Aeronet Worldwide promotes Robert Turner
Robert Turner has been named CEO of Aeronet Worldwide. Prior to this promotion, Turner, who joined Aeronet in 1989, was executive vice president of the management group and the Texas region. With this appointment, former CEO Anthony N. Pereira – Aeronet’s founder and majority... more
AI-powered solutions for airfreight operations
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution to transform airfreight operations and boost cargo capacity on flights. Etihad Cargo entered into a landmark proof-of-concept agreement with... more
A trio to build two new vessels
Project freight forwarder Deugro Danmark has inked a partnership with Siemens Gamesa and Amasus Offshore. This long-term charter agreement involves the construction of two vessels, “Rotra Futura” and “Rotra Horizon”, which will be delivered in 2025 and built in China. The... more
Five Vectrons for the Scandinavian corridor
Swedish carrier Green Cargo has signed a long-term lease agreement with Alpha Trains for five Vectron locomotives for the Scandinavian corridor. With these new vehicles, Green Cargo is modernising its fleet and continuing to develop its international services from Malmö in... more
DACH: high priority for sustainable fleets
85% of transport companies in the DACH countries Germany, Austria, Switzerland renewed their fleets last year in order to make their services more sustainable. 67% of the providers introduced telematics-based solutions, as the latest Goodyear Sustainable Reality Survey... more
PSA BDP expands global network in Gdańsk, Poland
PSA BDP, a provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions, has opened its first office in Poland. PSA BDP Poland is located in Gdańsk, a port city on the Baltic coast, and will be led by country manager Agnieszka Moździerz.... more
"Curiosity of the Day"
A Finnish inventor thought up a mobile phone as early as 1917, but it wasn’t until 1973 that Motorola brought one to market. more
Latam Cargo: close to 20.000 t of flowers
With positive results and a 21% growth compared to the previous year, Latam Cargo closes the Mother's Day season, the period between 17 April and 7 May, transporting around 20.000 t of flowers from Ecuador and Colombia, to celebrate all mothers on their day. Besides... more
New electric harbour cranes for PD Ports
PD Ports, a British company on track to be carbon neutral by 2027, welcomed two new electric harbour cranes from Liebherr cranes at Tees Dock. The GBP 8.6 million investment recognises Teesport as a hub for bulk commodities. Frans Calje, CEO at PD Ports: “We recognise our... more
More warehouse space for exporters in Bangladesh
Maersk is opening the doors to a new warehouse in Chattogram. In cooperation with Isatl (Isaphani Summit Alliance Terminal Limited), a privately owned, independent off dock facility, Maersk will give its customers exclusive access to 19,510 sqm of a custom bonded warehouse for... more