Czech carrier to modernise fleet 
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a CZK 3.43 billion (EUR 130 million) loan with CD Cargo to support the acquisition of new electric locomotives and replacement of obsolete rolling stock. The loan is intended to help CD Cargo implement its ambitious intermodal... more
New equipment for the Port of Ashdod
The Middle East Port of Ashdod will purchase five new STS cranes for a total cost of ILS 240 million (USD 76 million). The ZPMC cranes will be used in the semi-automated container terminal on Pier 21 East, which is currently being refurbished to be able to accommodate mega... more
Hyderabad-Dubai Covid-19 vaccines corridor
Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), and GMR Hyderabad (GMR-HYD) have joined forces to create a Covid-19 vaccine distribution corridor connecting major vaccine manufacturers in India with markets around the world. Home to 88... more
Amsterdam airport restructures again
Only two years after a major change in its management structure, Amsterdam airport is restructuring its cargo division, bringing it into its new aviation business development division under the umbrella of business unit airport operations and aviation partnerships. From 1... more
UAE lays track in Al Dhafrah
In the UAE, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed has inaugurated the track laying works across the Al Dhafrah region for the 1,200 km long Ethihad Rail project. The stretch is part of the railway construction Package A which will connect the UAE rail network to Al Ghuwaifat on the Saudi... more
BLG wins contract for fashion logistics
In Germany, Bremen-based BLG Logistics will be in charge of multinational fashion logistics for its client Halluber, a provider of outer garments, shoes and accessories headquartered in Munich. The logistics provider and the fashion company have concluded a long-term contract to... more
Kuuchi returns
The African Airlines Association (Afraa) has appointed Raphael Kuuchi as director government, legal and industry affairs in consulting capacity effective 1 January 2021. He joins Afraa from Iata where he served as the association’s special envoy to Africa on aero-political... more
Large-scale testing in Frankfurt
Despite the cancellation of the majority of passenger flights, Frankfurt airport recently reported more goods throughput than in the previous year, with FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services and LUG Aircargo Handling moving up to three times more volumes. In order to ensure better... more
Warehouse deal closed in Madrid
The onset of winter has not prevented Prologis from completing its acquisition agreement with Spanish real estate company Colonial comprising 18 logistics facilities totalling 473,000 sqm in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Guadalajara. As part of the three-phased agreement,... more