Testing innovative cooling systems 
Quieter, more eco-friendly and more economical: trans-o-flex subsidiary Thermo Med, which specialises in pharmaceutical transports with active temperature control, is now testing three delivery vehicles equipped with a new type of purely electric cooling system. Conventional... mehr
Apex takeover takes last hurdle
The authorities have given the green light for Kuehne + Nagel's acquisition of Apex International Corporation (Apex). Apex, which is especially dedicated to the transpacific and intra-Asia trade routes, is now part of the K+N group. The freight forwarding group, which in... mehr
Andrang auf US-Häfen 
Die vielen Unterbrüche von Liniendiensten aus aller Welt, durch Lieferverzögerungen und Herstellerausfälle wegen der Pandemie entstanden, zeigen Auswirkungen. Unzählige Güter, noch verstärkt durch den wachsenden Online-Handel, kommen jetzt in den USA an. mehr
Das Beste aus der Situation gemacht
Seit 15 Jahren lebt und arbeitet Jan Krems nun in den USA. Mit KLM Cargo flog der Holländer zunächst über den Atlantik und leitet seit 2014 die Frachtabteilung von United Airlines. Als sehr bereichernd empfindet Krems die US-Unternehmenskultur, da sie direkt auf das Geschäft... mehr
WCL prepares the future
Andreas Boedeker (photo), former head of global ocean freight at DHL Global forwarding, and Claude Lebel, former executive of CMA-CGM and OOCL, will join the advisory board of Worldwide Consultants Logistics (WCL) with immediate effect. In addition, Martin Sieg, recently a... mehr
John O'Connor to lead strategic development
Crane Worldwide Logistics, a specialist for integrated supply chain solutions, has appointed John O’Connor as executive vice president for strategic development, a newly created position. O’Connor brings over 28 years’ logistics experience, having built scalable product... mehr
12,000 HP move 6,000 t at 120 km/h
Indian Railways has received its 100th electric locomotive manufactured by Alstom. As part of the EUR 3.5 billion contract won in 2015, the manufacturer will be supplying 800 fully electric high-powered double-section locomotives of 12,000 HP (9 MW) for freight service, capable... mehr
Call for candidacies
The interest group IG Air Cargo Switzerland has called for candidates to apply for the posts of president and administrative officer, following Peter Somaglia’s resignation, which he will announce at the next AGM. In accordance with the by-laws an organisation with official... mehr
Air bridge from Dubai to nine cities in India
Emirates has set up a humanitarian air bridge to support India in its fight to control the Covid-19 situation in the country. The Dubai-based carrier will offer cargo capacity free of charge on an "as available" basis on all of its flights to nine cities in India, to... mehr
Direct access to transport pricing information
The International Road Union (IRU) is partnering with Upply to provide access to key transport pricing information. Upply’s data will be made available to IRU members via its online Intelligence Platform service. IRU’s Intelligence Platform brings together real-time... mehr