Acia grows footprint in Sahara 
Dublin-headquartered Acia Aero Leasing has completed the transition of two aircraft to Air Express Algeria. The deliveries included one Beechcraft B1900D (UE-379) and one LET 410 (MSN 3001) and took place earlier this month. These aircraft are part of a three aircraft... more
Air Côte d’Ivoire has new pilot
At the head of Air Côte d’Ivoire since its foundation in 2012, René Decurey leaves his position today, 25 February 2021. Laurent Loukou is to succeed him. As deputy director general since September 2012, Loukou has a good knowledge of the airline. Prior to that, he was sales... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
From a cold champagne bottle, the cork flies 25% more slowly than when the bottle has room temperature. more
Skycell completes product portfolio
Swiss cool container solutions provider Skycell has developed the new "1500F", the eighth container in its product suite that now includes solutions for all temperature ranges. The lightweight (470 kg) container maintains a steady temperature of -15°C to -25°C for... more
Transport sector demands support
“Too much is expected from transport companies: on the one hand, they must guarantee the delivery of essential supplies for the population and the economy, on the other hand, they receive no support,” the Deutsches Verkehrsforum (DVF) criticised after receiving the news that... more
Bridgeheads in Luxemburg and Italy
C Safe Global, a company specialising in temperature-controlled container solutions for the transport of life-enhancing pharmaceuticals, is expanding its global footprint by opening two new hub operations in Luxembourg and Florence, Italy. Partnering with DB Schenker in... more
Chipolbrok sailing new waters
During the corona pandemic, the operation of the 20 employed (fourteen own plus six chartered units) Chipolbrok vessels became much more demanding and challenging. Yet, there are also new opportunities. A special task was given to the last vessel put into service:... more
Small firms are key
The EU wants to reduce the transport industry’s CO2 emissions by 90% by 2050. The key to attaining this goal is on the roads –HGV services account for one fifth of total emissions. A study now makes the way forward clear. more
North Sea Port extends rail corridor to Baltic
Following a request from North Sea Port, the European Commission will extend the railfreight corridor between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea to the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal Zone. North Sea Port is already part of the 'Railfreight corridor Rhine-Alpine' and 'North... more
Partnership to save hundreds of tonnes of CO2
Swedish tech transport company Einride and Electrolux have agreed to form a strategic partnership to electrify transports. The new cooperation will start in Sweden in spring 2021 by incorporating digitally connected electric trucks into electric transport services. Future... more