Innovative engines for cross-border railfreight 
Metrans, a subsidiary of the Hamburger Hafen and Logistik, Hamburg’s port operator (HHLA), has received the first Vectron MS locomotive at the company’s container terminal in Prague (Czechia). The vehicle is part of a group of ten multi-system locomotives ordered from Siemens.... mehr
ECS Group deepens footprint in Southeast Asia
Thai LCC Nok Air, represented by CEO Wutthiphum Jurangkool and Pravej Ongartsittigul, chairman of the executive committee (2nd and 1st from right), has concluded a total cargo management (TCM) agreement with AVS GSA Thailand, a subsidiary of ECS Group. The subsidiary,... mehr
PSI warehouse management system for DFB's equipment
The German soccer federation (Deutscher Fussball-Bund, DFB) organises the supply of equipment for its national football teams from the new logistics centre in Langen near Frankfurt/Main (Germany) using the warehouse management system provided by PSI Logistics. PSIwms has... mehr
Founder of Cebu Pacific passes away at 93
JG Summit Holdings has announced the passing of its founder chairman emeritus John L. Gokongwei Jr. on November 9, 2019. He was 93. He was the founder of the first Philippine multinational conglomerate including the airline Cebu Pacific and also a philanthropist with a passion... mehr
HHLA faces more volatility in its markets
The terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is satisfied with its results in the first nine months of 2019. Container throughput grew moderately due to the integration of the Estonian terminal operator HHLA TK Estonia, which was acquired last year, and improved... mehr
Volvo Group to restructure its marketing efforts
The Volvo Group has decided to expand the footprint of its two brands Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks in Europe. For this purpose, the company will create separate market units (importers) for both brands across Europe as from 1 January 2020. Until now, the brands were... mehr
Busiest day ever at Hactl
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has broken its all-time record for the number of freighters handled in a 24-hour period. On 3 November, Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler took care of 104 freighter aircraft – beating its previous record of 102, set on 5... mehr
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The world's smallest volcano is Mexico's Cuexcomate, located just outside the city of Puebla. It stands at a mere 13.1 m with a base diameter of just 22.9 m. mehr
Saloodo expands to Africa
Today, 14 November 2019, the logistics start-up Saloodo launched its platform for shippers and transport providers in South Africa, bringing the first digital road freight platform to the region. An efficient road haulage network is a key conduit of trade within a geographically... mehr
Issa Baluch wins Tiaca’s air cargo professional award 2019
Each year, the Tiaca hall of fame honours air cargo professionals who have played a role in the progress made by the aviation sector and have helped to shape and grow the industry. This year, Tiaca has chosen to give recognition to Issa Baluch, the multi-faceted air cargo... mehr