Hapag-Lloyd promotes Joerg Sonne 

Joerg Sonne has been appointed senior managing director Region North Europe, succeeding Martin Rolf, who will take over the position of managing director human resources. Sonne joined Hapag-Lloyd following the merger with Uasc and successfully led the Area Arabian Gulf... more
Malaysia: a new place to store cocoa beans 

Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut and Maersk have entered into a long-term partnership to build and operate a new cocoa bean warehousing and dispatching facility in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. The construction work started after a ground breaking ceremony, which was held last... more
Bolloré introduces its first e-vehicle in India 

The last mile delivery industry has seen a surge in demand in recent years, which increases the need for sustainable and efficient delivery solutions. The Bolloré Logistics agency in Delhi, India, has taken delivery of its first electric vehicle, which is particularly... more
Reliquefaction retrofit cuts costs and emissions 

Wärtsilä has been chosen to supply the reliquefaction system for a retrofit project on a US LNG carrier vessel converted to operate as a floating storage unit (FSU). The "Energos Grand" is being chartered by New Fortress Energy. The Wärtsilä system allows the... more
Menzies Aviation grows in Latin America 

Aviation services provider Menzies Aviation has acquired Aircraft Services and Consulting, a company that has been operating in airports in Panama for over 20 years. This strategic acquisition enables Menzies Aviation to enter the aviation market in Panama and extend its... more
Björn Scheel confirmed CEO of DPD Germany 

DPD’s supervisory board has officially confirmed the following changes in the company’s management in Germany: Björn Scheel, formerly interim CEO, has been appointed CEO of DPD Germany with immediate effect. Günter Pfaff will become the new chief operating officer (COO).... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" (1960) lasts 45 seconds, but it took seven days of preparation and 72 camera shots to shoot it. more
High-security storage for red wine 

Apple Storage offers its customers a range of diversified storage spaces. Now, the group is launching its new branch "Apple Wine Cellar" in Hong Kong, China, in June. The branch has a variety of red wine storage cabinets, including the first sliding red wine storage... more
A JV to enhance the Trans-Caspian Transport Route 

PSA International and Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture company. KPMC will promote the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), enhancing connectivity and trade flows from Southeast Asia and China,... more