Priority product for time-sensitive shipments 
Westjet Cargo is set to launch its new ‘Priority’ product, available on the WestJet Cargo network starting today, 4 November 2024. This premium offering gives eligible cargo top priority for loading and transport, guaranteeing that shipments travel on specific flights.... plus
Railfreight slows down
Switzerland’s railfreight volumes are still not picking up. In Q3/2024, the sector recorded 2.74 billion net tonne kilometres (nkm), the second-lowest figure since the start of quarterly rail reporting. Only during the covid pandemic in Q2/2020 were fewer goods transported... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Caterpillars can increase their weight 10,000-fold within three weeks. plus
In the midst of Milan
Corsalis has launched a new project in the heart of Milan, where it is looking to repurpose an old car park into a modern logistics space. The site, dubbed “La Fucina Della Barona”, measures 4,250 sqm and is just 2 km away from Milan’s Navigli canals. After buying the... plus
Cooperating for eco-friendly deliveries
Maersk and Danone have partnered to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in seaborne logistics through Maersk’s ECO delivery ocean service, which uses low-emission fuels such as biodiesel or bio-methanol from waste feedstocks. The aim of the collaboration is to cut GHG... plus
Driving growth in air and ocean freight
Global logistics provider DP World has appointed Philip Blumenthal as senior director of ocean freight and Peter Dyeremose as senior director of airfreight. Blumenthal’s previous position was chief transformation officer at ECU Worldwide, where he developed a digital sales... plus
ITJ – nouveau propriétaire
MedTrix Group AG et Logismedia Group AG sont parvenus à un accord. Le 1er novembre 2024, l’International Transport Journal (ITJ) et les médias ITJ Daily, Swisstrans, Swiss Shipping Guide et Worldtrans, ainsi que tous les droits et obligations, passent entre les mains de... plus
Un envol depuis la tour de la foire
Au terme de dix années d’apprentissage du métier de transitaire et au service de tiers, Liborio Marchese est devenu indépendant. Son succès confirme qu’il a pris la bonne décision. Au plus tard fin décembre, il compte franchir avec Msped la barre de 3 M. de CHF de chiffre... plus
PHL gets more green locomotives
Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) has received partial funding — together with the California Air Resources Board (Carb). The US short line railroad, which is part of Anacostia Rail Holding, is contributing USD 6.37 million toward the USD 34.2 million cost to acquire five ZE locomotives... plus
Siemens sells logistics business
Siemens has announced its intention to sell Siemens Logistics to Vanderlande, making the automation specialist a long-term owner of the business. Owned by Toyota Industries Corp, Vanderlande focuses on logistics processes and solutions for the warehousing, airports and... plus