MEM promotes Terry Blue to president/CEO 
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) board of commissioners has selected Terry Blue as its next president and CEO. Blue, who is currently executive vice president of operations and chief operating officer, will succeed Scott Brockman, who will retire on 31... more
Hungary to receive first Effi Shunter
The Chemical giant Borsod Chem is acquiring Hungary’s first Effi Shunter 1000. With the latest order, Czechian manufacturer CZ Loko has now sold more than 50 series-produced units of this four-axle shunting locomotive. Borsod Chem, which operates its own internal rail... more
Canine detectives to sniff out lithium batteries
Qatar Airways Cargo and its ground handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) have teamed up to provide an extra layer of security for the airline’s ex-Hong Kong flights, using technical detection dogs to sniff out hidden lithium batteries in air cargo. The detection... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The Maya pierced their front teeth to insert jade, hematite, pyrite or turquoise. more
Hinterland transports for EV battery manufacturer
Electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has elected PSA BDP as its logistics services provider to handle contract logistics and hinterland transports for ACC’s first gigafactory in Europe, located in Billy-Berclau, France. ACC is a joint venture... more
AAL Shipping showcases "Super B-Class"
AAL Shipping released a short film highlighting the design and technical innovations and specifications of the "AAL Limassol", the first unit of its mega size 32,000 DWT Super B-Class heavy lift vessels. This kind of vessel meets the highest possible automation and... more
Grey Orange: Akash Gupta steps into the CEO role
Grey Orange, a global provider of automated robotic fulfilment and inventory optimisation software, has named co-founder Akash Gupta as chief executive officer. Gupta will lead Grey Orange’s seasoned senior executive team to promote the company’s position as a global automation... more
CFS speeds up access to Chittagong’s Port
DHL Global Forwarding has invested over EUR 2 million to expand its dedicated container freight station (CFS) space in Bangladesh. CFSs are a scarcity in Bangladesh, with less than 20 CFSs countrywide. These facilities help pick up goods from multiple suppliers and consolidate... more
Digitalisation is a marathon, not a sprint
Renewing and integrating forwarding software with experts –the example of Lamprecht Transport. It isn’t child’s play to translate the know-how of forwarding companies into suitable IT tools. A Lamprecht Transport digitalisation project is carrying this out in cooperation with... more
Four more rail connections to Duisburg
Samskip has added four new routes to the network of rail connections to its Duisburg rail terminal in Germany. The expansion principally targets importers and exporters in Denmark, France and Italy. Separate new rail services connect Duisburg to Padborg (Denmark), Macon... more