CPAT lands contract with new cargo operator 
CPAT Global has been awarded a contract with Euroavia Airlines, a newly founded cargo operator, to provide courses on Boeing B767 aircraft systems and procedures, and general subjects concerning aviation. “CPAT Global is excited to announce our new partnership with start-up... more
UK rail carrier buys e-shunters
GB Railfreight (GBRF) has added four new electric Class 18 hybrid + shunt locomotives to its fleet. They will be based at GBRF’s sites and used to support supply chain operations for Network Rail. These services ensure that the materials and components that keep the railway... more
No monkey business!
DHL Express has collaborated with a rescue home to relocate Chocolat, a female chimpanzee from the Republic of Congo. Beginning her journey from Nairobi Airport on 15 August, Chocolat had a stopover in Bahrain before landing at East Midlands Airport on the following morning.... more
SC Ports drives cargo growth
South Carolina Ports recorded an 8% increase in container volumes in July 2024 compared to the previous year, driven by peak season and regional growth. The port of Charleston moved 224,407 teu, marking the second-highest July on record. The inland ports Greer and Dillon... more
Allgon welcomes new CTO
After 17 years of service at Tele Radio and Allgon, Jesper Ribbe has decided to leave Allgon, a major player in industrial radio control, by the end of 2024. Claes Seth will take over the position of chief technology officer. Seth brings a plethora of experience in research... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The Dead Sea contains ten times more salt than the Mediterranean. more
1,020 fake driving licences in only a few weeks
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have discovered counterfeit driving licences inside inbound packages moving through the international mail facility at O’Hare international airport. During their routine examinations, officers focused on counterfeit documents... more
Fast charging columns for long-haul BEVs
IDS Logistik is planning to purchase two DC fast-charging columns with an output of 400 kW and four charging points for its central hub in Neuenstein, Germany. It will also acquire a transformer station with a connected load of 0.8 MW and the option to expand it to 1.6 MW. ... more
Scanners for customs
Cooperation between Grimaldi and Uruguay. An Italian ship sailed into the port of Montevideo (Uruguay) on 21 June, when the days start getting shorter again in the southern hemisphere. The equipment it brought will provide the Uruguayan customs authorities with a clearer view... more
Levelling up in Linz
Dachser is expanding its site in Hörsching near Linz, adding 3,050 sqm for industry goods handling as well as bringing its transshipment hub to 11,200 sqm. The project will focus on enlarging the hall at Dachser’s site, backed by an investment of EUR 6 million. Originally... more