"Curiosity of the Day" 
In the Roman empire, coins with lewd motifs on both sides were sometimes thrown among the spectators at popular events. If you got hold of one, you gained entry to a brothel. more
Auto dolly tug to be deployed at CVG 
Aurrigo International has opened a dedicated facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky international airport (CVG) as its first operational office in the USA. The provider of smart airside solutions specialises in automatic solutions to transport cargo and baggage around... more
CFL expands its network towards the east
From 8 October 2024, the new CFL Multimodal train will run between the Bettembourg-Dudelange intermodal terminal (Luxembourg) and Railport Arad in Curtici (Romania) three times a week. CFL Multimodal will cooperate with CFL Cargo and Ecco Rail to provide the rail traction... more
Schenker sold to DSV
DSV is taking over DB Schenker in a EUR 14.3 billion deal with the Deutsche Bahn. This sale is the largest transaction in DB’s history, as its strong logistics team will now be integrated into DSV’s organisation. With plans to invest and expand in Germany within the next... more
From emissions-reduced to emission-free
Gruber Logistics recently deployed its first electric truck for Siemens to deliver goods and supplies within a 100 km radius of the Siemens Smart Infrastructure low-voltage switchgear plant in Leipzig, Germany. Covering an average of 250 km daily, the emission-free truck is... more
Largest floating sheerleg crane for Middle East
Drydocks World has signed a deal with ZPMC for a 5,000 t floating sheerleg crane, the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa. Expected by 2026, this crane will enhance the company’s heavy-lifting capabilities for offshore projects, allowing it to handle up to 5,000 t... more
USPS updates agreements
USPS has signed new agreements with package consolidators to adapt to a changing postal market and change the usage of negotiated service agreements. Under the new deal, USPS will discontinue its discounted rates offerings for packages entered by consolidators at post office... more
A new global VP for automotive logistics
Logistics and supply chain specialist DP World has appointed David D'Annunzio as global vice president – vertical lead, automotive. D'Annunzio will oversee the strategic development of the group’s automotive business. With more than two decades of experience, D'Annunzio’s... more
TX Logistik and Wascosa extend cooperation
The extension primarily refers to the further development of the existing partnership in terms of freight wagon hire and the marketing of the Nikrasa transhipment system, which enables non-craneable semi-trailers to be loaded onto the rails quickly and easily. The agreement... more
Fourteen units for Dagenham
Glencar has completed 14 grade A logistics units at Dagenham for a repeat customer to serve the Greater London area. Developed at the Dagenham logistics hub for Chancerygate, the units are in a range of sizes, from 600 sqm up to 3235 sqm, and may be used for diverse operations... more