Delhivery operates India’s first road train 
A road train developed by manufacturer Volvo Trucks was flagged off by Nitin Gadkari, India’s minister of road transport and highways, recently. The vehicle combination will enhance efficiency and capacity in Indian long-haul logistics. The Volvo FM 420 4X2 road train offers... more
IMO and Saudi Arabia launch project for seafarers
The International Maritime Organization and Saudi Arabia have launched the ‘NextWave Seafarers Project’, aiming to tackle the global seafarer shortage while creating career opportunities for cadets from less-developed countries and small island developing states. Running from... more
GW expands US presence in Phoenix
Gebrüder Weiss has opened a location in Phoenix AZ (USA), expanding its North American network to 17 locations. The facility will offer air and sea freight services, including customs clearance and land transport solutions, strengthening cross-border trade between the USA and... more
Reconomy appoints CEO of ‘re-use loop’
Reconomy has named Rakhshan Zahid as the chief executive of its ‘re-use loop’. The division, comprising ‘advanced supply chain’ and ‘rebound’, provides technology-driven circular logistics and supply chain solutions. “Reconomy’s ‘re-use loop’ is one of our key divisions, and... more
First ‘SkyCourier’ delivered to Canada
Textron Aviation has delivered the first Cessna ‘SkyCourier’ twin turboprop in Canada to Air Bravo Corporation, a passenger, cargo and air ambulance operator based in Ontario. The freighter variant will support cargo transport across the region. Designed for single-pilot... more
Counting Kiwis’ cargo
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (Aapa) has welcomed Air New Zealand as its newest member, strengthening regional collaboration on sustainability, supply chain recovery, and cross-border travel. Aapa director-general Subhas Menon stated that “Air New Zealand’s global... more
New wind in Saudi automotive sector
The German transport group Mosolf, the Saudi shipping line Bahri and the Saudi investment company Tasaru have joined forces to form a new JV. Together they’ll create an all-round package for vehicle manufacturers and importers of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and... more
Chefs Culinar optimises route planning with Descartes
Chefs Culinar is integrating the Descartes ‘Route Planner’ to enhance route optimisation and delivery efficiency in its European distribution network. The foods service wholesaler will link the system with its ERP and telematics platforms. “With Descartes we can ensure... more
PIK’s longest piece of cargo
Glasgow Prestwick airport (PIK) has handled its longest-ever cargo, a 20.4 m, 24 t consignment for the oil and gas sector, flown in from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). Two additional 12.2-m components were also transported for onward delivery to Aberdeen. The freight was offloaded... more
