AA Cargo delivers air force monument to Normandy 
American Airlines Cargo has transported four bronze sculptures commemorating the 8th Air Force to Normandy, supporting the first-ever monument dedicated solely to the historic US air unit. The statues depict staff sergeant Maynard Smith, colonel Robert Rosenthal, general... more
Bifa backs Ethiopian logistics
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (Effsaa) to support the development of Ethiopia’s logistics industry. The mou includes training, institutional... more
WCA World e-commerce network
WCA World has recently unveiled 'WCA eCommerce Solutions', a new global network uniting its e-commerce and world parcel alliance communities. The platform was revealed at the WCA World regional conference in Miami and connects first, middle and final-mile logistics providers... more
OnTurtle renews Tapa certification
OnTurtle has renewed its 'Tapa Level 2' security certification for its lorry park in La Jonquera (Spain). The site, located on a key European freight corridor, meets standards for surveillance, access control, and perimeter protection. Open 24/7 with pin-controlled entry,... more
Fast Lines launches Damen CF 3850 freighters
Fast Lines Belgium has launched two of three ordered Damen 'Combi Freighter 3850' vessels at the Damen Yichang Shipyard in China. These are the first newbuilds to enter the family-owned shortsea logistics provider’s fleet. The fuel-efficient ships include upgrades such as... more
Jaeger named MD at Baur Hermes Fulfilment
Baur Hermes Fulfilment has appointed Amadeus Jaeger as managing director, effective 15 June. He succeeds Kamil Christoph Kasprowicz, who is leaving the Otto Group. Jaeger, a former Deutsche Bahn controller, joined Baur in 2020 and played a key role in building up the... more
On the go for 160 years 
In conversation with André Strebel, CEO, Schneider Transport. Schneider Transport has exemplified transport reliability ever since it was established in 1865. André Strebel, who’s been with the firm since 1991 and was appointed CEO in 2018, spoke to ITJ editor-in-chief Andreas... more
New UK–EU deal reshapes compliance
Adam Grimshaw (pictured), the compliance manager for the Customs Support Group, says the Windsor Framework is entering a transition phase as a new EU–UK trade deal may streamline customs further. The green/red lane model has caused confusion, but the changes are... more
Marsa Maroc adopts 'Heyport' planning platform
Marsa Maroc, which manages 24 terminals in ten ports in Morocco, has deployed the 'Heyport' berth-planning platform in its five terminals at the port of Casablanca. The tool, developed by the innovation and venture-building unit HHLA Next, provides real-time data on vessel... more
Castrol appoints Shalini Kashyap to lead marine and energy
Castrol has named Shalini Kashyap as CEO of its global marine and energy division. She'll also continue in her role as vice-president of Castrol’s global account management team. Kashyap joined Castrol in 2016 and previously served as global CFO of 'BP Pulse', where she... more