Pharma logistics with an e-truck 
The pharmaceutical logistics specialist Unitax now deploys a 40 t e-truck in local transport, one of two custom-built electric tractor units (E-SZMs) that will be used in the ‘E-Haul’ research project to be conducted by the Technical University of Berlin from summer 2023... plus
15 years safe on the ground
The Safety Audit for Ground Operations (Isago), an industry programme for the global oversight of ground handling service providers (GHSPs) introduced by the International Air Transport Association (Iata), has been advancing aviation safety for the last 15 years. It is based on... plus
Aeronet Worldwide promotes Robert Turner 
Robert Turner has been named CEO of Aeronet Worldwide. Prior to this promotion, Turner, who joined Aeronet in 1989, was executive vice president of the management group and the Texas region. With this appointment, former CEO Anthony N. Pereira – Aeronet’s founder and majority... plus
AI-powered solutions for airfreight operations
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution to transform airfreight operations and boost cargo capacity on flights. Etihad Cargo entered into a landmark proof-of-concept agreement with... plus
A trio to build two new vessels
Project freight forwarder Deugro Danmark has inked a partnership with Siemens Gamesa and Amasus Offshore. This long-term charter agreement involves the construction of two vessels, “Rotra Futura” and “Rotra Horizon”, which will be delivered in 2025 and built in China. The... plus
Five Vectrons for the Scandinavian corridor
Swedish carrier Green Cargo has signed a long-term lease agreement with Alpha Trains for five Vectron locomotives for the Scandinavian corridor. With these new vehicles, Green Cargo is modernising its fleet and continuing to develop its international services from Malmö in... plus
DACH: high priority for sustainable fleets
85% of transport companies in the DACH countries Germany, Austria, Switzerland renewed their fleets last year in order to make their services more sustainable. 67% of the providers introduced telematics-based solutions, as the latest Goodyear Sustainable Reality Survey... plus
PSA BDP expands global network in Gdańsk, Poland
PSA BDP, a provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions, has opened its first office in Poland. PSA BDP Poland is located in Gdańsk, a port city on the Baltic coast, and will be led by country manager Agnieszka Moździerz.... plus
"Curiosity of the Day"
A Finnish inventor thought up a mobile phone as early as 1917, but it wasn’t until 1973 that Motorola brought one to market. plus
Latam Cargo: close to 20.000 t of flowers
With positive results and a 21% growth compared to the previous year, Latam Cargo closes the Mother's Day season, the period between 17 April and 7 May, transporting around 20.000 t of flowers from Ecuador and Colombia, to celebrate all mothers on their day. Besides... plus