UK freezes Iran Air's assets 
1,000 days since the beginning of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the UK government has put Iran’s national airline, Iran Air, under an asset freeze which will further restrict its direct, scheduled commercial air services to and from the UK. As a state-owned airline,... mehr
More responsibilities for Adrien Thominet
The ECS Group was pleased to report that Adrien Thominet, the executive chairman of the ECS Group, has been appointed to the board of directors of The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca). Thominet's decades of leadership and innovative contributions to the air cargo... mehr
Maskargo joins forces with Qatar Airways Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a new strategic cooperation with Maskargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. The partnership was inaugurated by Qatar Airways cargo’s chief officer cargo, Mark Drusch, and Maskargo’s chief executive, Mark Jason Thomas.... mehr
Vier gute Gründe 
Sea Lines bietet Fähren-Alternative zum Überlandtransport. 2011 hat die türkische Sea Lines einen RoPax-Service zwischen der Türkei und der Ukraine eingeführt. CEO Joe Lindblom erklärt, wie sich der Schwarzmeer-Fährverkehr entwickelt hat und warum er grosse Zukunftsperspektiven... mehr
More time for pets
On 1 November, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Cargo introduced updates to its Iata Ceiv-certified live animals product, enhancing services to extend journey times from 17 to 24 hours and implement specialised provisions for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds. According to the cargo... mehr
Hellmann homes in on robotics
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has implemented Geekplus robotics automated storage at its hub in Dubai. In collaboration with AI-RobotX MEA, the company is seeking to enhance operations at its e-commerce centre in Dubai Commercity. This recent robotic addition to its storage... mehr
First airline joins “Move to -15°C” coalition
Emirates has joined the Move to -15°C global coalition, securing its place as the first airline to bring its expertise to the initiative. First launched at COP 28 hosted in the UAE, the Move to -15°C coalition aims to redefine frozen food temperature standards and reduce energy... mehr
Türkei als Drehscheibe für Güterzugverkehre
Ein privater Bahnoperateur betreibt Züge zwischen Istanbul und Budapest. Auch für den Schienentransport bringt sich die Türkei stärker als Hub in Position. Jetzt verbindet ein neuer Güterzug das Land mit Ungarn. Sein Jahresvolumen schätzt der Betreiber Pacific Eurasia auf ca.... mehr
A CEO for Middle East & North Africa
DHL Express has appointed Abdulaziz Busbate as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of DHL Express for Middle East and North Africa, effective, 1 January 2025. He will succeed Nour Suliman, who recently stepped into a non-executive advisory role within DHL Group as president... mehr
