Maersk has launched a new intermodal container service connecting the port of Novorossiysk on the Black Sea with the dry port Vorsino near Moscow (Kaluga region).

PwC has launched a new app that is available free to help people adapt to new ways of working while social distancing measures continue. The app is already used extensively by PwC employees.

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Many celebrities and businesses have taken to social media platforms to offer free or discounted access to support others self-isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic; whether it’s weekday PE with Joe Wicks, music tuition with Myleene Klass or audiobooks read by David Walliams.

DKV Euro Service organised a virtual concert, Next Unplugged, for their employees. The purpose of the concert, which took place in early April, was to thank DKV employees for their commitment and support, but more importantly to raise money to combat COVID-19.

Drewry, the maritime research organisation, has launched a dedicated COVID-19 hub page to provide access to the company’s analysis and commentary on the subject in one place.

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Tyre company Michelin has issued special guidance for haulage companies parking fleets for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. This follows a survey by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) which revealed 46% of the UK’s trucks – around 240,000 vehicles – are now parked up with no work.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has announced the appointment of Becky Martin as senior transport advisor within its Member Advice Centre (MAC) to assist the team in supporting logistics businesses through the COVID-19 outbreak.

Move4U Moving Technology has announced the launch of a SurveyVideo platform, its latest solution to enable moving companies to complete surveys remotely and prepare an accurate quotation.

This morning I walked down into town to buy Mrs Allen a birthday card. I guess this will be the last time I’ll be making this journey for some time, as I must now conform to current virus edicts.