CBP intercepts strange cement statues in Memphis 
On 8 October 2022, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists in Memphis, Tennessee seized two bird carcasses and palm seeds encased in cement statues. The shipment from Mexico City was en route to Odessa, Texas and vaguely manifested as a gift to a... plus
Belgium's new permanent representative
On 18 October 2022, Pascal Heyman (left), Belgian ambassador to Switzerland, visited the headquarters of the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (Otif) in Berne. Ambassador Heyman presented the secretary general of the organisation, Wolfgang... plus
CMF greets new member
The French international transport and logistics group Bolloré Logistics has joined the "Cluster Maritime Français" (CMF) to support its mission to promote the sustainable and responsible development of the French maritime industry and its influence, in France and... plus
CIT operational in Port d’Abidjan
Early in November, the Côte d'Ivoire Terminal (CIT) officially launched the commercial operations of its new container terminal in the port of Abidjan. The first vessel to arrive was the ‘CMA CGM Rossini’ (267 m long and 40 m wide), which brought in 5,770 containers. The... plus
Opening a rail link to save 3,000 truck journeys
In cooperation with the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Bau Beton has put a new connecting train into operation at the port of Vienna Freudenau. From now on, 60,000 to 80,000 t of gravel and binder will be transported by rail via the facility each year - saving around 3,000... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Agatha Christie (1890-1976) liked to sit in the bath and eat apples while inventing the crimes for her books. plus
Robots in fashion
Fiege is planning to use robots to help serve its customer, the Isernhagen-based CBR Fashion Group, known for the brands Cecil and Street One. Fiege has been working for the shipper for 15 years and is responsible for warehousing and fulfilment as well as last mile transport.... plus
XPO Logistics welcomes Carl Anderson
XPO Logistics has appointed Carl Anderson as chief financial officer, effective 8 November 2022. Anderson will replace Ravi Tulsyan, who will leave the company after assisting with the CFO transition. Anderson most recently served as chief financial officer of Meritor, a... plus
Copa Airlines brings Champ’s TGC to Brazil
The Latin American carrier Copa Airlines has expanded its relationship with Champ by adding ‘Traxon Global Customs’ (TGC) to its essential resources. Copa, which is headquartered in Panama, already uses Champ’s TGC solution for its branches in Bolivia, Paraguay, Trinidad and... plus
Improving connections to the Philippines
Japan’s Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched a weekly service, the Philippines Express 2 (PHX2), to complement its Philippines Express (PHX) and further enhance its network in and out of the north and the south of the Philippines. The service also offers improved... plus