Rhenus presents future of vessel control 
Rhenus has showcased its remote-controlled inland waterway vessel, part of the "Fernbin" research project, at the German National Maritime Conference. The project was initiated in 2020 by Rhenus Partnership in collaboration with several project partners, including... plus
DSV Logistics expands to Mozambique
DSV, a major freight and logistics provider, has chosen the Agility Logistics Park in Maputo, Mozambique to manage storage and distribution for a global beverage customer. DSV has leased 12,000 sqm with the possibility to add an additional 2,000 sqm. Philipp Buechler,... plus
Emirates: ten years of direct Milan–NY service
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrates a decade of providing its direct service between Milan and New York, carrying more than 1.8 million passengers on the popular route since its launch on 1 October 2013 as related in our article. Completing its... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The practice of having eunuchs sing in the Vatican choir was outlawed in 1878 and actually implemented in 1903. There are even sound recordings of Alessandro Moreschi (1858-1922), one of the last castrati in history. plus
Alternative to single-use wooden crates
With Cartainer, Rhenus Logistics has launched a secure and reusable car transportation solution. The introduction of cartainer is specifically designed to offer a substitute for wooden crates in the global finished vehicle logistics (FVL) industry. Based in the Rhenus global... plus
Timber hub rebranded
Formerly known as Mimab Wood, the Gothenburg Wood Terminal has rebranded to reinforce its status as the primary timber terminal in the Port of Gothenburg. Located at Scandinavia's largest logistics hub, it plays a crucial role in the supply chain connecting Swedish sawmills to... plus
Crowley promotes Dennis White
Supply chain solutions executive Dennis White has been elevated to vice-president of brokerage, leading Crowley’s growth strategy in the sector. White was previously director of digital solutions at Crowley. In his new role, based in Jacksonville, he will build an enhanced... plus
Fnac and Ceva: tackling Europe's e-commerce together
Fnac Darty and Ceva Logistics have an agreement to establish a joint venture to become a major European player in the e-commerce logistics and SaaS (software as a service) market. Weavenn, the joint venture, will offer a unique, fully integrated service combining technology... plus
Une escale dans le nord
Nouveau site pour les transhipments sur la voie maritime du nord? Promouvoir la voie maritime du nord fait partie depuis longtemps de la stratégie russe. Certains carriers, par ex. CMA CGM et Hapag-Lloyd, ont déjà refusé cette alternative. La Russie force pourtant la création de... plus
Step by step to greener heavy load transports
The government of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has approved a policy for heavy road and railfreight transport that will reduce the sector’s carbon footprint. The first step will see a two-year trial to give extra-mass zero-emissions heavy vehicles, which weigh... plus