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Will Damco Sea & Air play a leading role in Maersk Logistics growth ambitions?

EDITORS VIEWS

With the take-over of P&O Nedlloyd, Maersk did also acquire P&O Nedlloyd Logistics and Damco Sea & Air. Although P&O Nedlloyd Logistics is already integrated into the Maersk Logistics organization, the Damco organization is not integrated yet.

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Freight transport gets its own controversial railway line in Holland

EDITORS VIEWS

Freight trains are an excellent solution for transport over long distances. However, recent years have seen more pressure on the railways, with passenger trains taking precedence over freight trains. The Betuweroute in the Netherlands will change all that, but not everybody is conviced that the expensive showcase will be a good solution. Join for a ride with the test train and judge by yourself.


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2006: everybody wanted to watch the Hyundai Fortune on fire

EDITORS VIEWS

In the past year 2006 the most popular article on eLogistics Trendwatch was the fire of the Hyundai Fortune. Numerous visitors found this article via Google, the newsletter or via a direct hit on this website. An top ten of most visited articles.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

EDITORS VIEWS

The celebration of the new year is the oldest of all holidays. It was first observed in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago. In the years around 2000 BC, the Babylonian New Year began with the first New Moon (actually the first visible cresent) after the Vernal Equinox (first day of spring).

The beginning of spring is a logical time to start a new year. After all, it is the season of rebirth, of planting new crops, and of blossoming. January 1, on the other hand, has no astronomical nor agricultural significance. It is purely arbitrary.

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