Expanding e-commerce service portfolio in Europe 
Airport ground services and air cargo handling provider Swissport International has signed an agreement to acquire Via Europe. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the logistics services provider that specialises in end-to-end cross-border e-commerce solutions, offers its services at... mehr
First of four A350-1000
Ethiopia’s national flag carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000 from Airbus in Toulouse, France. The first of its kind to be operated by an African based operator, the A350-1000 will enable... mehr
Chapman Freeborn appoints global COO
Bernardo Nunes has been appointed chief operating officer at Chapman Freeborn. He returns to Chapman Freeborn after previously serving as director of transformation and analytics in 2021 and 2022, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the air cargo supply chain and... mehr
Omnitrax now serves three P&G facilities
The US rail company has been selected as the switching partner for P&G’s laundry care factory in Lima, Ohio (USA). Omnitrax is an affiliate of the Broe Group and operates 28 railroads. The new rail contract took effect on 1 November 2024 and marks the third P&G... mehr
Five more LNG dual-fuel vessels
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has placed an order for five additional 9,000 teu liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container vessels, accelerating its fleet renewal strategy. Built by China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, the newbuilds are scheduled for delivery in... mehr
Modern rail technology for Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) signed a partnership agreement with manufacturer Alstom in Paris, France, to implement innovative solutions that will support the development of container transports along the Middle Corridor of the New Silk Road. The collaboration opens new... mehr
Port Everglades to launch revised rotations
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has added Port Everglades as a weekly call in its updated port rotation for two services, beginning in November. The EMUSA service, linking the Mediterranean to the USA, will call at Port Everglades weekly, starting with “MSC Dorine” on 5... mehr
Bjørnar Bukholm returns
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has appointed Bjørnar Bukholm as the new EVP and CFO. He has been CFO at Sector Alarm, a European provider of home security, since 2019. Before Sector Alarm, Bukholm spent nearly eight years at Wallenius Wilhelmsen holding several positions mainly within... mehr
SAS continues sustainable course
Continuously updating its environmental management system to align with industry standards, SAS has received official approval of its Iata environmental assessment (IENVA) report. For the Scandinavian airline, the first within the SkyTeam alliance, this achievement highlights... mehr
Tips for converting HGV fleets to e-mobility
The electrification of heavy commercial vehicles can be an effective lever for achieving greater sustainability in the transport sector. In its recently published white paper, mobility service provider UTA Edenred lists tips for companies considering a switch to battery-electric... mehr