Large cargo space for projected Addis airport 
Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a technical advisory and consultancy contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners) to embark on the design and supervision of a mega airport city in Bishoftu, at a lower elevation compared to the current primary hub.... mehr
Returning to Leschaco and Asia
Jens Osterwald has been appointed as the new managing director for Leschaco (Malaysia). He will assume his new role in Malaysia on 1 September. Osterwald began his professional career in 2005 with a three-year dual study programme at Leschaco's headquarters in Bremen. From... mehr
Import hikes and record cargo levels
The port of Los Angeles experienced a record-breaking July 2024, handling 939,600 teu, marking a 37% increase compared to July 2023 and making it the busiest month in over two years. This surge was driven by an early wave of holiday imports, including toys, electronics, and... mehr
Bryant brings broker experience
Trinity Logistics, a US 3PL provider, welcomes Jimmy Bryant as its new director of agent support. With a wealth of experience in the logistics industry, Bryant previously held a senior director position at Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions, where he managed and developed the... mehr
Of flounders and salmons
Alaska Airlines, which delivers fresh salmon to the 48 Lower States every year, is investing in Jetzero, a company based in Los Angeles which is developing a new blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft that will cut fuel burn by up to 50% and reduce emissions. As the first airline... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The fear of holes or hole structures is called ‘trypophobia’. mehr
Join the Business Run community in Hamburg
Together with its sponsors Emission + by Envservice, Rolls-Royce Solutions and its media partners Hansa, Marpro and ITJ International Transport Journal, Flenzies invites you to participate at the 61st Business Run during SMM in Hamburg, on 4 September. This is an opportunity... mehr
«Der Mensch im Mittelpunkt»
Im Gespräch mit Jeanne Graf, Geschäftsführerin, Riege Software Schweiz. Riege Software, ein 1985 in Deutschland gegründetes Logistik-IT-Unternehmen, verfolgt den Ansatz «Digital logistics with a human heart». Im Juni hat Jeanne Graf die Geschäftsführung der 2008 gegründeten... mehr
Innovativer Komplettanbieter
Neuer Firmensitz und Generationenwechsel bei der SG Spedition AG in Beringen. Bei der SG Spedition AG hat sich einiges getan: Mit Thomas und Florian Gabele hat die nächste Generation das operative Geschäft übernommen. Mit dem Neubezug eines Industriegebäudes an der... mehr
Massiver Druck auf die Margen
Im Gespräch mit Rolf Hadolt, Eigentümer und Geschäftsführer der Hadolt-Gruppe. Einen sehr persönlichen Bericht bringt ITJ-Korrespondent Josef Müller von seinem Besuch nahe Graz mit, wo er herzlich von Rolf Hadolt empfangen wurde. Dieser ist optimistisch für das Geschäft in... mehr