Second cool move by Lineage Logistics 
US-American Lineage Logistics is expanding its e-commerce fulfilment abilities by a second takeover. The group has acquired Perishable Shipping Solutions (PSS), an e-commerce pick-and-pack order fulfilment service for goods requiring temperature-controlled storage and shipping.... more
US lessor enters narrowbody freighter business
New York-headquartered Merx Aviation has signed a contract for a B737-800SF conversion to be accomplished for Aeronautical Engineers by KF Aero in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Owned by a fund managed by affiliates of Apollo and serviced by Merx, the aircraft has just... more
Volkswagen OTLG chooses Marcus Edelmann
Marcus Edelmann has been appointed spokesman of the management board of Volkswagen OTLG, effective 1 July 2022. He replaces Imelda Labbe, who will join the board as member for sales, marketing, and after-sales at Volkswagen PKW. Edelmann began his career at Volkswagen OTLG... more
Major step towards network automation
Wabtec has launched its new precision dispatch system with an order from Canadian National Railway (CN). The software is designed to move trains safely and efficiently across the rail network in both signalled and dark territory, as well as provide full visibility of network... more
Cambodia gets connected to USA
The US-American NVOCC UWL service links Cambodia, Vietnam and USA. In partnership with Swire Shipping, the company has now added a dedicated barge service from Phnom Pehn, Cambodia, to its express ocean transportation service between Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Seattle. This... more
Will South Korea's truckers' strike widen?
The South Korea truck drivers' unlimited strike action, which began a full week ago, is continuing. The ITF-affiliated Korean Public Service and Transport Workers’ Union Cargo Truckers’ Solidarity Division (KPTU-Trucksol), estimates that 15,000 members started the strike rallies... more
Aeronet Worldwide opens Louisville station
Aeronet Worldwide has opened a new station in Louisville, Kentucky – its first ever facility in the area. The 892 sqm foot warehouse facility is located only four miles from Louisville International Airport (SDF). Aeronet Louisville is led by general manager Michael J.... more
Chung Mong-Won elected to IIHF Hall of Fame
Halla group chairman Chung Mong-Won attended the ceremony, hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), as a new honorary member of the IIHF Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony, which had been postponed from May 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, was held on 29 May... more
A partnership to expand footprint in India
It is an Asian-European condominium. India’s Aurus Ship Management and the European company Columbia Ship Management are partnering to form ‘Columbia Aurus Ship Management’ India. Aurus Ship Management commenced operations in 2016 and currently runs five regional offices in... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
60 to 80% of the injected colour does not end up in the tattoo, but is absorbed by the body. more