Jettainer and IBS Software link cargo platforms 
At the IBS Software Cargo Forum 2025, held in New Delhi from 30th September to 2nd October, Jettainer and IBS Software announced a long-term partnership to integrate Jettainer’s "JettWareNG" ULD management system with IBS’s "iCargo" and "iPartner... more
Electric reefer aiming to set new benchmark
Unit45 is showcasing its newest fully electric reefer container at 'Intermodal Europe 2025' in Barcelona. Designed for road, rail and sea transport, the advanced unit features the 'Star Cool 1.1' system with the capability of running on ultra-low-GWP refrigerant R1234YF,... more
The lynx that lost its sense
Peta has filed a complaint with the US Department of Agriculture, urging an investigation into allegations that SmartLynx Airlines violated the Animal Welfare Act during a 44-hour flight transporting long-tailed macaques from Mauritius to Miami. According to a whistleblower,... more
PCF: Keeping things fresh for 30 years
The Perishable Center Frankfurt (PCF) marked its 30th anniversary this week, celebrating three decades as Europe’s leading hub for temperature-controlled air cargo. Founded in 1995 by the Nagel Group (50%), the Dettmer Group (40%) and Fraport (10%), PCF now operates 9,000 sqm... more
Thai selects Unilode for full ULD management
Thai Airways has appointed Unilode Aviation Solutions as its full-service ULD management provider, a milestone in Thai's post-rehabilitation transformation. Under a multi-year deal, Unilode will deliver global ULD pooling, maintenance and repair, and real-time digital... more
Magaya unveils platform upgrades
Magaya corporation has released a range of new features and product upgrades for its digital freight platform, aimed at enhancing automation, compliance, and visibility across global logistics operations. The updates include improvements to Magaya supply chain, rate management,... more
Carrier Transicold presents innovations
At Solutrans 2025 in Lyon, carrier Transicold is showcasing its latest technologies focused on reducing operating costs and decarbonising temperature-controlled transport. According to the company highlights include 'eCool-Drive', a power converter designed for electric tractors... more
'BlueTechPort' project awarded to joint venture
The Port of Barcelona has awarded the €52.3 million contract to build its new 'BlueTechPort' to a joint venture comprising Comsa Sau, Vopi4 SA and Comsa Instalaciones y Sistemas Sau. Designed by b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos, the 25,700 m² facility will transform the former... more
No quiet holiday for Cologne customs
Customs officers at Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) intercepted 30 parcels containing over 83 kg of marijuana, nearly 10 kg of hashish, and about 2 kg of cannabis paste (photo) with a street value of around EUR 2.1 million. The drugs, disguised as clothing, sports goods and books,... more
Enercon debuts new 'BladeLifter G4'
Enercon has used its new Scheuerle 'BladeLifter G4' for the first time during rotor blade transports to the Olsbrücken wind farm in Rhineland-Palatinate. The recently delivered system from TII Scheuerle enabled the movement of 68-metre-long blades through tight village streets,... more