transport logistic and ITJ expand cooperation 
Messe München—with its exhibitions transport logistic, air cargo and project cargo—and Logismedia Group AG, publisher of the ITJ International Transport Journal, are both active on four continents and reach every segment of logistics, supply chain, and transport. During the BVL... more
RPM appoints Walt Piekarski CCO
RPM Freight Systems, a logistics provider specializing in finished vehicle and freight transportation based in Birmingham, AL, has named Walt Piekarski chief commercial officer, effective 13 October. Reporting to president John Perkovich, he will lead go-to-market strategy,... more
Salvage completed after ACT Airlines accident
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has completed the recovery of the ACT Airlines Boeing 747-400F operating flight UAE9788 for Emirates SkyCargo, which veered off the North Runway into the sea on 20 October. The aircraft, arriving from Dubai, carried four crew members, all... more
New GRS packaging range
Southgate global has introduced a Global recycled standard (GRS) certified air cushion range to help businesses meet Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) obligations. The UK’s PPT, in place since April 2022, aims to increase recycled plastic use by taxing packaging with less than 30%... more
Shipping moves beyond IMO
Following the IMO’s decision to delay amendments to 'Marpol Annex VI' by one year, NatPower marine has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing decarbonisation without waiting for regulation. The vote, taken at the marine environment protection committee’s extraordinary session in... more
Martello strengthens container fleet
Martello Transport has added 18 new 'Krone Box Liner' sliding skeletal trailers to strengthen its container haulage operations across the UK. According to Krone the Felixstowe-based company, which serves all major ports and freight hubs, the investment increases capacity and... more
Woods heads JAS' Global Vertical Development
JAS has appointed Brian Woods as Senior Vice President of Global Vertical Development, a new leadership role aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening its position across key industries. Based in Atlanta, Woods will report to Manuele Mazzacurati, Ad Interim Chief... more
AEI launches new B737-900ERSF conversion programme
Miami-headquartered Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) has unveiled its B737-900 Extended Range Special Freighter (B737-900ERSF) conversion, the largest and most capable narrowbody freighter in its range. The aircraft will offer up to 26.2 t payload, 207 m³ cargo volume and 12... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
As everyone settles back into the usual rhythm after Sunday’s clock change, it’s reassuring to know that the brief uptick in stroke risk seen in the first 48 hours after switching back to standard time has now passed. more
PCTC joins fleet
Grimaldi group has taken delivery of the 'Grande Melbourne', a new ammonia-ready pure car & truck carrier commissioned by Shanghai Waigaoqiao shipbuilding and China shipbuilding trading, subsidiaries of CSSC. Measuring 200 m long with a 38 m beam and 77,500 t gross tonnage,... more