UN wants to quieten the humming 
The Seven Seas are too noisy. The United Nations wants to do more to counteract underwater noise generated by commercial transport ships. In a three-year test phase, states are set to exchange experiences – with the aim of reducing the humming of ships in international waters,... more
PCN adds members in Tanzania and Kenya 
The Project cargo Network (PCN), an alliance of heavylift operators, recently introduced the CFA Logistics Agency as its new member in Tanzania and Kenya. CFA is from East Africa and provides forwarding, logistics and clearing services and specialises in handling complex... more
Kalmar upgrades battery tech for e-fleet
Kalmar has unveiled its second-generation lithium-ion battery for electric counterbalanced units, including reachstackers, empty container handlers and forklifts. The new battery improves energy capacity, thermal stability and operational predictability in various... more
Munich’s new dimensions
Our review of this year’s Transport Logistic and Air Cargo Europe. With a record result in terms of exhibitors, visitor numbers and internationality, Transport Logistic (TL) confirmed its role as the world’s leading trade fair for the logistics industry. Digitalisation, AI and... more
WSC reports on containers lost at sea
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has reported that 576 containers were lost at sea in 2024. Although this marks a rise from the record-low of 221 boxes in 2023, it still remains well below the ten-year average of 1,274. The figure represents just 0.0002% of the 250 million... more
Ethiopian adds Urumqi; boosts Afro–Asian cargo flows
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new twice-weekly cargo service between its hub in Addis Ababa and Urumqi (China). The inaugural flight to the capital of Xinjiang was greeted with a water cannon salute at Diwopu international airport. Services will fly on Mondays and... more
Kribi welcomes Ceva Logistics
Ceva Logistics is expanding its presence in Central Africa with a new 30,000 m² logistics base near the port of Kribi (Cameroon). The site will offer 25,000 m² of container space for up to 2,200 teu and 5,000 m² of warehousing for export goods such as cocoa, cotton and... more
Free e-lorry advice
Daimler trucks UK has launched 'TruckCharge', a free consultancy service to support businesses transitioning to electric HGVs. The network offers guidance in three fields, namely strategy, infrastructure and operations. Customers will receive advice on depot setup, charging... more
AFC secures Italian infrastructure loan
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has secured a EUR 250 million ten-year loan facility from Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), backed by an 80% guarantee from Sace. The funding supports infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Africa, with a focus on Italian... more
First SkyCourier version for Africa
Textron Aviation will deliver the first aero-medical Cessna SkyCourier in Africa to Tassili Travail Aérien (TTA), a subsidiary of Sonatrach. The Algerian operator, based in Algiers and Hassi Messaoud, has ordered two SkyCouriers, including one equipped with the 'Lifeport Plus... more