Cyber criminals looking for gaps, says MGI 
Cyber scammers seek their opportunities especially during vacation time and on weekends, says Marseile Gyptis International (MGI). The software and security specialist recently pointed out that 30% of companies see an increase in cyberattacks during these times. The most... mehr
Asstra prepares succession
Sven Matthes joined the Asstra-Associated Traffic international corporate group as deputy chief executive officer and chief commercial officer in July 2021. He is now responsible for Asstra’s commercial strategy and growth, overseeing the group’s sales and marketing, tender... mehr
Another flight to Namibia
It is rare to see such large visitors at Paderborn Airport (PAD) in northern Germany: at the end of July, six wide-bodied A340 aircraft of the Portuguese airline Hifly flew to Windhoek with only cargo on board. They carried over 200 t of medical protective equipment, which... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Bad memories can be inherited. Experiences influence our nervous system and are sometimes passed on from parents to children through their genes. mehr
Baltic: more unaccompanied traffic
In H1/2021, the Port of Kiel increased its cargo volume and processed 8.25% more goods than in the same period of the previous year. All in all, 3.66 million t of cargo were handled in Kiel H1/2021. Ferry traffic grew disproportionately and generated a 12.7% increase in the... mehr
Raja Group keeps expanding
France-headquartered Raja Group, a packaging company and multi-channel mail order distributor of business equipment, has entered into an agreement with Aurelius Investment Group to acquire the Viking business, including the remaining office depot Europe portfolio, in seven... mehr
China-Vietnam cross-border trains doubled
China Railway Nanning (CR Nanning) operated 128 China-Vietnam cross-border trains in H1/2021, a year-on-year increase of 204.8%. Since the beginning of this year, the Chinese Group has intensified its efforts to improve freight marketing and loading/unloading processes. It... mehr
Die Effizienz des Bodeneffekts
Mit dem Ekranoplan wollte die Sowjetunion riesige Lasten über das Kaspische Meer transportieren. Viel kleiner und damit wendiger sind die Wing-in-Ground (WIG)-Effect-Seeschiffe, die Flying Ship konzipiert. Jetzt hat das US-Unternehmen die erste Verkaufsvereinbarung an Land... mehr
10 million Covid-19 vaccines
IAG Cargo, the airfreight division of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has transported no less than 10 million Covid-19 vaccines. This figure includes 4 million doses hauled to Abuja (Nigeria) in collaboration with Unicef and its Covax initiative, and 300,000 doses... mehr
New CEO for Ambrogio Intermodal
Ambrogio Intermodal, a specialist for international combined transport and logistics services in the European market established in 1969, has chosen a new CEO. Pieralberto Vecchi has more than 20 years of experience in the transport and logistics industry, having held commercial... mehr