Swiss logistics software heads north 
Xplanis, a Swiss provider of software solutions for the logistics sector, has opened a new office in Germany. The company’s transport management system X4Fleet focuses on helping smaller enterprises to digitalise their process even without IT savviness. The Swiss road... plus
Post-Covid shipping blues
Bimco's chief shipping analyst, Niels Rasmussen, reports that the container market experienced a modest growth of 0.2% year-on-year in 2023, reaching 173.8 million teu. Nevertheless, it lagged behind the global trend, as the world’s economy has grown by 10% since 2019.... plus
Fiege expands healthcare team
Andreas Thiede assumed the position of managing director of Fiege's healthcare business unit on 1 February 2024. With Michael Lorca, who has held this role since 2021, Thiede, who was born in Hamburg, will oversee the further development of the logistics provider’s healthcare... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Tigers not only have stripes on their fur but also on their skin. plus
CBP intercepts lethal chemical compound
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the port of Cincinnati seized a shipment containing the deadly, addictive, and illegal substance tianeptine on 26 January 2024. Officers seized the 5.443 kg for violation of the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act.... plus
Il reste des séquelles
Le fret aérien indien ne s’est pas encore rétabli du Covid-19. Du 14 au 16 février, le secteur du fret aérien a rendez-vous à Mumbai lors de l’Air Cargo India. Ce salon/conférence portera sur un marché certes très animé mais qui n’est pas encore sorti du creux de la vague... plus
Medlog takes charge of iPort Rail
The intermodal logistics specialist formally took over the operation of the iPort Rail multimodal freight terminal in Doncaster, UK on 4 February 2024, iPort Rail remains an open access terminal with daily services in the UK running to/from Southampton, Felixstowe,... plus
No buyer for HMM (yet)
The bidding process for South Korea's key global container carrier, HMM, has finally failed. From the original six bidders that emerged (Hapag-Lloyd, SM Group (SM Line), LX Holdings, Dongwon Group, Global Sae-A. and Harim) just the latter remained in the end – with a partner... plus
The dexterity of AI
Combining robotics and AI technology, GXO Logistic has partnered with Dexterity to launch a pilot programme to improve its operations for a beauty brand. Dexterity is a California-based robotics developer which specialises in AI-powered robots with human-like capabilities to... plus
CPKCR continues its H2 course
Power system manufacturer Ballard will deliver twelve 200 kW fuel cell engines to Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail (CPKCR) in 2024. They will support the expansion of the railway’s new fleet of hydrogen-powered locomotives planned for regular switching and local freight service... plus