Transporting the rocket 
The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) is banking on Gebrüder Weiss for its logistical support. On Wednesday, 23 November 2022, the SSC's rocket lifted off from the Swedish Esrange base at 09.25 h, shooting into space at a speed of more than 6,500 km per hour. The test subjects... more
Rebranding of data specialist
Maritime data provider Vessels Value has rebranded the recently acquired 1996-founded shipping data and consultancy firm Via Mar and welcomed the company's new managing director, Martin Kjendlie. He will be responsible for overseeing Via Mar’s future strategy, with a specific... more
Quantron expands its hydrogen team
As well as expanding its partner network with the addition of the Hydrogen Alliance, Quantron is also welcoming five new experts to its management team. They will support the company with their expertise in the implementation of its global hydrogen goals. Jörg Zwilling has... more
Rwandair boosts cargo capacity
Rwandair has taken delivery of its first dedicated freighter. Converted by KF Aerospace at Kelowna, Canada, the 15.6 year old B737-800 SF, which is painted in Rwandair’s first cargo livery, will be based at its Kigali hub, from where it will serve destinations in Africa and the... more
Railways secure fuel supply
Railfreight companies now have the opportunity to prove the vital importance their services play in moments of crisis. For example, when the OMV refinery in Austria was shut down from June to October 2022, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) organised replacement transports within a... more
”A new mindset” 
In conversation with P & O Ferries CEO Peter Hebblethwaite. 2022 has brought a complete renewal for the long-established shipping line P & O Ferries. CEO Peter Hebblethwaite spoke to Christian Doepgen in London about its prospects – and looked back a little too. more
UK rail operator to launch new depot next summer
GB Railfreight (GBRF) is investing GBP 4.7 million (EUR 5.5 million) into a new maintenance depot in Peterborough alongside the UK East Coast Mainline. The construction started with a ground breaking ceremony last Tuesday, 15 November. The depot will create around 60 jobs in... more
Cheng Lu returns to Tusimple
Tusimple has announced the appointment of a permanent CEO and changes to its board of directors. Cheng Lu is returning to the company as CEO and president. Lu previously served as CEO from September 2020 to March 2022, a period of important milestones for Tusimple including... more
JAL and Yamato: cargo service from April 2024
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Yamato Holdings (YHD) have defined the routes and number of flights of a dedicated freighter aircraft, which is scheduled to start operating in April 2024, in order to secure stable transportation capacity, maintain and improve service quality, and solve... more
Toll collector expands in Bulgaria
UTA Edenred has expanded its interoperable toll box to include Bulgaria, an important country for transit traffic. UTA One users can now conveniently manage their journeys on the country’s 6,060 km toll road. The Bulgarian toll context is installed on the UTA One on-board... more