Third in the alliance 
On 1 August, Switzerland’s national day, Swiss WorldCargo became a member of the joint business agreement that Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo launched in 2022, thus recalling the moment when "three Alpine cantons swore the oath of confederation in 1291. The... more
GW supporting trans-Atlantic paddleboarder
Gebrüder Weiss (GW) is supporting sports enthusiast and environmental activist Michael Walther’s attempt to cross the Atlantic solo and unsupported on a stand-up paddleboard. The Kiel-based German athlete will depart from Lagos (Portugal) in September and paddle past... more
AC promoted at AAC
American Airlines Cargo has appointed its long-serving freight leader Andy Cornwell as head of cargo sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Cornwell, who has been with the US airline for 35 years in roles in sales and business development, previously led sales... more
UP launches truck-competitive route
Union Pacific Railroad will launch a domestic intermodal service on 3 September, connecting Southern California’s 'Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal with Chicago’s Global 2 terminal in three days. Operating from the Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal, the service aims... more
Navigating global insecurity with a premium strategy 
In conversation with Alain Chisari, head of Swiss WorldCargo. As the head of Swiss WorldCargo (since October 2024, see ITJ Daily of 30 September 2024 ) Alain Chisari is in charge of the airfreight business of SWISS, a Lufthansa subsidiary. At Air Cargo Europe in June the former... more
“Optionality is our strongest currency”
In conversation with David D’Annunzio, Global VP, Vertical Lead, Automotive, DP World. How does a global logistics company respond to the upheavals in the automotive industry? DP World manager David D’Annunzio came to BMW’s home from Texas to discuss new standards for... more
New structures
Logisticians for aviation suppliers. Safran has entered into new partnerships in the field of inbound and production logistics. While Ceva Logistics is extending an existing contract, Groupe Idea will take over central functions for the engine business at Bordeaux in the future. more
“We bank on technology – not on chance”
In conversation with Hashim Alsharif, Vice-President, Strategy & Business Development, Saudia Cargo. Artificial intelligence, expanding its fleet, global partnerships – at Air Cargo Europe (ACE) in Munich in June Hashim Alsharif explained how Saudia Cargo embraces digital... more
Antarctic logistics modernised
The Norwegian Polar Institute has ordered ten heavy-duty tracked vehicles to support the planned upgrade of its Troll research station in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. The machines, built by Italian manufacturer Prinoth in its plant in Granby (Canada), and supplied by... more
Turkish Cargo: new partners in the US
New York-based logistics services provider Alliance Cargo Express (ACE) has entered a strategic partnership with Turkish Cargo to expand its global airfreight offering. The cooperation opens access to over 120 destinations across Europe, Asia and the Americas, while... more