New service takes to the rails 
Rail carrier DB Cargo UK and the building material company Cemex delivered a positive boost to the UK’s railfreight sector this week with the launch of a brand-new service. A train carrying 1,684 t of aggregates made its inaugural journey from Cemex’s site at Peak Forest in... more
Tests in America and a world's first in Africa
UPS's drone delivery subsidiary UPS Flight Forward has partnered with research institutes and technology partners in Virginia in tests designed to determine how unmanned aerial systems can assist medical professionals in their fight to stop the spread of the... more
QSL und Burger King prolong collaboration
Burger King Germany is prolonging its current contracts with the full-service provider Quick Service Logistics (QSL), a specialist for the fast casual restaurant sector, until the end of 2027. The companies’ move in the current unfavourable climate sets an example for a steady... more
Ratelinx appoints new CCO
Ratelinx, a logistics solution provider, has appointed Steve Horler as CCO effective immediately. Horler was previously chief procurement officer and VP logistics at GEC Packaging Technologies. Before joining Wisconsin (USA)-based Ratelinx, Horler developed an integrated supply... more
Four gantries for Conakry
Conakry Terminal, located in the capital of Guinea, and a subsidiary of Bolloré Ports, recently took delivery of four RTG gantries. Built by lifting equipment manufacturer Konecranes, the four gantry cranes were designed specifically for handling containers at port terminals.... more
United Cargo upgrades humanitarian efforts
Since beginning using Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft from United's passenger fleet for operating cargo-only flights, the carrier has operated 400+ flights carrying more than 6,000 t of cargo. United Cargo president Jan Krems: "We're proud to play an active role in... more
Dachser expanding LCL business in Americas
In response to increased demand for less than container load (LCL) services, Dachser Americas has expanded its offerings throughout the Americas. As the global supply chain faces ongoing challenges, Dachser customers are looking to LCL for its reliable schedules, expedited... more
Two newcomers join DVF steering committee
The German Transport Forum (DVF) has elected two newcomers to its steering committee and also confirmed a standard re-election. New member Hildegard Müller, President of the Association of the Automotive Industry, succeeds Bernhard Mattes, while Rolf Erfurt, board member for... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Panda diplomacy began when China approached the West and often offered pandas as gifts. Since the 1980s, however, pandas are no longer given away, they are only rented out. Zoos pay around USD 1 million per year per panda. The money is spent on wildlife conservation projects in... more
Expanded trucking services during Corona crisis
As of now, InstaFreight is offering customers stable overland transport for the supply chains from China to Europe and vice versa. Chains in both directions have been strongly affected by the Coronavirus. With this newly added service, the German-based forwarder is maintaining... more