Noch ein «Phönix» aus der Asche 
Iran stellt «neues» Transportflugzeug vor. Der Iran hat am 19. Mai ein Flugzeug «eigener Bauart» präsentiert, das der AN-140 erstaunlich ähnelt. Benannt ist es – übrigens wie die Nurflügel-Aufklärungsdrohne Shahed 171 – nach einem Fabelwesen der persischen Mythologie und soll... mehr
A growing trend in container vessel capacity 
There is a growing interest for one segment of middle-sized container vessels. According to Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at Bimco, new container ships below a capacity of 8,000 teu have become increasingly popular. He said: “At 1.9 million teu, the current order book... mehr
Mycrane picks Piet Kraaijeveld
Mycrane, a Dubai-based digital disruptor for the cranes and construction space, has appointed industry veteran Piet Kraaijeveld as chief operating officer to strengthen its global management team. He has 30 years’ experience in the heavy lift and transport industry, working on... mehr
Which are the most climate effective measures?
The freight sector plays an important role dealing with climate change and in reaching the Paris Agreement goals. But which measures are in fact the most efficient in the freight transport business? A new study, funded by the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility shows that two... mehr
World trade on its way up again
In May 2022, the container throughput index published by the RWI Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) soared to 123.6 points from 122.1 points (seasonally adjusted) the month before, according to the latest flash... mehr
Etihad Cargo to raise frequencies for the summer
From next month, Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, will provide additional capacity to key destinations in the summer months across Asia, Africa and Europe. From July, Etihad Cargo will continue to operate its Boeing 777 freighter network... mehr
Gerry’s Dnata obtains Isago for Pakistan
Gerry’s Dnata, a Pakistan-based provider of ground services, has obtained Iata safety audit for ground operations (Isago) station accreditation at Islamabad International Airport (ISB), following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of its ground handling... mehr
Felb welcomes A. Redkin and R. Marakhovskii
The railway operator Felb – Far East Land Bridge is reorganising its management team. With immediate effect, Alexander Redkin will take over the position of COO and Ruslan Marakhovskii will become the new CFO. They will share the leadership of the logistics company with interim... mehr
Europa Air & Sea enters UAE
Europa Air & Sea is taking its next step in 2022. Following the opening of its Shanghai office in January, the British company is now expanding its service into the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new team in Dubai is operational. Angus Hind, Europa Air & Sea... mehr
Support for modernising India’s railways
The World Bank’s board has approved a USD 245 million loan to support India’s efforts to modernise railfreight and logistics infrastructure. The rail logistics project will help India shift more traffic from road to rail, making transport—both freight and passenger—more... mehr