New records thanks to international business 
Deutsche Post DHL Group once again grew profitably in the past financial year. With revenue of EUR 94.4 billion, the group exceeded its record from previous year by 15.5%. The leap was entirely due to DHL divisions’ international business, although global trade and e-commerce... more
Port Authority of Bilbao announces strategy plan
The Port Authority of Bilbao has presented its 2023-2026 strategy plan. The port’s main targets are a 40% reduction of CO₂ emissions and an electrification of 30% of the docks. It will also focus on a smart specialisation to provide added value, attract knowledge and talent,... more
A new e-booking platform for Air Europa Cargo
From mid 2023, Air Europa Cargo will launch an end-to-end e-booking platform, complete with sustainability and financing features. The company will use Cargogate, Cargo Ai’s white-label solution for airlines looking to develop and maintain their own booking portals. The... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A full performance of the "The Ring of the Nibelung", the main work of the German composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883), takes 14 to 16 hours. more
Susan Morbit joins Sterling Transportation
Sterling Transportation has hired Susan Morbitto to spearhead the company's sales outreach in the Northeast and Midwest. She will be based at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Morbit brings ten years of experience in LTL. In that time, she has developed... more
Kansas to upgrade short line railroad network
Kansas has awarded nearly USD 5 million to nine US short line rail maintenance and rehabilitation projects in the state. Six recipients will use the funds for major track rehabilitation and rail replacement; three projects were awarded funds for siding extensions and storage... more
JV to extend distribution network in Poland
Time-critical logistics specialist Danx and Polish logistics provider ILS have founded a joint-venture to create a strong distribution network in Poland, in response to growing demand for high-quality time-critical and in-night logistics solutions in Eastern Europe. Both ILS... more
Expansion in Turkey
Gruber Logistics is opening offices in Izmir and Istanbul. The logistics services provider will use these new locations to process import and export flows from Turkey, offering a large portfolio of transport services ranging from full and less-than-truck loads and groupage cargo... more
IRS and Dassault Systèmes join forces
The international ship classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has entered into a partnership with the French company Dassault Systèmes and its platform "3Dexperience". IRS wants to "execute [its] digital strategy and add value to [its]... more
Finnair posts solid cargo performance in February
As a result of the closure of Russian airspace since the last days of February 2022, many of Finnair's cargo figures declined year-on-year during last month. Available scheduled cargo tkm increased by 3% yoy but revenue scheduled cargo tkm decreased by 2.7%. Good cargo... more