EV Cargo hires Jason Lin 
Global freight forwarding, supply chain and technology company EV Cargo has appointed Jason Lin as vice president – commercial, Greater China. Lin started his career with Maersk Line in Hong Kong and in Canada, where he worked for 22 years and contributed to a period of... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
According to his private secretary, the Italian writer Gabriele D'Annunzio (1863-1936) owned at least 70 coats. more
Free logistics space near Wilhelmshaven
The Jade Weser Port Freight Village (GVZ) in direct vicinity to the Eurogate Container Terminal in Wilhelmshaven in northern Germany, offers 1,500,000 sqm of high-quality business locations for logistics properties. The plots allow companies to realise and operate 24/7... more
Conversion to e-trucks requires rethink
The BLG Group is testing the use of a Volvo e-tractor for inner-city truck deliveries in Falkensee near Berlin (Germany). The deployment of e-trucks would bring the BLG Group a big step closer to its goal of being climate-neutral by 2030. However, there are hurdles to... more
Tell your children how the wind blows
Nantes Saint-Nazaire Développement, the French association Wind Ship, which has helped to advance French wind propulsion projects since 2019, and the International Windship Association (IWSA) have launched a new youth poster design contest with the theme "Wind Ship – The... more
Philippines starts "stinky fruit" flights to China
A first batch of fresh Philippine durian, following the bilateral agreement sealed during the state visit of president Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Beijing early January this year, was flown from Davao to China last week. The 28 t cargo was sourced from producers and... more
Sea-air service to 70 African destinations
Aero Africa group is expanding its operations in China and UAE by launching a new sea-air combined transport product from Asia to 70 African destinations via Dubai. The new SAS product (sea air solution) provides specific benefits to regional economies, airlines, airports,... more
La Rochelle Port upgrades community system
The port community of La Rochelle Pallice is migrating to "S)One", the latest generation of the port community system developed by Soget. This collaboration dates back to 2011 and is now being adapted to the growth of France's sixth largest port. Located halfway... more
Camilo Garcia Cervera joins IAG Cargo
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has appointed Camilo Garcia Cervera as chief sales and marketing officer. His task will be to shape IAG Cargo’s sales and marketing strategies, lead the business’s partnerships, while working closely with John... more
Boosting storage capacities in UK
A.P. Moller - Maersk is further expanding its network of warehouses in UK. In addition to warehouses in Doncaster, Tamworth and Kettering, Maersk has signed a lease for a 63,000 sqm facility at Segro Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway. The newly built property will be... more