Geodis strengthens position in China 
Geodis has been growing its capabilities in Asia-Pacific recently, and in China in particular. Last month, the company's Shanghai headquarters were officially certified by the local government as one of twenty newly recognised ‘regional headquarters of a multinational company,... more
A part of Chile at Miami airport
As the first operator within Miami airport's foreign trade zone (FTZ) magnet site, Latam Airlines Group has begun to ship its aircraft parts from Chile to its local maintenance facility for repair and then send them back to South America, all without paying federal import taxes.... more
Circular for luxury 
Logistics a key to Gucci’s transformation. The Italian luxury brand Gucci, founded in Florence in 1921, is developing a new approach to its fashion industry products, with the support of from its French parent company Kering. What’s behind the attempted redefinition of the value... more
Volta Zero trucks now in series production
Volta Trucks has started producing the 16-t all-electric Volta Zero at the plant of partner Steyr Automotive in Austria. The initial batch of vehicles will be used for the Volta zero driving experience programme. This test drive programme, where customers will be loaned a... more
Duisport: positive results for 2022
The Duisport Group (Duisburg) has presented a positive annual balance sheet for 2022, with an increased operating result compared to 2021: "Fortunately, the economic impact of the Ukraine war was not as strong for the Duisport Group as we initially feared," says CEO... more
Swedish know-how for the C-390 Millenium
Saab and Embraer have signed a MOU to deepen their collaboration several areas, particularly concerning business development and engineering opportunities. The companies will also cooperate to position the C-390 Millennium aircraft (photo) as the preferred solution to meet... more
XPO picks Emmanuel Arnaud
Transport and logistics provider XPO has appointed Emmanuel Arnaud as operations director – Europe, effective immediately. He reports to Luis Gomez, XPO’s president – Europe, and will serve on the executive board of the European business. Arnaud began his career in France... more
Transnet to establish leasing company
South African carrier Transnet is seeking a partner to set up a leasing company to lease rolling stock - including wagons and locomotives – to the market. The establishment of a leasing company is aligned with the policy directive for rail reform. It aims to create a more... more
Exciting prospects for Cargo-Partner USA
Cargo-Partner is growing closer to its American-based customers, in a year where the wider business is celebrating its special jubilee. Founded in 1983 as an air freight specialist in Vienna, Austria, Cargo-Partner is now a global transport and logistics provider with 4,000... more
Silk Way West: regular flights to Houston
Silk Way West Airlines, a global cargo airline based in Baku, Azerbaijan, launched new weekly flights to Houston starting from last week. The airline will operate the flights to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Silk Way West Airlines will also continue to operate... more