Deutsche Aircraft picks Nico Neumann 
Deutsche Aircraft has named Nico Neumann as chief operating officer and joint managing director to support the further growth and strategic setup of the company. Neumann began his career at 328SSG in 2007 and has held a range of operational positions within the company, most... plus
A message from Accra to Africa
Daniel McKoley (right), EO of Ghana’s McDan Group, has signed an mou with Wamkele Mene, secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat, to mark the beginning of a partnership to facilitate trade among African countries.Following the agreement,... plus
E-Ceva for Decathlon in Thailand
In Thailand, Ceva Logistics is using an expanded fleet of electric vehicles to distribute Decathlon products. The fleet of three electric vans and two electric straight trucks are supporting the shipper’s expansion plans in Asia while reducing annual carbon emissions by more... plus
Wabtec wins major services contract
Manufacturer Wabtec has signed a services contract with leasing company Akiem to provide maintenance of critical equipment for locomotive fleets in Europe. The agreement, which is to run for the next five years, covers brake components, pantographs and Heating, Ventilation... plus
Transfer of Vopak agencies imminent
It is a huge deal in port services. Norway-based Wilhelmsen Port Services is acquiring 100% of Vopak Agencies and 50% of Diize. Vopak Agencies is part of the Vopak Europe & Africa division. Port agency and hub agency are complementary services, operated from Vopak’s network... plus
Network welcomes new member
Diversity is the watchword now. London-based haulage firm Trans UK has joined pallet distribution network Pall-Ex Group as a shareholder member. Since its founding in 2019, Trans UK has built a reputation as a reliable haulier in the Peckham area. The company recently took... plus
Forty conversion orders for Mammoth Freighters
Mammoth Freighters has named Avia AM Leasing (Avia AM) as the launch customer for its new 777-300ERMF freighter conversion with the signing of a conversion sales agreement for six 777-300ERMF freighters. Including this order, Mammoth now has firm orders for twenty-three 777... plus
Anthony Ciobanu joins Chapman Freeborn
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Anthony Ciobanu as business development executive at its new office in Perth, Western Australia. Ciobanu brings 15 years of aviation industry experience to his new role. He... plus
Hydrogen vans in UK certified
Developer First Hydrogen has received the UK road certification for its first zero emission light commercial vehicles. The vehicles will now be able to undergo customer trials on public roads commencing January 2023 for a period of 24 months. The vans will be trialled in... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Popcorn bursts because of the liquid inside the corn kernel, which builds up pressure as the temperature rises. plus