Darpa: two teams for Liberty Lifter programme 
Two teams - General Atomics working with Maritime Applied Physics Corporation and Aurora Flight Sciences working with Gibbs & Cox and Recon Craft - will develop designs for Darpa’s Liberty Lifter seaplane wing-in-ground effect full-scale demonstrator. The Liberty Lifter... plus
Heavier trains in the West
Australia is boosting railfreight in the West: The NSW government is investing more than AUD 24 million (EUR 15.6 million) into upgrading 96 km of rail line between Gilgandra and Coonamble to help increase freight loads and lower costs. The rail line will be upgraded to... plus
Migros to build hub with multimodal access
Migros has begun building its new online distribution centre in Regensdorf near Zurich (Switzerland). The property will have a total area of 38,000 sqm on four floors, with completion scheduled for 2026. The new warehouse is primarily intended for the distribution of online... plus
Husky joins ICHCA
On the US West Coast, the Husky Terminal and Stevedoring of Tacoma, close to Seattle, has become a new member of ICHCA International (ICHCA), which is the global association representing cargo handling companies. Husky provides stevedoring services, container yard and... plus
AA Cargo partnering with Bionatur Plastics
American Airlines Cargo has announced its transition to Bionatur Plastics, launched by M&G Packaging, for use in its cargo operations. The carrier has already begun replacing its current plastic products with the Bionatur brand in most major hubs, an adoption that has... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The border separating the British overseas territory of Gibraltar from neighbouring Spain is only 1.2 km long, which makes it the shortest demarcation line in the world. plus
AAL fosters presence in the Middle East
AAL Shipping (AAL) established its first representative office in the Middle East in Dubai in early 2015. The carrier is now operating at least one scheduled multipurpose heavy lift cargo sailing through the region every month (via its Europe, Middle East / India, Asia liner... plus
Contargo picks new CEO
Contargo Group is adapting its organisational structure as of 1 March 2023 to support its growth strategy, particularly along the European transport corridors, and create attractive prospects for customers and employees. The group’s executive board has appointed Jürgen... plus
520 PS for tough jobs on building sites
Swiss road haulier Toni Transporte has added a vehicle to its fleet. With its Meiller rear tipper, Renault’s five-axle C520 P10x4 will be used on construction sites in the greater Zurich area. The new 520 hp vehicle has been optimised for tough jobs on building sites. The... plus
Another speculative warehouse near Paris
A group of real estate developers are building a new warehouse close to Paris on a speculative basis. The Harbert European Real Estate Fund V, Foncière Magellan and Grand Paris Aménagement have joined forces to develop a 20,400 sqm two-storey business park. It will be located... plus