Pyka secures FAA authorisation for USA 
Pyka, a manufacturer of large-scale highly automated electric aircraft for crop protection and cargo transport, has received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its zero-emission Pelican Spray aircraft for crop protection commercially... mehr
«Wir bleiben agil und aktiv» 
Im Gespräch mit Daniel Stein, CEO, Nova Traffic. Mit Engagement und Glück, das man sich hier und da auch erarbeitet, ist Nova Traffic mit Sitz in Kloten bei Zürich seit 1982 auf dem Transport- und Logistikmarkt. Ihren runden Geburtstag feierten die «Speditionsartisten» passend... mehr
Dynamische Flexi- und Isotanks
Neue Plattform für Angebot und Services von Flüssigkeitsbehältern im Transportsegment. Während z.B. die Zahl der regulären Container inzwischen für die Nachfrage ausreicht, ist die Sättigung des Markts für Flüssiggüter-Tanks noch lange nicht erreicht. Die Plattform tank4swap aus... mehr
Iata data show weak market conditions
The international air transport association (Iata) released its data survey on global air cargo markets for May 2023, showing weak market conditions. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (ctk), fell 5.2% compared to May 2022 (-6.0% for international operations).... mehr
Shipping line launches express rail shuttle
At the beginning of July, CMA CGM introduced the Duisburg express rail shuttle as an expansion of its intermodal services. The new train connects Duisburg in Germany’s Ruhr region with Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Taking one day to complete the journey, the shuttle runs... mehr
First fully certified FRCs in service
Jettainer is sourcing the first fully certified fire-resistant (FRCs) AMX air cargo containers from US ULD manufacturer Satco. They are certified in accordance with the latest technical standard orders C90e specifications defined by the Federal Aviation Authority. The FRCs can... mehr
Elcome: a bridgehead in Vancouver
The Dubai-headquartered maritime systems and services provider company Elcome International has opened a new office in Vancouver, Canada. It is its first presence in North America. Elcome plans to use the new sales and service centre near the Port of Vancouver as a means to... mehr
Canada investing in rail safety
Canada’s government has earmarked a multi-year investment of more than CAD 10 million (EUR 6.9 million) for a rail infrastructure project in Port-Daniel-Gascons, Québec. The project will involve installing a large retaining wall to protect the cliffs along the coastline... mehr
Rerouting Transpacific-West Coast service
The Alliance member Hapag-Lloyd has announced that, "in consideration of the present market situation, the Alliance will make changes to the Asia to Transpacific-West Coast Network by temporarily suspending the PS5 service and enhancing the existing PS3, PS6, and PS7... mehr
Bruna Ventura to be managing director for Brazil
Global logistics provider Rhenus Group has appointed Bruna Ventura as managing director of Rhenus Brazil. She will succeed Paul Schabbel, who will take over a new role in the organisation. Ventura has more than 16 years of leadership and management experience in the... mehr