Swedish know-how for the C-390 Millenium 
Saab and Embraer have signed a MOU to deepen their collaboration several areas, particularly concerning business development and engineering opportunities. The companies will also cooperate to position the C-390 Millennium aircraft (photo) as the preferred solution to meet... more
XPO picks Emmanuel Arnaud
Transport and logistics provider XPO has appointed Emmanuel Arnaud as operations director – Europe, effective immediately. He reports to Luis Gomez, XPO’s president – Europe, and will serve on the executive board of the European business. Arnaud began his career in France... more
Transnet to establish leasing company
South African carrier Transnet is seeking a partner to set up a leasing company to lease rolling stock - including wagons and locomotives – to the market. The establishment of a leasing company is aligned with the policy directive for rail reform. It aims to create a more... more
Exciting prospects for Cargo-Partner USA
Cargo-Partner is growing closer to its American-based customers, in a year where the wider business is celebrating its special jubilee. Founded in 1983 as an air freight specialist in Vienna, Austria, Cargo-Partner is now a global transport and logistics provider with 4,000... more
Silk Way West: regular flights to Houston
Silk Way West Airlines, a global cargo airline based in Baku, Azerbaijan, launched new weekly flights to Houston starting from last week. The airline will operate the flights to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Silk Way West Airlines will also continue to operate... more
Swissport Swissport bolsters executive team
The aviation services company Swissport is making two key changes to its executive team. Karen Cox, formerly global director of operations & safety and co-head of UK and Ireland, will assume the role of CEO for the group’s UK & Ireland region. Andres Diez has been... more
New feeder link between Abu Dhabi and Kuwait
On 17 April 2023, "Safeen Pride" visited Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait for the first time. Part of the Safeen Feeders fleet, the container vessel has a total tonnage of 15,636 t, a carrying capacity of 16,855,210 t of deadweight, capable of transporting 1,374 teu. The... more
Fuel cap alarm to scare off thieves
Add Secure is expanding its range of products with the introduction of a fuel cap solution to prevent fuel theft. The device is compatible with all types of heavy-duty vehicles and replaces the traditional fuel cap. The new fuel cap contains opening sensors that are... more
Emtelle’s UAE facility under construction
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad) Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports, and Emtelle celebrated the ground-breaking of one of the world’s largest facilities for the manufacture, distribution, and R&D of blown fibre units and ducted network solutions in Abu Dhabi,... more
Upward trend for CM Port's foreign trade
The Hong Kong-based China Merchants Port (CM Port) has reported its results for the full year 2022. In total, the company's ports handled 136.5 million teu, up 1.1% compared to 2021. Total dry and bulk cargo throughput was at 547 million t, down 3.6%. During the operator's... more