Two promotions in the Stef group 
Stef, a provider of transport and logistics services for temperature-controlled food products, has made two appointments to manage its fresh flow transport operations in the Pays-de-la-Loire and western regions. Caroline Menant joined the Stef group in 2006 as part of the... more
Boosting Kodiak production capacity
The US-based aircraft division of Daher, an industrial services provider and logistician founded in France in 1863, has launched a parallel production line for its Kodiak 100 (right, cargo version: 7 cbm of space) and Kodiak 900 (left, 8.75 cbm) multi-role utility aircraft at... more
Smet purchases 100 HVO-powered trucks
The Italian transport and logistics operator will receive the 100 new vehicles from Iveco this year. They will be deployed in the company’s transport and logistics network in Italy. The 490-hp S-way fuel Hero trucks are two-axle vehicles featuring a Cursor 13 eVGT engine and... more
Advanced dynamic positioning system launched
Wärtsilä has launched a new propulsion solution to boost the performance and efficiency of offshore vessels, ferries, and tugs. The package includes Wärtsilä’s WST-E electric steerable thruster and WST-R retractable thrusters, combined with an upgraded Pro Touch remote control... more
Evolving border processes in the UK
The next stage of the UK’s border target operating model is to take effect on 30 April 2024. Unsworth, a UK-based freight forwarder, held an event at an inland border clearance facility to engage with industry players and provide information on future border processes. The... more
A first in Hong Kong
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), a subsidiary of Sats, has introduced autonomous electric tractors (AET) for cargo handling at its terminal in Hong Kong. AETs offer uninterrupted service for extended hours, provide reliable support, and maintain operational efficiency. They... more
A VP for Central and South America
In a regional by-election, the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) members of the Central and South America region chose Vinicius Patel, director of port administration at Porto do Açu (Brazil), as its new vice-president. Patel comes with more than fifteen... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
There are a lot more germs in a refrigerator than in a toilet. more
Setting up services in South America
DDC Group is expanding its portfolio to Central and South America, where it will be partnering with Netcom BCC to build a network of clients in this area. With operations in the project planning business in Asia, Europe, and North America, the group is now looking to the... more
Improving data exchange in combined transport
In cooperation with project partners, Kombiverkehr has launched a new data interface between the European rail infrastructure managers' system TIS (train information system) and the KV4.0 data hub. With this link, all users connected to KV4.0 now also receive operational... more