Swiss arms exports hit a peak 
In 2022 Swiss companies exported arms worth CHF 955 million to 60 countries. This corresponds to an increase of about CHF 212 million or around 29%, compared to the previous year, according to the Swiss state secretariat for economic affairs. This means that more arms were... mehr
DP World expanding the port of Santos 
The port of Santos, one of Brazil's largest and most modern ports, has revealed plans to expand and modernise its facilities. A terminal that already covers 845,000 sqm is set to be expanded by another 130,000 sqm. Moreover, the Dubai-based Emirati company DP World, which... mehr
Etihad Cargo enhances its booking portal
Etihad Cargo, the freight and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has further expanded its online booking portal capabilities, as a part of the carrier’s ongoing digitalisation strategy. The latest development has seen Etihad Cargo introduce online pet shipment bookings for dogs... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day"
The colour of an egg’s yolk, produced by the carotenoid xanthophyll, depends on the chicken’s diet and is a measure of its health. The darker the yolk, the healthier the chicken. mehr
Forward Solutions supports women in IT
The freight management software company Forward Solutions is showing its support for International Women’s Day by celebrating the talented women in its growing team. The company has embraced a hybrid working model, split between working from home and the office. Yamilet... mehr
First toll service without on-board unit
The French toll service provider Axxès and the technology company Continental are set to offer toll services for commercial vehicle fleets that don’t rely on on-board units (OBUs). Data from the VDO DTCO 4.1, the next Continental version of the intelligent tachograph, will be... mehr
Expanded operations in Philadelphia
The Container Port Group (CPG), a US trucking carrier that specialises in drayage solutions, has expanded its footprint on the east coast by adding freight capacities. The measure follows on from increasing demand for trucking capacity throughout the northeast of the country,... mehr
Rennes: improved access to North Sea ports
The transport company La Haye is introducing a new train service between Rennes and the port of Lille in France. It is scheduled to start next Monday, 13 March with initially three round trips per week. The traction provider is Captrain France. The new train will give... mehr
Big plans for Uzbekistan’s logistics market
AD Ports Group and SEG Enera Group in Uzbekistan, have formed a joint venture to provide end-to-end global logistics services in Uzbekistan. ADL-Ulanish will offer a variety of advanced services, including freight forwarding, air and land logistics, warehousing and storage,... mehr
Revenue management: a vision for the future
Qatar Airways Cargo has selected three solutions from Wiremind’s cargo management suite. Wiremind CEO Nathanaël de Tarade: "We look forward to supporting Qatar Airways Cargo in shaping the air cargo industry of the future with all the opportunities that our advanced digital... mehr