First Tiger added to fleet 
Irish forwarder BM Transport has welcomed the Tiger Trailers brand to its fleet for the first time, following its order for 30 curtainsiders. The trailers have already entered service across in Ireland, UK and Europe. The vehicles are designed for durability with heavy duty... more
Messi knighted as logistics ambassador
Indonesia-based global logistics provider J&T Express has chosen football star Lionel Messi as its first international brand ambassador. As part of his partnership with J&T Express, Messi will showcase J&T Express' prominence not only as a logistics provider, but... more
JAS promotes Lars Huebecker
JAS Worldwide has promoted Lars Huebecker to executive vice president, global head of ocean freight. Huebecker joined JAS in 2012 and he been vice president, ocean freight - Americas region since 2017. During his career spanning four continents and almost three decades,... more
Second automotive tenant in logistics park
Garbe Industrial Real Estate, headquartered in Hamburg, has announced the acquisition of another major tenant: a German automotive manufacturer will move into a 18,500 sqm in the "Niedersachsenpark" in Rieste, northern Germany. The vehicle manufacturer intends to use... more
New York-New Jersey on track
The US Port of New York and New Jersey (Panynj) is also benefitting from the shift of cargo flows from the West to the East Coast. Altogether, about 19% more cargo was handled in October 2022 compared to the same month in 2021. Yet, volumes fell by 5.9% compared to September... more
Eco-friendly trucks for South African retailer
The Shoprite Group is the first South African retailer to pilot a heavy-duty electric truck as part of its fleet. The Scania battery electric vehicle is 100% electric, therefore has no reliance on fossil fuels and emits no carbon dioxide. The refrigerated truck can hold 16... more
Between 22 airports in Europe and USA
With Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome and Zurich in Europe and Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh-Durham and Seattle-Tacoma in USA, American Airlines Cargo... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The proverbial term “blue blood” is said to derive from the colour of the blood of the noble lobster, which is actually transparent, but takes on a bluish tinge when it comes into contact with oxygen. more
PAC helps deliver male rhino to Honolulu Zoo
Pacific Air Cargo has been delivering its share of precious cargo this year. On Tuesday, 15 November 2022, the air freight company helped to deliver Kendi, a male rhinoceros to the Honolulu Zoo from Los Angeles. Kendi, an Eastern black rhinoceros, was born in Cincinnati on... more
Bolloré Logistics picks Rania Saoud
Bolloré Logistics has appointed Rania Saoud as branch manager of Abu Dhabi, UAE. She has been part of the group for the last four years and previously held the position of key account manager based in Dubai. In her new role Saoud will be responsible for developing existing... more