Aramex's optimisation pays off 
In Q1/2022, Aramex saw a rise in activities while cutting costs at the same time. Revenues went up by 2% to AED 1.45 billion (USD 390 million), especially pushed by the logistics & freight-forwarding business. Improving operational efficiencies and cost, by the... plus
Record April in Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach experienced its most active April since its foundation. Handlings amounted to almost 821,000 teu, a rise of 10% compared to the previous record set in April 2021. Imports rose by 9.2% to 401,000 teu, while exports were down 1.8% to 122,000 teu. Empty... plus
Refurbishing non-sustainable locomotives
CZ Loko has won a tender to modernise more class 742 diesel locomotives for CD Cargo. The contract provides for the delivery of 25 locomotives and an option for five more. The class 742 diesel locomotives, built between 1977 and 1986, need to be modernised because they are no... plus
18 May: International Day for Women in Maritime
The maritime industry worldwide is celebrating its first International Day for Women in Maritime today, 18 May 2022. The event goes back to a decision of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Special recognition will be given to women in the industry every 18 May in... plus
Emery Air implements Champ’s Cargospot Handling
Ground handling agent Emery Air has implemented Champ’s Cargospot Handling solution to support its operations at Chicago-Rockford International Airport. The software is a sophisticated and comprehensive cargo operations and terminal management solution for ground handlers... plus
Hedi Visscher to steer Port XL
Port XL has appointed Hedi Visscher, a promoter of innovation with a proven track record in ecosystem building, as director. “I’m very excited to become part of the Port XL team, where I will continue working with passion for innovation in the maritime industry. Looking at... plus
UHL modernising its fleet
United Heavy Lift (UHL) is currently phasing out all UHL 800 P-type vessels and replacing them with fuel-efficient modern tonnage. Andreas Rolner, managing director of United Heavy Lift, pointed out that between 2019 and 2022, UHL took delivery of seventeen new F900... plus
Hellmann back on track
The seven lean years are over. In 2021, Hellmann witnessed an increase in the number of shipments of 25% compared to 2022 (16.2 million to 20.3 million). The group's turnover went up by EUR 1.5 billion, representing an uptick of 61% and crossing the EUR 4 billion threshold.... plus
Support for route planning
Germany’s federal office for goods transport (BAG) now regularly publishes map displays on its homepage showing forecasts of the number of vehicles liable to pay tolls on the federal motorway network for a typical weekday in the following months. On these maps, previously... plus
Textron: first Cessna Skycourier to Fedex Express
Textron Aviation has delivered the first Cessna Skycourier twin utility turboprop to Fedex Express. This is the first of 50 freighters that the global logistics firm has ordered as Cessna Skycourier’s launch customer. The clean-sheet aircraft achieved Federal aviation... plus