Behrens becomes Deugro CCO 
Project logistics specialist Deugro has appointed Steffen Behrens as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), effective immediately. Behrens, who joined Deugro in 2017, previously served as president for the Middle East and played a key role in the company’s regional... mehr
Noatum Maritime’s first LNG-powered ro-ro vessel
Noatum Maritime, part of the AD Ports Group, has taken delivery of its first LNG-powered pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), the ‘UGR Al Samha’. The newbuilding will operate under the recently launched joint venture with Erkport, United Global Ro-Ro. The vessel offers capacity... mehr
TIR live in Iraq
The global TIR transit system will become operational in Iraq on 1 April 2025. The launch is expected to support cross-border transport by improving transit security and efficiency. TIR is set to play a key role in Iraq’s development road project, which aims to link southern... mehr
Enhancing air export booking in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s ‘Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform‘ is introducing new export rate determination and booking features to boost efficiency and accuracy in air shipments. The initiative is a collaboration between the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the Maqta Technologies Group... mehr
Global humanitarian logistics agreement
DHL and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a formal agreement to strengthen their collaboration in humanitarian logistics, as DHL has reported. The partnership aims to improve disaster response through enhancing localised response,... mehr
Partnership for pallet logistics
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has partnered with Pallet Control Tower (PCT) to enhance the management of EUR pallets and returnable transport items (RTIs). The collaboration aims to streamline pallet exchange and establish the EUR pallet system as a global standard. A key... mehr
Saudia sees surge in dates shipments
Saudia Cargo has recorded a 64% increase in date shipments in 2024, transporting nearly 1.5 t to more than 45 global destinations. The airline plays a key role in connecting Saudi Arabia’s 1.6 million t date industry with international markets, ensuring fast and high-quality... mehr
Turkish Airlines partners with Cefa Aviation
Turkish Airlines has selected Cefa Aviation’s "CEFA AMS EFB" solution to enhance pilot training and flight safety. The system provides real-time flight replays and performance insights, improving situational awareness and data-driven debriefings. The solution allows... mehr
Rückenwind für Tankschiffe 
Windkraft ahoi! Bound4blue installiert zum ersten Mal eines seiner E-Sails auf einem Tanker von Eastern Pacific Shipping. Gemäss dem Hersteller ist «die Einfachheit des E-Sails» ein Installations-Vorteil für die spezifischen Herausforderungen dieses Schifftyps. mehr
Urgent refinery cargo from Italy to the Middle East
Antonov Airlines has completed the time-critical transport of a valve for an oil refinery, ensuring its operations weren’t disrupted. In collaboration with Air Partner the Antonov An-124-100 delivered the 20 t, 3 m high cargo from Italy to the Middle East. Due to the... mehr