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
Senior executive appointments at Marcura 

Maritime solutions provider Marcura has introduced two key senior executive appointments to reinforce its strategic expansion plans. Dionysis Tzelepis (left) has been named CEO of DA-Desk and Bruno Deszczynski (right) as head of Portlog and Claimshub. Tzelepis joined DA-Desk... plus
Saudia Cargo appoints managing director 

Loay Mashabi will be joining Saudia Cargo as managing director on 8 October 2023. Formerly deputy minister for logistics services at the ministry for transport, Mashabi has an extensive background in the logistics sector. He has served at various positions in both the... plus
Safeen Group launches UAE-Kuwait ro-ro service 

Safeen Group, part of AD Ports Group, is introducing a direct ro-ro shipping service between the UAE and Kuwait. The carrier says that the new offering will reduce long-haul road journeys, enhance driver safety, and cut carbon emissions. The service will deploy the “SSF... plus
Dnata’s commitment to sustainability recognised 

Dnata has become the first combined air services provider to receive the International Air Transport Association’s environmental management certification as a recognition of its commitment to sustainability in its diverse portfolio of businesses in the United Arab Emirates... plus
Network Aviation Group appoints CEO 

Network Aviation Group has appointed Jonathan Clark as the new chief executive officer with effect from 8 January 2024. Clark comes with over 35 years of experience in the air cargo industry, having worked previously for Lufthansa Cargo, Qatar Airways, DB Schenker and Cargolux.... plus
Celebrating 20 years of cargo flights 

Qatar Airways Cargo took off with its first freighter at the end of September 2003. Assembled twelve years before, the A300-600, which was a converted passenger aircraft previously operated by Korean Air, first flew to Amsterdam and Chennai, and shortly thereafter, to New Delhi.... plus
More e-vehicles for the UAE fleet 

FedEx has delivered its first three electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The initial phase of this eco-friendly fleet will focus on delivery operations within high-traffic areas in the UAE. The EVs introduced have zero-tailpipe emissions... plus
Nouveau portail du golfe 

La Russie ne renforce pas seulement du coté ouest de la mer Caspienne ses efforts afin de s’assurer un accès au réseau de chemin de fer iranien (cf. ITJ 23-26 / 2023, page 38). En attendant l’entrée en service de la liaison Rasht–Astara, l’Iran serait prêt à améliorer le transit... plus