Boosting connectivity with new Shenzhen route 
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded its partnership with China's SF Airlines to increase the frequency of flights between its hubs in Abu Dhabi and Ezhou. Starting 15 July 2024, Etihad Cargo will operate two freighters between these two... more
Handing over the baton at Federagenti 
Paolo Pessina, the outgoing president of the Genoa maritime agents' association, has been elected president of Federagenti, the national federation of maritime agents and recommenders. He will initially flank Alessandro Santi, who will finish his mandate on 25 October and... more
Test with semi-automated driving
Following a test and validation process lasting several months, DSV, the retailer DM-Drogerie, Iveco and the software company Plus are launching a pilot project for autonomous driving in Germany. In the first phase, Iveco drivers will carry out the test and accompany and... more
General cargo takes the lead in 2024
The growth of ‘general cargo’ airfreight tonnages is outpacing that of ‘special cargo’ products so far in 2024, new analysis from World ACD Market Data has revealed. This reverses a trend in recent years, in which demand from air cargo shipments requiring special handling and... more
How to win the next generation
Innovate Freight Talent exhibited and also presented a seminar on finding the best logistics talents at Multimodal, an annual supply chain conference and logistics exposition. This year’s event, which took place at NEC Birmingham UK, featured over 300 exhibitors and was attended... more
XPO to help cut emissions for Tour de France
As the long-term official transport partner of the Tour de France, the logistics provider will again help to reduce the environmental impact of the cycling event. XPO will also be moving the “Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift” having been its official transport partner since... more
Gotthard tunnel fully operational from 2 September
Following the derailment of a goods train in the 57 km long Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland on 10 August 2023, works to repair the damages in the west tunnel are in full swing. A trial run is scheduled for August to test the new tracks. If the tests are successful, and... more
China Cargo Airlines with Air France to Brazil
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and China Cargo have signed a new hard block space agreement. Taking effect on 1 July, it will allow China Cargo Airlines to utilise Air France's belly capacity for shipments from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to São Paulo Guarulhos... more
Doppstadt to Duisport
Giordana Doppstadt, currently head of HR at RWE Offshore Wind, will join the executive board of Duisport. At the world’s largest inland port, she will oversee the HR, purchasing, legal, accounting, operational IT, marketing, and process management departments as a member of the... more
Geodis launches train service to Spain
The intermodal operator has introduced a freight train service between Poland and Spain as its first direct rail connection between the two countries. The maiden train, loaded with goods in 44 containers and/or swap bodies, set off from the freight terminal in Lodz and reached... more