Connie Award: promoting industry awareness 
The 2024 Connie Award goes to Allen Clifford (right), executive vice president, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA). “I am proud to say that for over 50 years, the Connie Award has honoured industry executives who have made remarkable contributions to... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Because the intervertebral discs lose fluid during the day, we are 3 cm shorter in the evening than in the morning. plus
Embracing digital solutions
Emirates SkyCargo has introduced a new tool to its digital landscape for cargo operations. Empowering customers with real-time data and information for a seamless booking experience, E-Quote marks a significant milestone on the airline’s long-standing digitisation strategy.... plus
Knorr-Bremse accelerates automation
Movu Robotics is enhancing Knorr-Bremse’s hub in Lisieux, France with shuttles and elevators by using automation to optimise its manufacturing operations. Knorr-Bremse has been producing braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles since 1905 and is now looking to ramp... plus
G&W’s short line to handle services for UP
Union Pacific (UP) is transferring its local service in Eugene Yard, Oregon, to Genesee & Wyoming (G&W)'s Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad (Corp). The change allows the US class I railway to reduce the number of times a railcar is handled and improve efficiency,... plus
Westjet Cargo launches blood donation campaign
The shipping and trade service Westjet Cargo has been transporting blood and plasma products for the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) for over five years. To strengthen the relationship between the organisations, the airline launched a national campaign "to raise awareness... plus
Second neo-Panamax container ship delivered
OOCL has unveiled its second 16,828 teu container vessel, “OOCL Iris,” built by Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (Nacks). This vessel, the second in a series of ten, features advanced technologies for operational efficiency, including an integrated data platform for fuel... plus
Airport association elects new leadership
The general assembly of the German Airports Association (ADV) has elected Aletta von Massenbach as the new president of the association. She will be supported by two vice presidents, Lars Redeligx from Düsseldorf airport and Ludger van Bebber from Dortmund airport. Aletta... plus
Fiables «montagnards»
Brigl et Tisa améliorent leur ligne Italie–Suisse. Depuis septembre, les deux sociétés familiales Brigl de Bolzano et Tisa de Widnau ont amélioré leur offre commune. Dr. Michaela Adami-Schrott et Domenico De Monte, respectivement CEO et head of HR and program manager de Tisa,... plus
Hinterland train to link Trieste and Milan region
SBB Cargo International has launched a new rail connection in Italy for Alpe Adria, a logistics specialist for coordinated road, rail and sea transport. The new service began with two round trips from Trieste to Sacconago/Busto Arsizio in the northern Milan region. By 2025, the... plus