Expanding Europe–Asia links via Saudi Arabia 
Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to strengthen airfreight connectivity between Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Key features include increased flight frequencies between Riyadh and Shanghai and the launch of a direct route from Riyadh... more
UWL and ESL team up on Sun Chief Express
UWL, a US NVOCC, has named Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) as the vessel partner for its Sun Chief Express service, shuttling between Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Seattle WA (USA). The move creates increased cargo capacities and supports UWL’s aim of offering weekly sailings,... more
Mercier joins Groupe Pomona board
The French food services provider and distributor Groupe Pomona has named Abel Mercier to its executive board as its new group director for logistics and procurement, effective today, 1 July 2025. Mercier has the head of procurement in the group’s cold chain division, Passion... more
ATC acts as Delta Cargo's GSSA for Germany from today
Delta Cargo has named ATC Aviation Services AG as its new general sales and services agent (GSSA) for Germany, effective 1 July 2025. The agreement aims to strengthen Delta’s footprint in the German airfreight market by leveraging ATC’s local expertise and strong customer... more
‘AAL Dammam’ enters service
AAL Shipping recently took delivery of and named the ‘AAL Dammam’ in the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard. The ceremony saw the line welcome its sixth 32,000 dwt heavylift ‘Super B’ class vessel. It was named by AAL Shipping’s head of IT, Jenny Gao, and will enter service... more
BS Trailers streamlines support
BS Trailer Services has managed to reduce vehicle downtime by switching its out-of-hours call service to TNS 365. The Leighton Buzzard-based English firm, which operates nearly 2,000 trailers and 200 trucks, offers rental, sales and maintenance services. After 25 years with... more
GW supports ETH students solar car team in Australia
Gebrüder Weiss (GW) is once again in charge of logistics for ETH Zurich’s ‘aCentauri Solar Racing Team’ as it prepares for the 2025 World Solar Challenge. Following 12th place in 2023, the students have now developed a new vehicle with better aerodynamics and solar surface.... more
Seaplane reaches milestone with Easa agreement
Norway’s Elfly Group has signed a pre-application contract (PAC) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) to develop its all-electric 'Noemi' seaplane, marking a key step toward certification. The zero-emissions amphibious aircraft is designed for regional... more
Tote reshuffle in Alaska and Florida
The Tote Group, a US transport and logistics services provider, has reshaped its executive leadership team, with Alex Hofeling (pictured on the left), president of Tote Maritime Alaska, named as the new chief commercial officer. He’ll relocate to the group’s headquarters in... more
