From Chengdu to Katowice 
Katowice Airport has welcomed its first-ever Boeing 777F from Central Airlines, marking the launch of a new charter cargo route between China and Poland. The connection, operated three to five times weekly on behalf of Chinese e-commerce platforms, further strengthens Poland’s... mehr
Drones, from Alps to Arctic
In South Tyrol, FlyingBasket wrapped a provincial pilot: 21 flights to four alpine huts (Borletti, Payer, Vedretta Pendente, Vallaga), delivering approx. 1,000 kg of supplies at >3,000 m and back-hauling empties. With payloads up to 120 kg/h, the all-electric ops offered a... mehr
McKay elected new Chair of ICHCA International
The International Cargo Handling Association (ICHCA), an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the safety, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and movement worldwide, has elected Scott McKay of Australia as its new Chair, effective 30... mehr
Chiquita invests in cold chain
Carrier Transicold has secured a 1,000-unit order from great white fleet, the ocean transport arm of Chiquita group, for its 'OptimaLine' container refrigeration system featuring controlled atmosphere (CA) technology. According to Carrier Transicold the CA system called... mehr
Rethinking storage
In many warehouses, layouts have evolved over time through ad hoc decisions, often leading to inefficient material flows as sysmat GmbH reported in a press release. Furthermore, randomly placed racks, intersecting transport routes and narrow aisles can slow down operations.... mehr
Stadler modernises Rochers-de-Naye line
Stadler is equipping the Montreux–Rochers-de-Naye railway with its CBTC signalling system, 'Nova Pro', marking another step toward safer and more automated rail operations as the company reported. The project complements the acquisition of new trains announced earlier this year... mehr
ABS expert warns of ransomware risk
Ransomware continues to top the list of maritime cyber threats, according to Michael DeVolld (pictured), Senior Director of maritime cybersecurity at ABS consulting. Despite digital advances, the fundamental risk remains the same, he warns: "Ransomware continues to pose a... mehr
Riyadh Air names GSA in the UK and Ireland
FlyUs Aviation Group has been appointed general sales agent (GSA) for Riyadh Air in the UK and Ireland, coinciding with the Saudi carrier’s launch of daily Boeing 787-9 flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow on 26 October. "It’s rare to see a new airline start daily... mehr
Northrail launches Warsaw-based subsidiary
Northrail, a leasing, asset management and investment provider of rolling stock, has announced the establishment of its Polish subsidiary, 'Northrail Polska', headquartered in Warsaw. The move aims to mark a key milestone in the company’s international growth... mehr
Strauss wins German Logistics Award 2025
Biebergemünd-based workwear brand Strauss has won the German Logistics Award 2025 for its project "Logistics Next Level", presented at the BVL Supply Chain CX in Berlin. The award recognises the company’s successful revitalisation of its logistics centre while... mehr