DP World in 30-year Tartus redevelopment deal 
DP World has signed a 30-year concession with Syria’s general authority for land and sea ports for the modernisation of the port of Tartus. The USD 800 million project aims to restore Tartus as a regional trade hub connecting Southern Europe, the Middle East and North... more
EFW receives CAAC nod for narrowbody P2Fs
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has secured approval from the Chinese aviation regulator CAAC for its A320 and A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programmes. This latest certification complements the 2023 approval for A330P2Fs, enabling the Airbus JV to offer the full... more
Welcomed back to the Transfreight team
The Swiss Basel-based logistician Transfreight has reported that it was pleased to welcome Melik Bayram back to its team recently as the deputy branch manager of its Transfreight Germany branch in Kleinostheim (Germany). Bayram started his career with Transfreight a few... more
Reederei Bernd Sibum funded for green upgrades
The shipping line Reederei Bernd Sibum has been awarded funding from the German government for green upgrades to its four Damen Combi Freighters 3850 on order. The government is aiming to reduce emissions in shortsea shipping, with the vessels undergoing a hybrid... more
Gentlemen with first lorry in Canada
The company Les Gentlemen du Déménagement has proudly announced the launch of its first truck in Canada, marking a significant milestone in its expansion into North America. The truck sporting the company’s livery represents the official beginning of the firm’s new... more
4RCargo appoints Austria country manager
4RCargo has appointed Roman Taborsky as its country manager for Austria, in order to drive its airfreight operations in the region forward. The move comes as the Warsaw-based general sales and service agent (GSSA) continues its European expansion. With over a decade of... more
Outrider unveils safety system for autonomous yard...
Outrider, a leader in autonomous yard automation, has developed the first safety system specifically designed for driverless logistics operations in mixed-traffic trailer yards. The proprietary system aligns with TÜV SÜD’s ‘AV Conformity Framework’ (AVCF), confirming... more
Transport sector remains robust – Timocom
The European transport market remains stable despite economic uncertainties in the Eurozone, according to Timocom’s latest ‘Transport Barometer’. The second quarter saw a 23% increase in freight offers compared to the previous year, signaling sustained demand for... more
Singapore tops index for twelfth year
Singapore has retained its top position in the 2025 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index, marking twelve consecutive years at the summit. Scoring 99.50 out of 100, the city-state is recognised for its strategic location and strong maritime... more
Stratos delivers widebody for fleet expansion
Stratos, a global aircraft investment specialist and asset manager headquartered in Monaco, has delivered an Airbus A330-300 to Amazon for conversion to a freighter, supporting the e-commerce giant’s dedicated air cargo growth. he aircraft, formerly operated by Corsair,... more