Prizes for design in the transport sector 
                     
                    Quantron, a specialist for sustainable passenger and freight transport, recently announced the winners of its Quantron Design Award. The competition, which received 35 entries from more than ten different countries and 20 universities and design schools, aimed to recognise and... more
 First converted e-freighter makes its debut 
                     
                    The first E190F, a converted jet from passenger transport to freighter (e-freighter), successfully completed its first flight on 5 April in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The Embraer team flew the jet for around two hours, carrying out a complete evaluation of the aircraft. It... more
 Eurotranspharma expands in Europe 
                     
                    The European specialist for last-mile transport in the healthcare sector now also operates in Germany. More than 60 vehicles have been on German roads since the end of February, and this figure is set to rise to 370 by the middle of the year. Germany will not the only new... more
 Digital trade solutions on show in Côte d'Ivoire 
                     
                    Soget and Bureau Veritas will showcase their new digital platforms for the maritime and airport sectors at an event in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from 15 to 18 April 2024. The port operating system (POS), the port community system (PCS), and the external trade single window... more
 United Cargo cuts the ribbon on new EWR facility 
                     
                    Last week, the United team hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the United Cargo’s new 15,329 sqm cargo facility at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Several United executives, state and local elected officials and other stakeholders took the opportunity to... more
 Data flow trial kicks off 
                     
                    Portbase and Rhein Ports have launched a project to digitally connect maritime and inland ports, seeking to optimise data flow between Dutch seaports and Rhine-based inland ports. Backed by the ports of Rotterdam, Duisburg, and the Port of Switzerland, this project aims to... more
 Rates continue to rise despite holiday periods 
                     
                    Despite a fall in tonnages from most regions linked to holiday periods such as Easter, Ramadan, and the Qingming Festival, worldwide air cargo rates have continued to rise into the first week of April. According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from World ACD Market... more
 Getlink acquires Channel Ports  
                     
                    The takeover lies at the heart of transport issues and the need to simplify cross-Channel trade, the operator of the Channel tunnel, said. Channel Ports deals with the customs formalities that have become compulsory since Brexit on behalf of its hauliers, logistics and... more
 Tiaca welcomes six new members  
                     
                    The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has welcomed six new members to serve on the board of directors, ensuring an effective representation in the industry. New board members include Jannie Davel, senior vice president of MSC Air Cargo, Martin Drew, chief strategy... more


