Dakosy: Dieter Spark retires 
Dakosy's long-standing board member Dieter Spark is retiring at the end of the year. His career, which began in 1982, is closely interwoven with the Hamburg-based software company. Spark witnessed the birth of the then start-up Dakosy as a working student in 1982. In the... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The main artery of a blue whale has so large a diameter that a human could swim in it. more
Nestlé significantly cuts sea freight emissions
The food and beverage company Nestlé has significantly reduced its greenhouse gas emissions in sea freight by using Maersk's Eco Delivery solution for all cargo transported by Maersk in 2023. This initiative, which can be extended beyond 2024, uses second-generation biofuels... more
Luxcargo to follow Luxair - as expected
Luxcargo Handling, LCH, has been awarded a licence for ramp handling at Luxembourg airport which also permits the wholly owned subsidiary of Cargolux to handle third party airlines. The decision was announced following a tender process for two ground handling licences. LCH... more
A joint venture into cryogenic transport
Cryogenic transport is the focus of Nippon Express and Cryoport Systems’ new partnership, aiming to provide low temperature transport to pharma companies. Cryoport Systems, a group company of Cryoport, is headquartered in Nashville, TN, and provides pharma and regenerative... more
Western Global emerges from Chapter 11
Western Global Airlines' plan of reorganisation was confirmed by the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware after receiving support by all creditors. Under the plan, the US FAA 121 certified long-haul wide-body cargo airline with worldwide coverage has materially... more
DB Cargo UK to service Class 60 locos
The carrier has secured a new three-year maintenance deal with fellow railfreight company GB Railfreight (GBRF). The agreement will see DB Cargo UK work closely with GBRF’s engineering team to drive locomotive performance and provide professional engineering support. The... more
New funds to boost air cargo business
Air T, a Charlotte (NC, USA)-based portfolio of independent businesses and financial assets, including overnight air cargo, has completed a private placement of USD 4 million of its 8% Trust Preferred Securities (TruPs) at a price of USD 17 per share for a 12.1% yield to... more
Another transition in Genoa
After more than 20 years of operation as a specialist for integrated logistics services, Krohne Logistik, a licensed Fiata and Iata company based in Genoa (Italy), has turned a new page in its history. Following a shareholder reform, it changed its name to KL International... more
Europe's largest photovoltaic plant
Europe’s largest rooftop photovoltaic plant – totalling up to 450,000 sqm - will be installed at the port of Barcelona. Completion is set for 2026. The project will be carried out in the ZAL Port, the port’s intermodal logistics platform. Cilsa, manager of ZAL Port and... more