New business unit to push digitisation 
ZF, Germany, has launched its "commercial vehicle solutions" division (CVS). The new business unit combines ZF's expertise in the commercial vehicles sector. Its aim is to drive the development of solutions for safe, sustainable and digitised transport forward, the... more
Autonomous cargo carrier from Silicon Valley
Reliable Robotics has appointed David DeRose as director of finance and Lee Tomlinson as director of operations (from the right) to the company’s fully-owned Part 135 airline subsidiary, in preparation for commercial cargo flights. They join Jeff Drees, director of cargo... more
Air Canada Cargo augments freighter schedule
On 2 January 2022, Air Canada freighters began their service to Miami, Quito and Lima. Starting 15 January, further flights will be launched to San Juan, Mexico City and Guadalajara. This new schedule replaces the previous routing between Frankfurt, Toronto and Vancouver.... more
Denis Petropoulos succeeds Lord Mountevans
Baltic Exchange chairman Denis Petropoulos will succeed Lord Mountevans as chair of the LISW23 board of advisors, while John Hulmes, chair of Mersey Maritime, will assume a third term as chair of the LISW23 steering group. Sean Moloney, director of Shipping Innovation, said... more
A drop in times of overflow?
The Chicago-based maritime intelligence provider Project 44 recently analysed the latest developments in ocean shipping and gave its outlook for 2022. Despite a steady decline in teu capacity occurring during H1/2021, port conditions deteriorated. In December, though, port... more
Circular Haven in Antwerp in the making
The first two concessionaires are breathing life into the Next Gen District in the Port of Antwerp. The commitment of Triple Helix and Bolder Industries is the first step towards the creation of a future hotspot for the circular economy. The partners hope to attract a cluster of... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Ayam Cemani, a chicken breed from Indonesia, is completely black, including its feathers, beak, eyes, organs and meat. Only the blood is at least black-red. more
Heavy e-truck reaches range of 440 km
In North America, Volvo Trucks has launched an enhanced version of its Volvo VNR Electric with up to 85% increased range and faster charging. The e-truck is one of Volvo Trucks six all-electric heavy truck models and is specially designed for the North American market. The... more
Cobelfret Terminal integrated into network
Kombiverkehr is expanding its product portfolio for intermodal transports to and from Rotterdam. The provider has added a new continental connection for the transport of semi-trailers, containers and swap bodies between Nuremberg's Tri Con Terminal and Rotterdam Cobelfret to its... more
MSC wears the crown
As expected, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) overtook Maersk as the largest ocean carrier by operated vessel capacity on a global scale at the beginning of the year. Nevertheless, the Danish shipping company always claimed to focus on its strategy of profitability... more