Introducing the first ATR-500 in Kenya
Kenyan operator Renegade Air, turboprop lessor Abelo and the regional aircraft manufacturer ATR celebrated the introduction of the first ever ATR-500 aircraft in Kenya, during a ceremony held at Wilson airport. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the partners’... plus
Autonomous 120 t road train for mining operations
The manufacturer Scania and the Australian metal mining company Fortescue have joined forces to develop and validate a fully integrated autonomous road train solution support the transformation of the global mining industry and meet the increasing demand for autonomous... plus
Magnus Klaar joins Railpool
Seasoned manager Magnus Klaar will join Railpool as regional director Scandinavia, effective 24 September 2024, to lead the company’s ongoing expansion efforts in the region. Klaar draws from more than 25 years of experience from the international and Nordic railway market,... plus
Unprecedented second double win for Combilift
Combilift has gained further global recognition, securing awards in two categories at the recent UK ‘Materials Handling Association’ awards in Birmingham on Saturday, 14 September. Up against some of the biggest names in material handling, they walked away with the coveted... plus
A new WMS for Spain and Portugal
Luis Simões has chosen a warehouse management software developed by Reflex, a business unit of Hardis Group, to manage its Spanish and Portuguese and optimise its logistics operations. With 58 sites and cross-docking centres on the Iberian Peninsula, the company is looking... plus
Swiss names new head of Swiss WorldCargo
Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) has appointed Alain Chisari as the new head of its Swiss WorldCargo airfreight division. He will take up his new duties on 1 October 2024. Chisari has held various Swiss and Lufthansa Group management positions since he joined Swiss in 2008.... plus
Scalability is the thing
Lödige Industries, a global supplier of material handling systems, has successfully completed the expansion of a cargo terminal of the Saigon Cargo Service Corporation (SCSC). With the integration of a second elevating transfer vehicle (ETV) and an additional 150 storage... plus
Waste collection now electric
The Sion (Switzerland)-based haulier Luginbühl has acquired a Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide LEC as the first vehicle built by the French truck manufacturer in its fleet. Deployed as a road sweeper, the new 27 t truck has a battery capacity of 265 kWh and a range of 200 km.... plus
CPC Istanbul completes major projects in 2024
CPC Istanbul, part of the Coli Group, successfully implemented eight industrial projects in various sectors, including oil & gas, power, and mining, during the summer of 2024. The projects involved shipments from Turkey to destinations in the Americas, Canada, Europe, and... plus
Heppner clinches deal in Benelux
Heppner Group is expanding in Benelux with the acquisition of a Dutch company specialising in transport flows between the Netherlands and Spain. Segers International Transport will be integrated into the logistics group after having operated in the sector for 40 years. The... plus