Circling back to automation 
Circle, an Italy-based logistics tech provider, has been awarded the “Automotif” project. Together with its subsidiary and 18 partners from various EU member countries, the company will work to develop digital solutions for port and intermodal logistics. “Automotif”... more
AI technology to improve safety
Hamburg’s water police department has implemented a digital model using artificial intelligence (AI) to systematically detect undeclared hazardous materials and enhance safety at the port of Hamburg. Supported by IT software firm Dakosy, the project was funded by the... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The word ‘vanilla’ is derived from the Spanish word ‘vainilla’, the diminutive form of the word ‘vaina’ (pod, sheath), which in turn comes from the Latin word ‘vagina’. more
WFS lands new contract in North America
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, has won a three-year contract to provide passenger and ramp handing services for Air France at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. Launched on 23 May 2024, Phoenix is the airline’s 17th destination in the USA. Air France... more
Balkan gateway registers record high
Port of Thessaloniki increases its container throughput. The Thessaloniki Port Authority (THPA) has announced its financial results for financial 2023. The logistics solutions provider for the Balkans and the broader Southeastern, Central and Eastern European regions operates... more
From Upper Styria to the rest of Europe by rail
Innofreight, a rail logistics company based in Bruck an der Mur (Austria), has revealed the ‘metal valley train’, which offers 24 cities, institutions, and companies in eastern Upper Styria a platform that will be travelling throughout Europe. Made up of 36 containers of the... more
DHL enters French partnership
DHL gains a new partner in France as it joins forces with Sanofi, a healthcare company. This move will see DHL Supply Chain taking over logistics activities for the company on three sites. From warehousing, inventory management, and picking and packing, to order fulfilment,... more
Forwarders see optimistic outlook for H2/2024
The downward trend has been halted. According to the market report of the European Association of International Freight Forwarders (Elvis), the first signs of an overall economic recovery are emerging. The spring revival is however causing a shortage of freight capacity. The... more
Mourning Barbara Spector Yeninas
Barbara Spector Yeninas, of Holmdel, NJ, died on 31 May at the age of 84. She was the founder of the marketing communications agency BSY Associates, which specialises in maritime, supply chain and logistics and this year celebrated 50 years of business. She will long be... more
IRS to help create UP Inland Waterways Authority
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and the Uttar Pradesh transport department have signed an mou to establish the UP Inland Waterways Authority, aiming to develop and regulate inland waterways in Uttar Pradesh. The IRS will assist in formulating the authority and... more