General cargo network increases IT security 
Mobile Device Management (MDE) tools must be regularly replaced to ensure the quality and stability of a company’s services. IDS has therefore launched the sixth generation of scanners with the latest technology and state-of-the-art applications. More than 5,000 new MDE... plus
Grimaldi takes over new G5-class vessel
Naples-based Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the "Great Antwerp" at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Company in Ulsan (South Korea). This newbuilding is one of a series of ships designed to respond more efficiently to the demand for quality transport services on deep... plus
90 years ago today - Macon follows Akron
The US airship Macon (ZRS-5) took off on its maiden voyage on 21 April 1933. However, the joyous event took place only 17 days after the crash of its sister ship Akron (ZRS-4), which killed 73 of 76 people on board. With a length of almost 240 m and a volume of 180,000 cbm,... plus
First maritime container terminal in Michigan
At the beginning of April 2023, the port of Monroe welcomed Gretchen Witmer, governor of the state of Michigan, to a tour and a press conference. She was the first state governor to visit a port in Michigan in an official capacity. At this occasion, the port announced its... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
There can be up to 100,000 neurons in a piece of brain the size of a grain of sand. plus
Tobias Behncke now heading Retrack Germany
Tobias Behncke (left) took charge of Retrack Germany on 1 April 2023. His new role at VTG gives him responsibility for Retrack Germany’s pan-European traction and logistical services. Having worked in the transportation and rail logistics industry for over 20 years, Behncke... plus
Robots to replace manual order picking
Small parts logistics company Sabag Lucerne is investing in an auto store. In future, small products for DIY and home improvement stores (plumbing and sanitary equipment, for instance) may be stored compactly the company's headquarters in Rothenburg (Switzerland), from where all... plus
Cap sur l’avenir
Grimaldi Group investit dans les structures et la flotte. L’armement napolitain poursuit sur la voie des investissements en 2023. Cinq PCTC pour véhicules routiers vont renforcer les services entre l’Europe, l’Afrique, le Proche-Orient et l’Extrême-Orient. L’achat de sites... plus
Record number of containers as a birthday present
South Carolina Ports in USA celebrated the five-year anniversary of Inland Port Dillon with a record number of containers handled at the rail-served inland port in March this year. The creation of Inland Port Dillon follows the success of SC Ports’ first inland port in Greer,... plus
VF 8 vehicles from Vietnam to North America
Vinfast, a member of Vingroup, has announced the shipment of the second batch of 1,879 VF 8 vehicles to USA and Canada. The vehicles destined for USA are expected to arrive in May 2023, with the rest to reach Canada in June 2023. The vessel “Silver Queen” loaded its cargo... plus