Cargolux introduces new online booking tool 
A brand-new online booking tool enables Cargolux’ customers to streamline the booking process and further enhance customer experience. The innovative digital tool powered by PRO’s solutions offers users a faster, frictionless, and more personalised buying experience, making... more
UK launches future of flights challenge
UK innovators are to receive investments of more than GBP 300 million (EUR 331 million) to develop cleaner, greener forms of transport. The government will provide GBP 125 million, which will be supported by industry co-investment of up to GBP 175 million to support... more
New domain for Swire Pacific Offshore
The Singapore-headquartered Swire Pacific Offshore has launched its new corporate website. SPO is a player in the offshore industry and owns more than 70 vessels. The new domain name, www.swirespo.com replaces the former one, www.swire.com.sg, and seeks to reflect the company’s... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The sun is actually bright white and only shows yellow due to atmospheric pollution, which is also responsible for making the stars appear to twinkle. more
Lee Gainsbury leaves Unilode
Unilode Aviation Solutions has announced that Lee Gainsbury, ULD ops manager Europe, has decided to leave Unilode to pursue alternative opportunities. His last day will be Friday, 6 September. Stephen Gillies, head of ULD management EMEA, said: "I’d like to thank... more
Fleet expansion follows growth in business
Walkers Transport in the UK has invested in nine Volvo FE rigid trucks as part of a business expansion with an additional FE training truck to help both current and new drivers. Since the company’s restructuring in 2017, Walkers Transport now has sites in Manchester and the... more
Dreier acquires textile logistics from the M+R Spedag Group
The Swiss transport company Dreier is taking over the textile logistics division of the M+R Spedag Group and strengthening its position in the market for garments on hangers. From 2020, the division will be renamed “Dreier Fashion4you.” “Our goal was to find a buyer who... more
Calais to receive a new railroad hub by 2022
The CargoBeamer group and Calais Promotion have received a grant from the European Union up to a maximum of just over EUR 7 million for the construction of a new railroad terminal in the vicinity of Calais. This multimodal terminal is a major step in the beneficiaries’ plans... more
Güttler reinforces fleet with turning assistants
The German company Güttler has rejuvenated its fleet by the addition of ten new Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks for domestic and international haulage services. The logistics specialist is now relying on state-of-the-art safety technology as all the new vehicles are equipped with... more
Antwerp prepares for new trade relationship with Britain
After Brexit, the port of Antwerp is expecting large quantities of cargo to be shifted from the ferries to containerships in short-sea traffic. But the shift to short-sea goods which will be imported or exported to and from the EU via the ferry ports will be subject to more... more