APM Terminals Callao reaches milestone 
APM Terminals Callao, concessionaire of the Callao North Multipurpose Terminal in Peru, reached a milestone on 17 June by exceeding 1 million teu in a single concession year for the first time. In comparison to the twelve months before, the volume of containers entering the port... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A hair can be loaded with a weight of up to 100 g before it breaks. plus
Tiaca: a successful first in Africa
Tiaca’s first regional event in Africa, held 19 – 21 June 2023 in Nairobi, brought together 200 delegates from the industry to discuss issues that affect Africa’s air cargo market and gave insight into how to do business within Africa. Issues such as Saatm, AFCFTA,... plus
Freshippo opens twelve new stores in just a day
The new stores of Alibaba Group's digital intelligence-powered new retail company are spread over eight cities in Mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Over half of the new stores are adopting an upgraded Freshippo store image. Several of these newly... plus
AI knows when drivers are tired
The system is an AI-based video telematics solution from Add Secure. It senses when drivers are tired. The software includes a front-facing camera for external recording, an IR sensor to detect driver fatigue or distraction, and a small internal display that shows and triggers... plus
Change in the cockpit of Austrian Airlines
On 15 August 203, Barbara Schwarzott will take over as senior director ground & cargo operations Austrian & nominated person ground operations. Her new role includes the management of Austrian Airlines ground services with a team of around 650 employees worldwide.... plus
Bâtir pour des Brésiliens
Un contrat pour Oman and Etihad Rail Company. Vale, un producteur brésilien leader du secteur minerai de fer, a signé une déclaration d’intention avec Oman and Etihad Rail Company. Il est prévu d’élaborer des solutions logistiques intégrées pour le transport de fer et de... plus
Port of Bilbao a leader in green shipping corridors
According to Andima Ormaetxe, the director of operations, commerce and logistics of the Bilbao port authority, “developing green and digital shipping corridors is a priority for the port.” Now a report, entitled ‘Green shipping corridors in and out of Spain: assessing... plus
Metrans: two new services in Eastern Europe
HHLA’s intermodal affiliate introduced two new rail connections this month. One of the new trains run between the Croatian Port of Rijeka and the Metrans Budapest Csepel Terminal in Hungary. The second train links the Indija Terminal in Serbia with the Budapest Csepel... plus
Not only kangaroos...
...but also koalas can make big jumps. Last week, TAP Air Cargo flew Gowi Nee Bu, a two-year-old male koala, in the cabin of a A320neo from Paris to Lisbon, where he is taking part of the zoo's conservation programmes for endangered species. Close to reaching sexual... plus