British player snaps up unaccompanied transport 
UK-based Culina Group, which specialises in the transport of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), is taking over International Road Ferry (IRF). The price of the transaction has not been disclosed. IRF has offices in Rotterdam, Grubbenvorst (Venlo), Felixstowe, and Thetford,... more
Taiwanese liners affected by the trend
In December 2022, Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan were hit by the turn of the tide in the shipping industry: all three carriers saw their revenues go down by 40 to 50% compared to the same period in 2021, due to inflationary pressure, poor demand and downgraded shipping rates.... more
Leutenegger to power Quantron Switzerland
Quantron, an Augsburg-based specialist for zero-emission transport solutions for freight and passenger transport, has appointed Reto Leutenegger (left) as managing director of Quantron Switzerland and welcomes him as an investor in Quantron and international projects. The... more
Cargo with wind under its wings
CMA CGM Group, Ademe Investissement, Neoline Développement, Corsica Ferries and Louis Hardy SAS are jointly investing a total of EUR 60 million in building the first sailing cargo ship of the neoliner class. Additional financing has also been granted by the Banque des... more
CAD 46.9 million investment at Hamilton Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport has announced a gateway expansion and sustainability project that will enable the airport to continue serving as a global gateway in a strategic transportation and trade corridor. The National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF)... more
ERS Railways picks Mathias Leiner
Mathias Leiner, who joined ERS Railways as vice CEO in October 2022, has now been promoted to CEO, replacing Bernd Decker at the helm. Leiner brings an in-depth experience of the railfreight industry with a special focus on combined transport. Decker, who has played a key... more
Hypertrucks for North American network
DSV has placed an initial order for ten Hypertruck units from manufacturer Hyliion. In order to reduce its carbon footprint and offer lower-emission solutions to meet customer demand, DSV is planning to implement the electrified powertrain technology along its Pan-American... more
ID Logistics ends 2022 on a high
The French Group ID Logistics achieved a turnover of EUR 686.3 million in Q4/2022, an upswing of almost 25% compared to 2021 (and +4.7% like-for-like). Generated revenue also rose significantly to more than EUR 2,5 billion for 2022, a growth of 31.3% (and 11.3% like-for-like).... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Melons and lettuce are 97% water. Tomatoes are 95%, carrots 90% and bread still as much as 30% water. more
Ameriflight orders 20 Natilus cargo aircraft
Natilus, a USA-based corporation that designs and produces the world’s first autonomous aircraft for efficient and sustainable freight transport, has announced that freight operator Ameriflight has become the USA’s first regional carrier to sign an aircraft purchase agreement... more