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
Intermodal sector set for global growth 

According to a recent report by Research and Markets the global intermodal sector is expected to increase significantly, reaching USD 96.4 billion by 2034, up from USD 28.3 billion in 2025, representing an average annual growth rate of 14.6%. Growth drivers include e-commerce,... more