Volvo raises market share for e-HGVs to 47.2%
The commercial vehicle manufacturer sold 145,395 trucks worldwide in 2023 - more than ever before. The largest sales markets were the USA, Brazil, and the UK. Electric trucks are on the upswing, with Volvo delivering 1,977 e-vehicles worldwide last year, an increase of 256%... mehr
Ahead of its WCS, Iata sees "strong start" in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) reports that in the first month of 2024, total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), increased by 18.4% compared to January 2023 levels. This significant upturn marks the highest annual growth in CTKs since the... mehr
WCA World elects best agents and partners
WCA World’s Worldwide Conference 2024 saw a remarkable 4,500+ members gather in Dubai, UAE, for a week of networking and collaboration. With thousands of votes cast by members for the agents that provided them with the best service, each regional winner was brought on stage... mehr
Queensland's first heavy-duty BEVs
The government in Queensland, Australia, has decided to give electric heavy vehicles with up to 8 t on the steer axle and 18.5 t on the drive axles access to a defined zero-emissions heavy vehicle road network. Queenland's first first heavy BEVs will operated by the forwarder... mehr
From Bremen to South Korea
With takeovers and expansions, Blue Water Shipping has been increasing its logistics portfolio in Europe and Asia. The company recently made a strategic acquisition in South Korea. The deal between Blue Water and Zodiac Solutions, a local logistics provider, was struck at... mehr
Terminal expansion in Singapore
PSA Singapore is expanding its Jurong Island Terminal (JIT) to meet the growing demand for sustainable, efficient, and resilient supply chain solutions from industries based on the island. Located on the northwestern seafront of Jurong Island, JIT offers twice-daily barge... mehr
Avia Solutions Group: twelve AOCs
Avia Solutions Group, a global Acmi (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) provider with a fleet of 199 aircraft, has finalised the acquisition of the Australian airline Skytrans. Running a fleet of thirteen regional aircraft, Skytrans specialises in regular public... mehr
Measuring wind conditions in real time
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Metro Weather have launched a demonstration experiment on the route between Tokyo and Fukuoka using Doppler lidar, a long-range wind condition measurement device installed on the ro-ro vessel “Musashi Maru”. It is the first Doppler lidar to be... mehr
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Nach vielen Jahren hat Japan Airlines wieder Maindeck-Kapazität. Seit dem 19. Februar führt Japan Airlines (JAL) wieder Linienflüge mit eigenen Vollfrachtern durch. Eine erste B767-300ERF ist eingeflottet, zwei weitere sollen noch im Laufe des Jahres hinzukommen. Bedient wird... mehr
Betting on BETs
Australia is retrofitting a diesel-electric freight train with batteries, aiming to is to run heavy haulage and general freight routes using battery technology. In this AUD 9.4 million (EUR 5.7 million) project, Aurizon, Australia’s largest railfreight hauler, will develop and... mehr