Letmeship hires new COO 
Thomas Horst has joined the leadership team of the Letmeship group as COO. An as an expert in the logistics industry he will manage the group's operative business and actively shape the expansion of Letmeship's international trade. In his new role, Horst will take over the... more
Ceva Logistics implements Cargo Wise technology
Ceva Logistics, part of the CMA CGM Group, has commenced the rollout of Cargo Wise, the integrated logistics execution platform. With this strategic investment, Ceva Logistics will simplify and standardise all 4PL operational processes across its global network. Cargo Wise... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In Mandarin, the word shi has so many meanings that there is a famous poem that repeats the term 92 times - and still makes sense. more
LGV Training welcomes four Volvo FLs
Atkins LGV Training in UK has put its first new trucks on the road, adding four Volvo FLs to its fleet. The Bradford-based driving school is hoping the 18-t FLs will help push the business forward after re-opening its doors following an enforced closure due to the Covid-19... more
Algeciras staying on course
Many decisions taken these days to secure survival of maritime shipping routes and the concomitant services in gateways in these challenging times are dominated by government measures to contain the outbreak of Covid-19. The Spanish port of Algeciras, an important interface... more
Polish Cargounit expands its fleet
Bombardier and Cargounit recently celebrated the handover of the first of three Traxx MS locomotives at the Lotos Kolej site in Gdansk, Poland. The next two multi-system locomotives are scheduled for delivery later this month, Bombardier said. Cargounit is the largest Polish... more
CMA CGM on track in Q2/2020
The Marseille (France)-headquartered CMA CGM reported a noticeable decline in volumes in Q2/2020. Boxes carried during the second quarter of 2020 were down to 4.8 million teu (Q2/2019: 5.5 million teu) or 13.3% compared to the second quarter of 2019. Yet the carrier said in... more
Digital platform traigo launched
Developed from scratch by VTG, the digital platform has completed an intensive test phase and is now going into regular operation. The platform serves as the interface to modern fleet management, making a broad spectrum of digital applications available to drive smart rail... more
FSN Capital invests in MHP
Scandinavian private equity company FSN Capital is to take over a majority holding in the MHP Solution Group, a provider of logistics software in the DACH region, from Elvaston Capital. The agreement provides for FSN Capital to acquire 77% of the shares in the company, with... more
Second Pakistan carrier with widebody capacity
Becoming the second active Pakistani carrier operating widebody jets after Pakistan International Airlines, Islamabad-based Serene Air took delivery of its first A330-200 at the end of August. The privately-owned carrier currently operates four B737-800 (photo) on domestic... more