabler Cargo Ai has launched its latest innovative feature, dubbed ‘Allotment’, which simplifies and automates batch pre-booking and allotment for regular air cargo across more than 40 airlines in over 130 countries. The new addition to Cargo Ai's... plus
A first for Renault in Chile
French truck manufacturer Renault Trucks has delivered its first battery-powered electric trucks outside the European continent and handed over three E-Tech D Wide trucks to the Chilean transport company Trailer Logistics. They are now in service on the streets of Santiago on... plus
FS to explore new energy sources
The Italian rail group aims to accelerate the energy transition towards new sources of fuel and has signed a letter of intent with the energy company ENI to this effect. The aim of the collaboration is to identify and develop new opportunities, such as the use of... plus
Partners for a new bunker solution
Zero North and Hapag-Lloyd have announced a strategic partnership to develop a digital bunker procurement and planning solution. The aim is to create a tool that will help Hapag-Lloyd navigate the energy transition, reduce fuel costs, and enhance efficiency. The new solution... plus
Maersk opens low emissions hub
Maersk has opened its first low greenhouse gas emission warehouse in Fredericia, Denmark. The site at Taulov Dry Port gives the company access to the “triangle region” in Funen and South Jutland. Development at the facility began two years ago. In keeping with Maersk’s... plus