E-AWDs to handle mountain deliveries 
Austrian Post has introduced 100 all-wheel-drive (AWD) electric vehicles for deliveries in mountainous regions, investing over EUR 4 million. The move extends the company’s CO₂-free delivery goal to areas where AWDs are essential for access and winter... plus
GW supporting trans-Atlantic paddleboarder 
Gebrüder Weiss (GW) is supporting sports enthusiast and environmental activist Michael Walther’s attempt to cross the Atlantic solo and unsupported on a stand-up paddleboard. The Kiel-based German athlete will depart from Lagos (Portugal) in September and paddle past... plus
AC promoted at AAC 
American Airlines Cargo has appointed its long-serving freight leader Andy Cornwell as head of cargo sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Cornwell, who has been with the US airline for 35 years in roles in sales and business development, previously led sales... plus
Molkenboer now heads cargo at AMS 
The Royal Schiphol Group, which operates Amsterdam Schiphol airport (AMS) as weel as some more regional airports and manages infrastructure and services for passengers, cargo and airlines, recently named Eduard Molkenboer as its new head of cargo with effect from 5... plus
UP launches truck-competitive route 
Union Pacific Railroad will launch a domestic intermodal service on 3 September, connecting Southern California’s 'Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal with Chicago’s Global 2 terminal in three days. Operating from the Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal, the service aims... plus
En route to their holidays 
With many people currently packing their bags and flying off to their summer holiday destinations, the team at the Latvian project cargo and general logistics specialist Eleven Danir 19 (11D19) is still on the road, delivering the equipment that keeps air travel moving... plus
Solarport to build PV plants in Duisburg 
Solarport Duisburg, a joint venture between Duisport and the public utility Stadtwerke Duisburg, is building two large photovoltaic systems in Duisburg (Germany). The 1.65 MW installation on Mercator Island will be on a new logistics hall, scheduled for completion next... plus
Une stratégie premium face aux incertitudes mondiales 
Entretien avec Alain Chisari, Head of Swiss WorldCargo. Depuis octobre 2024, Alain Chisari est responsable du fret aérien de la filiale suisse de Lufthansa (cf. ITJ Daily, 30/09/2024). Lors du salon Air Cargo Europe en juin, cet ancien manager du secteur passagers a expliqué à... plus
Entre douanes et avenir 
Lors de l’assemblée générale de Spedlogswiss Romandie à Lausanne, la présidente Lara Muehlethaler a lancé un appel clair à l’action – face aux incertitudes globales, pour une cybersécurité renforcée et, de manière urgente, pour plus de relève. L’ITJ y était. plus
« L’optionalité est notre meilleure monnaie » 
Entretien avec David D’Annunzio, vice-président mondial – responsable vertical, secteur automobile, DP World. Comment un logisticien mondial répond-il aux bouleversements de l’industrie automobile ? David D’Annunzio, cadre de DP World, est venu du Texas au pays de BMW pour... plus

