APM Terminals in Barcelona enhance safety measures 
The APM Terminals in the port of Barcelona unveiled their technological initiative to improve safety at their container terminals during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, which ended on 21 November. Sergi Domínguez i Tomas, head of IT at APM Terminals Barcelona,... more
Australia's trucking industry rejects tax increase
Australia’s trucking operators have unanimously and emphatically rejected a proposal to dramatically increase the truck fuel tax and registration charges. The decision was made at the meeting of the Australian trucking association (ATA) general council, ahead of a transport... more
Tesisquare forms partnership with Tokema Consulting
Tesisquar, a technology partner enabling the design and implementation of collaborative digital ecosystems to boost supply chain network visibility, has partnered with Tokema Consulting to support its expansion in the French market. This agreement aims at combining the expertise... more
Robert Gutsche joins the Röhlig Group as new CFO
Effective 1 March 2020, Robert Gutsche will assume the role of CFO at the owner-managed logistics company Röhlig. He will be responsible for finance, taxes, legal affairs and IT. Previously, Gutsche served as CEO at IFA Holding, where he held that and other positions for some... more
More equipment for more goods in Antwerp
In Antwerp, the Belgian logistics and transportation company Zuidnatie Breakbulk has ordered two mobile harbour cranes. Founded in 1870, Zuidnatie has a long history in the port. The current order includes two Konecranes models, 3 and 7, with a hybrid diesel-electric drive.... more
Ghana to re-launch national airline
The Republic of Ghana intends to re-launch an airline starting with aircraft built in North America. During this week's Dubai Air Show in UAE, aviation minister Joseph Kofi Adda says that the carrier, to be based in Accra, would establish the capital city as a strategic hub that... more
UK: Railfreight operator and road haulier honoured
Freightliner was named “railfreight operator of the year” at the 2019 global freight awards, the UK’s flagship awards programme that recognises and rewards excellence across all freight sectors. Freightliner, which is a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming (G&W), has won the... more
Narrow Aisle hires business development manager
Narrow Aisle, the manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated warehouse truck-based intralogistics solutions, has appointed Ken Jackson as business development manager. Having worked previously for a materials-handling equipment distributor and manufacturer in the UK, Jackson... more
Ceva Logistics in the UK signs the Armed Forces covenant
Ceva Logistics is demonstrating its commitment to the military community and their families in the UK by signing the Armed Forces covenant. This document recognises the value that serving personnel, regulars as well as reservists, veterans and military families contribute... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Today’s footballs are usually stitched from 32 panels: twelve black-coloured pentagons and 20 white-coloured hexagons. more