Menzies Angola is born 
Airport services provider Menzies Aviation is entering into a new joint venture (JV) with Sociedade Gestora de Aeroportos (SGA-SA) to deliver cargo and lounge services at Luanda International Airport (LAD). As part of the new partnership, the newly formed Menzies Angola will... mehr
Researching HGV data in Scotland
The national agency Transport Scotland, UK, is working with Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh to ascertain where en route electric charging and hydrogen refuelling will be required for zero-emission trucks in Scotland. To better understand truck movements, the team... mehr
Two major deals in India's real estate sector
Indo Space, a major logistics real estate player in India, has recently clinched two deals expanding its scope in the country. At the recent WEF in Davos (Switzerland), the developer signed an MOU with the Maharashtra government, planning to acquire 404,686 sqm and invest... mehr
A promotion for Lasse Wirenius
Lasse Wirenius, internal auditor and group quality manager at Finnlines, was appointed to the company’s extended board of management, effective 1 January 2024. He joined Finnlines in January 2020 and reports to the chairman of company’s board of directors, and the president and... mehr
MOL commits to safety
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has introduced the 'MOL Group Safety Vision', setting out its approach to enhancing safety in both its shipping and growing non-shipping businesses. The safety vision aims to integrate with MOL's existing sustainability strategies and group values,... mehr
Gliding between archipelagos
Twelve corporate and community organisations have just launched the Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative (HSI), which aims to increase understanding and adoption of seagliders in Hawai’i with a focus on community, culture, and the environment. Seagliders would operate exclusively 9... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
An object is 0.3% lighter at the equator than at the North Pole. mehr
Vor dem Scheitelpunkt der Welle
Die weltweite Kapazität in der Containerschifffahrt wird im Jahr 2024 am stärksten zulegen. Der Neubau von Containerschiffen kennt nach dem Prinzip von «Me-Too» seine eigene Logik. Die hohen Fracht-Volumina der Jahre 2021 und 2022 hatten einen Boom von Bestellungen ausgelöst.... mehr
Deal to cut CO2 emissions from HDVs
Negotiators representing the European council and the European parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). The institutions maintained the goals proposed for 2030 (45%), 2035 (65%), and 2040 (90%), in... mehr
Corpus Christi: record throughput in 2023
The port of Corpus Christi in Texas, USA, recorded a historic high in annual tonnage in 2023, surpassing 200 million t for the first time. The 203 million t throughput is 8.1% up from the previous year. A significant portion of this growth was due to a 12.5% uptick in crude oil... mehr