Heading back to FM Logistic 
Bernard Wehbe has returned to FM Logistic as international director of operational performance for the warehouse business in Brazil, Iberica, Central Europe and Asia (excluding France). In his new role, he will head the implementation of robust operational strategies for the... mehr
Fuel-saving was the decisive factor
The Australian instant lawn supplier Lilydale has ordered two new Scania 500 G Super trucks, after having trialled the vehicle on its Bairnsdale B-double route. The tests showed that the new model saved 50 litres of fuel compared to the older non-Scania truck. The new Super... mehr
ITG Air & Sea welcomes new managing director
Industry veteran Björn Handorn took over the helm at ITG Air & Sea as managing director on 1 October 2023, with overall responsibility for the company’s operations and commercial activities. Handorn’s most recent position was global head of product development LCL at... mehr
Upcoming changes in The Alliance’s networks
In response to market conditions, The Alliance is adjusting its services as follows. (pb) Transpacific-East Coast Network EC4: Suspension until further noticeEC1: Updated service with Xiamen callEC2: Updated service with Yantian callEC5: Updated service with Charleston and... mehr
Hactl initiative to benefit staff and community
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – the city’s largest independent handler - has collaborated with The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) to provide massages for staff. The new Hactl initiative is designed to enhance workplace wellbeing for its staff, while... mehr
Supporting Samoa in meeting security goals
Faleolo International Airport (APW), Samoa, has selected Smiths Detection, a global specialist in threat detection and security screening technologies, to supply aviation security screening equipment. The contract has been awarded by the New Zealand ministry of foreign... mehr
Spict invests in sustainable technology
South Pacific International Container Terminal (Spict) in the Port of Lae, Papua New Guinea, has expanded its operations by acquiring two new Mitsui hybrid rubber-tired gantries (RTG). These gantries use a combination of a smaller diesel engine and a lithium-ion battery,... mehr
U-Freight: more robots in Hong Kong hub
The Hong Kong based company U-Freight has expanded the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and intelligent racking system in its warehouse. 1,115 sqm of the company’s e-commerce fulfilment centre in Kwai Chung have been equipped with an AMR and intelligent racking system, and... mehr
Good news from Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for September 2023. HKIA handled 3.3 million passengers and 24,190 flight movements during the month. Cargo throughput continued to grow in September,... mehr
Auckland Airport: changes in executive team
Phil Neutze, CFO of Auckland Airport, has resigned after more than 13 years with the organisation, He joined Auckland Airport in early 2010 as head of business intelligence, before being appointed chief financial officer in December 2015. Chief executive Carrie Hurihanganui... mehr