Covid-19 invites new visitors to China 
Tunisair has landed in China for the first time since 2001, when a B737-500 prepared a presidential visit. On 10 April, one of the two A330-200 aircraft operated by Tunisia's flag carrier arrived without passengers in Chengdu, where it loaded 27 t of auxiliary equipment that had... more
ICS guidance for Covid-19 compliance at sea
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued further information and advice to ensure that essential goods and commodities such as energy, food and medical supplies can be transported on the seas during the pandemic. The "coronavirus (Covid-19) ship and... more
African airlines double up efforts
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the freight division of Ethiopian Airlines which celebrated its 74th anniversary on 8 April, has extended its reach to 74 destinations. During March, Ethiopian transported 45,848 t of cargo deploying both its freighters and PAX fleets,... more
Airmail by night
Freight and mail are usually carried during off-peak times – but they have been flying by night only for exactly 90 years: the world's first night-time air link took off in the night from 14 to 15 April 1930. The Fokkker D.VII was piloted by Prosper Cocquyt (1900-1954), who... more
Grindrod supports governments in southern Africa
Grindrod's management is committed to support the governments of the countries in which the company operates, to deliver on their actions, and is working closely with key stakeholders to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 and address the long term effects on its business. The... more
A good 2019 for Liebherr maritime cranes
The Liebherr group generated a turnover of EUR 11.75 billion in 2019, whereby the maritime crane division posted a turnover of EUR 887 million. This corresponds to an uptick of EUR 175 million or 24.6% compared to the previous year. The company invested EUR 101 million... more
Emirates Skycargo calibrates cargo ops
Emirates Skycargo has announced a new flight schedule for its global operations which also includes cargo flights operated on Emirates' B777. These flights will offer around 40 t of lower deck cargo capacity per flight and will supplement the cargo capacity being offered on... more
Fast and secure for customers 
The Radès-based Tunisian freight forwarder Delta Express Line operates a large fleet of lorries and trailers, which it deploys to meet all of its clients’ multifaceted requirements for reliable and rapid transport services. more
Bolloré to handle logistics for ten million masks
As part of the effort initiated by King Mohammed VI aimed at limiting the spread of the Covid-19 virus across the country, Bolloré Transport & Logistics Morocco has committed to support the initiative by offering its logistics management services for ten million medical... more
USA-Canada border controls as example
All borders in the EU currently remain open for freight transport. Between Canada and the USA there are restrictions on people crossing the border but the controlled maintenance of road and rail freight is guaranteed. The International Federation of Freight Forwarders... more