"Curiosity of the Day" 
Most birds have four toes, but the ostrich only has two. It achieves its high running speed by only putting weight on the big inner toe when running fast. more
More Vectron MS for rental 
The Austrian leasing company Green Mobility Partners has placed an order for up to 50 locomotives with Siemens Mobility. The contract includes the agreed purchase of eight Vectron MS locomotives as well as support in the service area, the manufacturer said. The Vectron MS... more
Supporting Air Serbia's great leaps
In October, Globe Air Cargo became the exclusive representative of Air Serbia’s cargo services in the USA, boosting its presence in this key market. The ECS Group member will manage sales and marketing for 60 t of weekly freight capacity on five A330 flights from the airline's... more
JD doubles down internationally
JD Logistics is aiming to double its overseas warehouse capacity by the end of 2025 in a move which also involves bonded and direct-mail hubs. Based on a current network of nearly 100 warehouses worldwide, the logistics provider plans to focus its expansion on Europe and the... more
More pasta, oil and solar panels by rail
From today, 21 October 2024, GTS Group, an intermodal operator based in Bari, southern Italy, is increasing its freight services in Campania, Italy, by doubling the number of weekly trips on the Piacenza-Nola railway route from three to six. GTS thus enhances its connections... more
Amadeus adds future-fuel ready ship to fleet
Amadeus Schiffahrts- und Speditions GmbH, a subsidiary of HGK Shipping, expanded its charter fleet in autumn 2024. The new river-sea vessel "Amadeus Saffier” was designed to meet the demands of the energy transition and reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector.... more
And the best pet shipping airlines are ...
Airlines play a crucial role in pet shipping, acting as vital partners in guaranteeing the safe and efficient transportation of pets. Ipata is the global network of professional pet shippers, with members in over 90 countries serving more than 700 airports worldwide. At... more
Coordinating mail deliveries in Qatar
Qatar Airways Cargo is linking up with Qatar Post as part of a partnership involving mail transport in and out of the country. In an agreement signed last week, the companies announced their plans to adapt to requirements in the postal market, enhance logistics infrastructure... more
Swissport clinches SGHA contract in Nairobi
Saudia Cargo has signed a new ‘standard ground handling agreement’ (SGHA) with Swissport International, which will serve as its official ground-handling agent at Nairobi Airport. Swissport will handle all aspects of ground support, including cargo handling, loading and... more
DSV expands its green fleet in Asia
Original: The delivery of two new electric trucks signals the start of a new era for logistics in Singapore. DSV Air & Sea (DSV) purchased the new models and received them during a special handover ceremony at DSV Singapore. Handover ceremony of Volvo’s Electric Prime Mover... more