Le creux bientôt franchi 
Baisse du fret de presque 3% sur les aéroports européens. Les chiffres du trafic aérien 2023 publiés en février par l’association des aéroports ACI Europe sont divergents. Pour la seconde année consécutive – après l’année record 2021 (cf. ITJ 09-10/2022, page 6) – le volume a... plus
Italian intermodal operator upgrades fleet 
Mercitalia Intermodal will introduce the “Waggon Tracker” system developed by PJM, an Austrian specialist for rail digitalisation. This year, the affiliate of FS Italiane plans to upgrade at least 180 wagons with smart train functions in order to automate processes in track... plus
An offshore deal in the Middle East
Jumbo Offshore signed an MOU with Sea Horizon Offshore Marine Services on 1 February. Under this agreement, Sea Horizon Offshore will provide commercial representation, support operations, and offer project management services for Jumbo Offshore's projects in the UAE, Qatar, and... plus
Energy-positive on 37 hectares
Neither net-negative nor net-neutral: Idec Group Iberica is building Europe’s first energy-positive logistics and industrial park in Southern Spain. Spanning a surface area of 37 hectares, the site has already reached the second phase of development, which has created a... plus
Replacing 6 million sheets of paper
LKW Walter is introducing the digital consignment note eCMR for all its transports in Europe. The new solution will increase efficiency and replace around 1.5 million paper documents (around 6 million sheets of paper), the Austrian transport company said. LKW Walter deploys... plus
Four and 45 Dreamliners for Southeast Asian carriers
In Singapore, where one of the world’s biggest air shows is taking place this week, Boeing has announced the purchase of 49 B787 Dreamliners by two companies based in Southeast Asia. Royal Brunei Airlines, which was the region's first carrier to fly the B787 over a decade... plus
Chermaine Chia to head ocean freight
Wefreight, a fast-growing freight forwarder headquartered in Dubai (UAE), has appointed Chermaine Chia as its new global head of ocean freight. Her focus will be on improving operational efficiencies, driving commercial activities, and expanding the company’s footprint in... plus
Unifeeder's green fleet grows
Unifeeder Group, a DP World company, has finalised a new deal for two additional methanol-capable container feeder vessels, following an earlier agreement for two ships. The 1,250 teu vessels are set for delivery in 2026, to be deployed in Unifeeder's European network. Unifeeder... plus
GXO rides the robotics wave
With acquisitions, investments, and new automation projects, 2023 was a largely successful business year for GXO. In its annual report, the logistics provider posts a full year revenue of USD 9.8 billion and record cash flows, as many more companies are turning to supply chain... plus
BUD Cargo City expanded
Budapest airport has opened a 10,000 sqm extension to its warehousing facilities in its main airfreight handling hub BUD Cargo City, complete with offices and operational infrastructure. This strategic initiative aims to augment the airport's annual cargo capacity by 40% to... plus