Qatar Airways Cargo launches interline e-bookings 
According to its press release, Qatar Airways Cargo is the first air cargo carrier to launch online interline bookings with instant confirmations on its platform. From now on, interline partners no longer need to contact local staff and will receive real-time information and... more
Gateway Basel Nord: Martin Haller steps down
After nine years as a member of the board of directors and overall project manager of Gateway Basel Nord, Martin Haller (centre) will step down on 31 December 2024 but remain with the company as senior advisor for specific topics. Firat Günes (right), head of sales at SBB... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
When coated with toothpaste, high-voltage power lines do not buzz when it rains. more
First class equine air travel
Manestream Logistics, a major player in the equine transportation industry, is strengthening its weekly services with Amerijet International Airlines for horse shipments from Miami to Brussels and Brussels to Miami. Directed by a team of horse professionals, Manestream is... more
20 years in Romania
Craiss Generation Logistik is now celebrating its 20th anniversary and growing portfolio in the Romanian market. Starting out in a small apartment in Sibiu, Transylvania, the company expanded its capacities in 2012 with an additional business, Craiss Transport. Leveraging its... more
BSNF: only 3.2 km to go
The US class I railways BNSF has completed the construction of a new section of double track in Texas (USA) along its Fort Worth subdivision which connects the Texas-Oklahoma border and Temple, Texas. Part of a multi-year project, the 5.6 km double track stretch is located... more
Dual-fuel LNG carrier joins fleet
UECC has added the dual-fuel LNG car carrier "Blue Aspire" to its eco-friendly fleet, boosting capacity on its European north-south trading route from mid-December. Delivered by CIMC Raffles Offshore Engineering, the 200 m pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) can... more
Ancra Cargo: a new representative for Canada
Ancra Cargo Canada has appointed Daniel Ianniciello as eastern region sales manager, with responsibility for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, effective 18 December 2024. Ianniciello has over 25 years of experience in the heavy-duty transport industry. Starting out as a licenced... more
Albatros Express augments transport portfolio
Transfracht will increase the frequency of some of its services from 15 December. The Albatros Express will operate six weekly roundtrips between Enns and Graz (both Austria) and the port of Koper (Slovenia) and the German seaports. It will also raise the number of... more
Moselle: lock closure disrupts supply chains
The closure of the Moselle lock at the Müden barrage (Germany) after a ship collision has severely impacted the regional economy, particularly industries such as oil, food, and steel. Inland ports have called for prompt repairs and comprehensive updates from the waterway... more