Ninth STC approval for AEI's B737-800 freighter 
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has approved the STC of Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) for the twelve-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion (ST02690LA). The Miami-based passenger-to-freighter conversion services provider has gained FAA (USA), CAAC... more
Now it's Bomi Group, a UPS company
As reported by the ITJ Daily on 16 August 2022, UPS has finalised its previously announced acquisition of Bomi Group, a healthcare logistics provider mainly in Europe and Latin America. Through the acquisition, the company’s healthcare unit, UPS Healthcare, will add... more
Fleetenergies picks Robin Quittard
Fleetenergies, a provider of SaaS solutions to reduce energy costs and the environmental footprint in the road transport sector, has given Robin Quittard the task of making its technology as accessible as possible. Quittard has been a consultant on strategy and development... more
YEG completes cargo and apron expansion
Construction on the new 47,000 sqm cargo apron expansion at Edmonton International Airport (YEG) finished at the end of September 2022. The expanded cargo area is equivalent to five-and-a-half CFL football fields and can hold six more widebody aircraft, such as four 747s or... more
A larger footprint in Southern Germany
DHL Freight has opened a new freight terminal in Villingen-Schwenningen, Baden-Württemberg in Southwest Germany. The centre offers logistics services for the general cargo network and for direct transport services on an area of approx. 6,000 sqm. Freight can be delivered and... more
TXL to boost intermodal services in Turkey
TX Logistik is planning to further expand its intermodal railfreight services between Istanbul (Turkey) and Cologne (Germany). The connection was launched in June 2022. A traction partner runs the route between the Halkali Terminal in Istanbul and Curtici in Romania three... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In ancient Egypt, ladies of rank shaved their skulls bald and wore elaborate wigs. more
On a direct link to Port Sudan
Safeen Feeders, an affiliate of AD Ports Group, has launched its UAE-Red Sea service. It will provide direct connectivity between Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port and Port Sudan, Sudan's main seaport and the source of 90% of the country's international trade. The vessels will sail... more
“Be different”
Overland team with a share of success. Entrepreneurs should be creative. What if all of a firm’s employees join in too? Beat Schweighauser told Christian Doepgen about Magsped’s special profile. more
Regional Rail expands into Canada
3i-backed Regional Rail, an owner and operator of US short-line freight railroads, has acquired a portfolio of freight rail assets located in western Canada from G3 Canada. In addition to the Great Sandhills Railway, Regional Rail will acquire interests in three other... more