"Curiosity of the Day" 
The typical TIE fighter sound was made by combining the sounds of a car trying to brake on a wet road with the trumpeting of a male elephant. more
Breb creates offshore services portfolio 
German shipping company Breb has introduced a new port & offshore services division to address increasing demands in the maritime industry, particularly in wind energy. This division’s portfolio includes offshore logistics, equipment rental, and marine agency services. ... more
Sats and Sinotrans to explore strategic projects
Sats and China-based air logistics giant, Sinotrans Air Freight (“Sinoair”) have agreed to collaborate on strategic projects in ground and cargo handling services in their respective networks, including setting up gateway hubs for Sinoair in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi... more
Passing the Hindu Kush with an A321F
Ten days ago, on 17 September, Smartlynx Airlines Cargo, part of the Avia Solutions Group family, a provider of acmi services, made its first stop at Navoi international airport (NVI) in Uzbekistan. This technical stop was a scheduled part of the cargo route from Dhaka,... more
Intermodal link between Maasvlakte and Linz
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has completed the integration of the Netherlands into its own traction network. ÖBB Rail Cargo Group RCG acquired the Dutch railway company Captrain Netherlands at the end of May this year, thereby expanding its own traction network to 14... more
"BBC Houston" christened in namesake port
The “MV BBC Houston”, the second of BBC Chartering’s "Lakermax" series, was officially christened at Houston's Manchester terminal after successfully completing its maiden voyage from China to the USA. Designed for optimal cargo space and reduced emissions, the... more
Kale Logistics Solutions picks CTO
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) has appointed Tribhuwan Negi as chief technology officer (CTO). With nearly 25 years of experience in building large-scale SaaS platforms and major global R&D organisations, Negi brings a wealth of expertise to Kale. His arrival comes as... more
Duvenbeck partners with EV manufacturer
The German logistics company Duvenbeck is to become the European logistics partner of a Chinese automobile manufacturer and thus expand its fleet. In an agreement sealed at the IAA Transportation 2024 fair, Duvenbeck will collaborate with Farizon New Energy Commercial... more
Indian-made locos to be exported to Africa
For the first time, a joint venture between Indian Railways and Wabtec will manufacture locomotives for export to a global customer. The Marhowra plant will supply Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives, which feature a 4,500 HP Evolution Series engine. The plant will begin... more
Delivering parcels by river
La Poste is partnering with Fludis to introduce a new barge-based parcel delivery service in Île-de-France, making urban logistics more sustainable. Starting in 2026, the barge will transport 3,000 parcels daily from Gennevilliers to Boulogne, where cargo bikes will handle... more