More than 370,000 t of airfreight 

Vienna airport and Asiana Airlines are celebrating 25 years of a successful partnership. Since its first cargo flight in 1999, the South Korean airline has transported more than 370,000 t of airfreight on over 6,300 flights between Vienna and Incheon – an important contribution... more
Major truck order on major anniversary 

Karldischinger Logistikdienstleister, a logistics company based in Südbaden, Germany, has been a fleet customer of Mercedes-Benz Trucks for 100 years. From conventional trucks to cab-over-engine, from wood carburetor to diesel and electric trucks, the company has integrated all... more
A new president for Greater China 

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Allen Liu as president of its newly expanded operations in Greater China. Since joining the company in 2012, Liu has held several roles, including senior cargo manager for China and vice president of cargo for North Asia, during which he... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
France has twelve time zones, on account of its many ‘collectivités d’outre-mer’, which puts it at the top of the list of countries with the most time zones. Russia has eleven; with ten of them contiguous. Only Kaliningrad isn’t part of the same landmass. more
Racing across the pond 

Davies Turner continues to support the manufacturer Great British Sports Cars with its entry into markets in North America and beyond. Recently, the logistics provider shipped two iconic Zero vehicles from their home in the UK to the USA. As the cars were in kit form, they... more
IAPH pushes future fuels at CEM15 event in Brazil 

At the clean energy ministerial meeting (CEM 15) which was held in Brazil this week, IAPH participated in the clean energy marine hubs (CEM Hubs) event, focusing on accelerating the development of renewable fuels transport. Greece, which represents 20% of global shipping,... more
BNSF’s new express service halves transit times 

The US class I railway runs a new carload service from Pacific Northwest to Colorado and Utah, offering speeds comparable to road options. The route uses the new Sandpoint junction connector rail bridge, completed in 2022, allowing for two-way traffic on the bridge, which... more
Advancing more sustainable solutions 

DHL Express and the PPDTM clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, which specialises in laboratory equipment, analytical instruments and medical products, have joined forces to drive more sustainable clinical research services for the pharmaceutical and biotech... more
Mourning a pioneer of Dutch aviation 

Martin Schröder, founder and former CEO of Martinair, passed away on 2 October 2024 at the age of 93 – a man whose influential vision and leadership have left a lasting impact on the aviation industry. Schröder was a true pioneer. His legacy began in 1958 with the founding... more
“A vital and direct role” 

In conversation with Charles Baker, CEO of the Baltic Hub Container Terminal (BHCT). In 2019 PSA International, in a joint venture with the Polish Development Fund and the IFM Global Infrastructure Fund, made its first investment in Central and Eastern Europe by acquiring the... more