QR Cargo welcomed to Poland 

On 1 October, Qatar Airways Cargo commenced freighter operations to Warsaw (Poland). QR Cargo operates one flight a week to the Polish capital, offering 100 t of cargo capacity each way on its dedicated freighter.Warsaw is the only station the airline serves in Poland, providing... plus
Unifeeder expanding green fleet 

The Unifeeder Group is making strides towards reducing its emissions and becoming more sustainable by entering a long-term time-charter agreement for two methanol-capable container feeder vessels, with an option for two more. The 1,250 teu vessels, managed by the German firm... plus
Online crane hire for Saudi Arabia 

The online crane rental platform MyCrane has boosted its presence in the Middle East by launching operations in Saudi Arabia. The Dubai-based platform can be used to hire cranes with capacities of up to 750 t quickly and efficiently. MyCrane founder and CEO Andrei Geikalo... plus
New Istanbul hub for Varamar 

Varamar has responded to increasing demand from the Caspian Sea region and the Middle East by opening a branch in Istanbul (Turkey). Emre Öncü, the new managing director of Varamar Istanbul, will head the office. This expansion of its global presence augments Varamar’s... plus
Noatum's expansion in Europe 

AD Ports Group has announced that its logistics cluster operator Noatum is acquiring a 100% equity ownership of Sesé Auto Logistics, a finished vehicles logistics (FVL) business, for EUR 81 million (USD 85 million). Sesé Auto Logistics handles road and rail transport logistics... plus
From Etihad to Atlas Worldwide 

Atlas Air Worldwide, a global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, has appointed Martin Drew as chief strategy and transformation officer, effective 25 September 2023. Drew’s most recent position was SVP global sales, marketing, brand and cargo at... plus
Cooperation between HFW and ESA 

Global law firm HFW has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Emirates Shipping Association (ESA), which represents the UAE's private maritime sector. HFW helped establish and register the association at a federal level and has been providing continuous legal and... plus
Qui sera au top à Bruxelles? 

Les quatre finalistes de l’édition 2023 du Young Logistics Professionals (YLP) Award. Comme chaque année, les jeunes recrues les plus prometteuses de chaque zone géographique ont l’occasion de présenter leurs talents lors du congrès mondial de la Fiata, avec, cette année, les... plus
Air cargo verticals: choose what you fly! 

New analysis from World ACD Market Data has revealed that total worldwide chargeable weight flown from January to August 2023 was down -7% compared with the equivalent period last year. But an analysis of the +2 million monthly transactions captured in its database highlights a... plus
Ford Trucks invests in cybersecurity 

The heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer has chosen Upstream to secure its connected commercial vehicle fleet against the rising number, complexity, and scale of cyber-driven risks. Ford Trucks is ramping up for upcoming cybersecurity regulatory compliance. With this... plus