18 airports connected by domestic RFS 
Singapore Airlines has extended its cargo partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in the UK with a new contract for domestic road feeder services (RFS) connecting regional offline airports. WFS has provided cargo handling for the airline in the UK since 2015,... more
New intermodal connection for Europe's largest inland port
Contargo is introducing a new Duisburg–Wilhelmshaven shuttle in Germany in January. The intermodal link will initially offer one round trip a week. An increase to two round trips a week is planned for the second quarter. The first block train will depart from JadeWeserPort in... more
To Aurora Borealis with Austrian Airlines
On 17 December, Austrian Airlines is starting a new direct service between Vienna and Tromsø, northern Norway. Avinor, the Oslo-based company that runs 44 state-owned airports, considers this to be “yet another strengthening of the Lufthansa Group’s commitment to northern Norway... more
IMRF selects Caroline Jupe
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has appointed Caroline Jupe as its new chief executive officer with effect from 1 February 2023. She’ll replace Theresa Crossley, who is retiring next year following a five-year tenure. She’ll remain on board in a support... more
FCS now powered by renewable energy
Frankfurt Cargo Services’ (FCS) operations in Germany are now 100% powered by renewable energy, in line with the ‘Our Sustainable Flight Path’ programme of its parent company Worldwide Flight Services (WFS). The switch to renewable power, a core part of WFS’ environmental,... more
New CEO in Switzerland for Allianz Trade
Allianz Trade, a leading credit insurance enterprise, has appointed Jan Möllmann as its new CEO in Switzerland. He will take charge of all activities in the country on 1 January. Möllmann, previously director MMCD and a member of the executive board for several years, has... more
Big plans for Poti in Georgia
Poti Sea Port, the largest gateway in Georgia for exports, imports and international transit, is being enhanced by its Danish management company APM Terminals. The hub recently witnessed the maiden call of the new ‘Poti Türkiye Feeder’ service (PTF) from Istanbul by the shipping... more
A part of a stock market index
Logista, a major distribution company in southern Europe, has been selected by the Ibex Technical Advisory Committee (CAT) to join the Ibex 35, a domestic and international reference index of the Spanish stock market. The company will be included in the selection from 19... more
E-tipper for more sustainability in Swedish mine
An electric Scania heavy tipper recently commenced operations in the LKAB mine in Malmberget, northern Sweden. The electric heavy tipper transports residual products and weighs a total of 49 t, including load. It’s the first of its kind in the mining industry, Scania... more
Flying gifts for Ethiopians in need
Boeing, through its ‘Humanitarian Delivery Flight Program’ launched in 1992, and Ethiopian Airlines have again partnered to bring humanitarian aid to those in need – this time using the airline's three recently delivered Boeing B737-8s to transport 5.4 t of supplies to Ethiopia.... more