Next development stage for biggest Textron aircraft 
Textron Aviation has mated the wings to the fuselage of the first Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop prototype aircraft, a key milestone in the development of the clean-sheet aircraft. The American manufacturer affirms that the programme "is progressing... mehr
Improving safety systems in vessels
In cooperation with the Norwegian, Danish and US maritime authorities, battery manufacturers, system integrators, suppliers of fire extinguishing systems, shipyards and shipowners, the classification company DNV GL has recently released a report on battery safety in ships. The... mehr
Record year for GO Express & Logistics
More than EUR 330 million in revenue, more than 7.5 shipments: GO Express & Logistics continues its upward trend. At the same time, the express and courier services provider is planning more investments to prepare the company for an additional increase in shipments in 2020.... mehr
Ship Serv appoints Henrik Hyldahn as CEO
Ship Serv, a maritime e-procurement platform, has appointed Henrik Hyldahn as its new CEO. Former CEO Kim Skaarup will join the board as vice chairman. Hyldahn was previously Ship Serv’s chief solutions officer and will be charged with taking the company through its next phase... mehr
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Italy produces 2.8 million glasses and sunglasses per annum. 90% are exported. Italy therefore exports 25% of all glasses worldwide. mehr
Why it's important to invest in road safety innovation
One in three transport operators worldwide consider safety the biggest innovation opportunity, according to the International Road Union’s (IRU) latest study. More than nine out of ten companies have already implemented safety-driven innovations, with solutions ranging from... mehr
More trains between Duisburg and Lübeck
As from 17 February 2020, Kombiverkehr will increase the number of services on the inner-German corridor between Duisburg in the Ruhr area and Lübeck. The train, which up to now offered an annual average of ten departures in each direction per week, will now run up to three... mehr
David F. Adam of USMX named person of the year
The New York/ New Jersey foreign freight forwarders and brokers association has named David F. Adam, chairman and CEO, United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), as its 2020 person of the year. Adam will be honoured at a gala dinner on 6 February 2020 at the Sheraton New York Times... mehr
Wisetech Global acquires Swiss company Sisa
Global logistics solutions group, Wise Tech Global, has acquired Sisa Studio Informatica SA (Sisa), a customs and freight forwarding solutions provider in Switzerland. Headquartered in Lugano, Sisa is a major player in the Swiss market for providing customs and logistics... mehr
Air freight demand down "only" 1.1% in November
According to Iata, air fright demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), decreased by 1.1% in November 2019 compared to November 2018. This marks the thirteenth consecutive month of yoy declines in freight volumes. However, this performance was the best in eight... mehr