Amasus enhances offshore wind fleet 
Amasus, a leading Dutch maritime logistics provider, has completed the rollout of its offshore wind fleet with two purpose-built vessels, Rotra Futura and Rotra Horizon. Each vessel is equipped with three Liebherr LS-C 100 ship cranes, enabling independent handling of wind... more
African Development Bank Invests USD 160 m in DRC
The African Development Bank Group has approved a USD 159.50 m loan to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to enhance connectivity to the Ngandajika agro-industrial park, facilitating greater integration into central DRC's economic corridors. The total project cost stands at... more
Dematic enhances Velilla’s warehouse automation
Dematic has completed the third phase of a comprehensive automation project for the Spanish workwear manufacturer Velilla, integrating a state-of-the-art automated pallet storage (AS/RS) system that adds 22,400 pallet spaces. This facility enhances Velilla's capability to... more
Key insights of the maritime safety report
The European maritime safety report (Emsafe), now in its second edition, offers a detailed overview and analysis of maritime safety, focusing on EU and international safety standards. Covering the period from 2019 to 2023, the report aims to identify areas for improvement while... more
CCM strengthens leadership with key appointments
Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM), one of the largest intermodal chassis pool managers in the US, has announced the appointments of Tim DeMichiel as chief operating officer and Deborah Langdon as chief people and culture officer, signalling a strong commitment to leadership... more
Afraa launches free route airspace
The African Airlines Association (Afraa) has achieved a significant milestone with the full operational deployment of free route airspace in Western and Central Africa. Following successful trials since November 2023, this initiative enables airlines to plan and fly direct user... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Ancient Egyptians fought bad breath with what was essentially an early mint: small gummy pellets made from myrrh, frankincense and cinnamon, boiled with honey. A sweet remedy — and a surprisingly sophisticated one for 3,000 years ago. more
UTA One next expands toll services in Europe
UTA Edenred has enhanced its UTA One next interoperable toll box by incorporating toll processing for Czechia, making it the most comprehensive toll box on the market, covering 18 European countries. This 4G-compatible on-board unit allows users to manage tolls easily with an... more
Circle Group secures funding for Seamless project
Circle Group has won over EUR 312,000 in non-repayable grants for its Seamless project, aimed at enhancing port logistics via satellite data, under the Liguria ERDF regional programme 2021–2027. As the lead partner, Circle will spearhead the development of a smart platform... more
INN-ovativ expands AI support
INN-ovativ is significantly enhancing its AI-powered capabilities with the launch of its SpediBot suite, designed to automate routine tasks in transport and logistics companies. The suite integrates with the Spedifort e-learning platform and the spedijobs recruitment... more