Ayro raises funds for ‘Oceanwings’ 
The French firm Ayro, a start-up that specialises in hybrid wind propulsion systems for maritime transport, has raised EUR 10.5 million to further develop its wingsail solution. Ayro designs, manufactures and sells ‘Oceanwings’, which can decrease fuel consumption on large... mehr
Thirteen-year partnership extended
Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW), has entered extended its contracts with DHL Express to continue operating 20 freighter aircraft in support of its growing express and e-commerce markets. These agreements build on the strategic partnership... mehr
90 trucks delivered to South Africa
Daimler recently handed over an impressive fleet of 90 Mercedes-Benz Actros 2645LS trucks to logistics provider Bakers in South Africa. This purchase adds to company’s current mega fleet of nearly 650 vehicles, of which all are Mercedes-Benz trucks. The partnership began when... mehr
Beumer Group hires Oliver Schopp
Oliver Schopp was appointed director of sales logistic systems at Beumer in May 2021, succeeding Thomas Wiesmann, who had retired. A mechanical and industrial engineer, Schopp looks back on many years of extensive experience in the logistics industry. Before joining Beumer... mehr
Remarketing two combi freighters
ACC Aviation has successfully disposed of two de Havilland Dash 8-100 combi-configured aircraft. Working between its USA and Middle East office, the asset management division of the global aviation services group was exclusively mandated by Canadian North. Working in close... mehr
UECC's fleet in transition
The European shortsea ro-ro car carrier UECC is banking on new technologies - but it is aware of the realities of the market. “Money still talks loudest in the shipping industry and unfortunately the freight rate remains the overriding factor for many of the car... mehr
James Bond vehicles safely transported
DHL has transported eight original film vehicles from Norwich, Norfolk in UK across the Atlantic to Los Angeles, USA. The cars of James Bond films since Casino Royale in 2006 will be the main attraction of an exhibition at the Petersen Automotive Museum. In total, DHL... mehr
Jim Kessler now president of Ritchie Bros.
Jim Kessler, former COO, will assume the additional role of president of Ritchie Bros., a global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions. Jim Kessler has more than 20 years of experience in senior leadership positions, including those of president, COO... mehr
Seven more years in Saudi Arabia
SAL, Saudi Logistics Services company, has signed a seven-year agreement with Gulf Air – the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier – to provide ground handling solutions to its fleet at the main airports of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), where SAL handled a total of 900,000... mehr