Large cargo space for projected Addis airport 
Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a technical advisory and consultancy contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners) to embark on the design and supervision of a mega airport city in Bishoftu, at a lower elevation compared to the current primary hub.... more
US class I railway upgrades in Alabama
Norfolk Southern is investing more than USD 200 in increasing its capacities on a major rail line in Alabama. The 3B corridor connects markets in the north and centre of the US state to the port of Mobile and destinations worldwide. It is an important segment of Norfolk... more
Higher freight rates and a focus on profitability
HMM has announced strong financial results for H1/2024, with revenue increasing by 18.6% and net profit rising by 88% compared to the same period in 2023. The company attributes this growth to higher freight rates and a focus on profitability-oriented operations. HMM plans... more
Lagermax expands in green logistics
Lagermax has acquired Ambach Entsorgung, thus strengthening its green logistics division. The group announced the takeover on 16 July. Ambach is headquartered in Pichl bei Wels, Austria, and has been working on waste management and recycling solutions since 2002. With more... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The fear of holes or hole structures is called ‘trypophobia’. more
Of flounders and salmons
Alaska Airlines, which delivers fresh salmon to the 48 Lower States every year, is investing in Jetzero, a company based in Los Angeles which is developing a new blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft that will cut fuel burn by up to 50% and reduce emissions. As the first airline... more
Bryant brings broker experience
Trinity Logistics, a US 3PL provider, welcomes Jimmy Bryant as its new director of agent support. With a wealth of experience in the logistics industry, Bryant previously held a senior director position at Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions, where he managed and developed the... more
Import hikes and record cargo levels
The port of Los Angeles experienced a record-breaking July 2024, handling 939,600 teu, marking a 37% increase compared to July 2023 and making it the busiest month in over two years. This surge was driven by an early wave of holiday imports, including toys, electronics, and... more
Join the Business Run community in Hamburg
Together with its sponsors Emission + by Envservice, Rolls-Royce Solutions and its media partners Hansa, Marpro and ITJ International Transport Journal, Flenzies invites you to participate at the 61st Business Run during SMM in Hamburg, on 4 September. This is an opportunity... more
“Putting people centre stage”
In conversation with Jeanne Graf, managing director of Riege Software Switzerland. The approach of Riege Software, a logistics IT firm founded in Germany in 1985, is encapsulated in the motto “digital logistics with a human heart.” In June Jeanne Graf took over as manager of its... more