More sales executives for VTG’s subsidiary Retrack 
Tobias Behncke, managing director of Retrack Germany, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamburg-based VTG, has added two new colleagues to his sales team: Tobard Klemke took over the position of head of sales on 1 November 2023. His most recent position was head of marketing &... mehr
Cargo IQ onboards new member
Air cargo quality standards organisation Cargo IQ has welcomed Awery Aviation Software (Awery) to its growing membership to support key projects to enhance real-time shipment visibility through digitalisation. As a full IT member, Awery will contribute its expertise in AI,... mehr
Cooperation with customs authorities fosters trade
IAPH was honoured to welcome Ricardo Treviño Chapa at IAPH World Ports Conference for the launch of the first evert International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) World Customs Organization Guidelines on Cooperation between Customs and Port Authorities Patrick Verhoeven... mehr
An e-mobility partnership
Scania and ABB E-Mobility have signed a global framework agreement, whereby ABB will support Scania with its wide range of DC charging solutions – from 24 kW up to 600 kW. The agreement enables Scania to become a full solution provider for its EV customers, the truck... mehr
Converted locomotive to serve US port
A new eco-friendly locomotive will soon service the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (Jaxport’s) Talleyrand Marine Terminal. The unit is one of eight locomotives USA-wide which Watco is converting from diesel to battery power. The federal railroad administration (FRA), which... mehr
A Happy acquisition
UPS is to acquire Happy Returns, a software and reverse logistics company, from PayPal. UPS CEO Carol B. Tomé: “By combining Happy Returns’ easy digital experience and established drop-off points with UPS’s small package network and footprint of close to 5,200 UPS Store... mehr
Driverless truck service to launch in Texas
Aurora has opened a commercial-ready terminal in Houston, TX, USA, in preparation for the driverless truck services it plans to launch in late 2024. With this new facility, the autonomous driver specialist can support driverless trucks on the lane between Dallas and Houston.... mehr
Almost 200 horses under the hood
A total of 196 horses for dressage, show Jumping and eventing competitions will be transported by Latam Cargo to and from Chile to participate in the 2023 Pan American Games and then return to their homes. Through a complex operation, and in just three weeks, horses from the... mehr
ACS to expand in Australia
Air Charter Service has continued its Australian expansion plans, having already increased its team size by 50% this year. Now the aircraft charter specialist’s Sydney office is preparing for further growth by moving into a much larger space. Paul Crook, ACS’s Sydney office... mehr
Three B737-800SF freighter conversions
Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) has announced that Canadian-based Air Inuit has ordered three AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions with two of the aircraft being converted as combi aircraft. The first aircraft is slated to begin modification in November of this year and will... mehr