Rising in the rankings 
The Palau International Ship Registry’s (PISR) has risen in its ranking within the Paris memorandum of understanding (PMOU) Flag State performance list in the first half of 2022. As of 1 July 2022, PISR lies at the top third tier of the Grey List of flag states. This... more
Prologis strikes in the Netherlands
The Prologis European Logistics Fund (Peff) has made a major acquisition in the Netherlands and purchased four new distribution centres with 127,000 sqm of logistics space from KKR, a global investment firm, and Mirastar, a pan-European developer, investor, and property manager.... more
Xie Xingquan to lead Iata in North Asia
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has appointed Xie Xingquan as its regional vice president for North Asia. Xie has held various appointments in China, Canada and Singapore during his 24 year career in the aviation industry. Xie was director of the policy,... more
Latam Cargo goes live on Webcargo by Freightos
Air cargo has undergone a digital revolution over the past three years, driving more reliable, accurate, and accessible supply chains. This is particularly important in South America, which exports approximately USD 1 trillion of goods annually. Digital Air Cargo is... more
Driver shortages to jump to 40%
Unfilled commercial driver positions continue to increase at alarming rates across the globe, as the annual driver shortage survey by the International Road Union (IRU) shows. Surveying more than 1,500 commercial road transport operators in 25 countries in the Americas, Asia... more
Quantron expands sales team
As part of its global expansion strategy, Quantron is further expanding its international sales team. The e-mobility provider for the commercial vehicle sector has appointed Utz Rachner as global sales director to oversee the development and expansion of the company's... more
Three for a green light
It is a consortium with three partners: the American classification society ABS, the South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (HHI) and the maritime administration of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) are joining forces to develop a project to build a tanker... more
Stihl in style
Stihl, Germany-based manufacturer of chainsaws and other handheld power equipment, has contracted Glencar to construct its new British headquarters and distribution facility in Surrey, UK. The new 36,000 sqm site designed by Hale Architects will include picking and storage... more
Fewer emissions on the Brenner route
TX Logistik’s (TXL) combined transport services helped the South Tyrolean transport and logistics company Fercam to save 14,000 t of CO₂ on the Brenner axis last year. TXL, a subsidiary of Mercitalia (part of the FS Italiana Group) has been carrying out rail transports for... more
Qatar Airways Cargo: record growth in 25th year
Qatar Airways Cargo’s revenue showed an impressive growth of 25% over last year with the growth in cargo capacity (available tonne kilometres) of 25% annually. Against the backdrop of disruptions caused by the pandemic, Qatar Airways Cargo transported more than 3 million t... more