Egyptair turns to Boeing conversions 
Egyptair has signed a contract for an B737-800 freighter conversion (capacity 23.9 t) with Aeronautical Engineers (AEI). The aircraft is scheduled to commence modification by the authorised AEI Conversion Centre, Commercial Jet, in Miami, FL in October 2022. Once completed, this... more
Changing trends in cargo theft
In its joint report on global cargo theft trends in 2021, the TT Club concludes that there has been a shift in emphasis from risk of in-transit, vehicle-based attacks to losses while cargo is at rest. Especially storage locations are critical at-risk areas, as... more
Skycell picks Emma Wong and Daniel Kwa
Skycell is expanding its APAC presence by hiring key industry executives in Singapore and Hong Kong. Daniel Kwa (left) takes on the role of head of sales APAC, whereas Emma Wong (right) becomes top account executive director APAC. “Having spent 20 years within the pharma and... more
Big investments to double railfreight
FS Italiana is investing more than EUR 190 billion in sustainability projects over the next ten years. With the 2022-2031 business plan, the Italian railway group aims to ensure that infrastructure works are completed on schedule, to prioritise multimodal collective transport... more
Three musketeers in the skies
Air France-KLM Group and the CMA CGM Group have signed an initially ten-year strategic partnership in the air cargo market. Subject to approval by the relevant regulators and consultation of employee representatives, this exclusive partnership will see both parties combine their... more
Logista's European path continues
Spain-based Logista has reported its results for the first half of its 2022 financial year. Turnover went up by 3% to EUR 597 million compared to the same period in 2021. Main drivers were improvements in the distribution of tobacco and pharmaceuticals in the Iberian... more
Eimskip not affected by Russia's war
In Q1/2022, Eimskip also benefitted from the positive trends in the shipping industry. The group achieved good volumes in imports and exports to and from Iceland, progress in its trans-Atlantic services and a strong financial improvement in the Faroe Islands. Revenues went... more
IAPH chooses Michael Luguje
Michael Achagwe Luguje, managing director, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Ghana, has been elected as vice president for the Africa Region of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) by a vote of confidence of the region’s members. Luguje holds a... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
People feel thirsty if they lose liquids representing 0.5% of their body weight. more
Over 1.5 million refrigeration units sold
Transicold has achieved another industry milestone by surpassing 1.5 million container refrigeration units sold. The company introduced the industry’s first ‘picture-frame’ front wall container refrigeration unit in 1968 and has continued to innovate ever since. Transcold... more