Growth ambitions in Southern Africa 
DSV Skyservices has named Jaco van den Berg as its new managing director, to lead the company through a new phase of service and product development. After a 24 year career in the perishable airfreight business, van den Berg joined Skyservices 14 years ago as branch manager... plus
Faster delivery
After a record year for Germany‘s courier, express and parcel service industry with an estimated volume of more than 4 million parcels delivered across the country, providers are now considering how to further optimise their parcel delivery services for their customers. To... plus
Engine failure hits Boeing freighter too
The operators of B777 freighters are likely to get off with no more than a black eye. After the dramatic engine failure of a United Airlines B777 over Denver, pictured with spectacular photographs in the public media, Boeing recommends suspending operations of the 69 in-service... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Albatross can still have offspring when they are over 60 years old. plus
On African-American links
With two services calling, the Terminal 3 of Meridian Port Services (MPS) in Ghana has strengthened its position on the maritime axis between Africa and Latin America. MSC is operative at the MPS docks. In addition, CMA CGM recently launched the "Samwaf" (South... plus
More service for time-critical spare parts
The Militzer & Münch group has introduced a new time-critical spare parts supply service at its location at Hamburg airport. The service is used particularly in cases of an “aircraft on ground” alarm (AOG). Militzer & Münch recently extended this offer to other... plus
Circle of honour gains new UPS drivers
The package delivery company UPS has announced the induction of 1,412 men and women into the circle of honour, an elite group of UPS drivers. They have been among the safest drivers on the road and have not had an avoidable accident for 25 years or more. Today, the circle... plus
Now also every Wednesday to Chicago
Responding to increased demand for air freight transport options out of Europe, Dachser USA is expanding its dedicated Frankfurt-Chicago air cargo service, operated every Saturday, with the addition of a second flight. It will be operated by American Airlines with B777 / PAX... plus
Producteurs flottants
Pas des jardins suspendus mais des usines flottantes: Manik Mehta, correspondant de l’ITJ à New York, nous présente de nouvelles idées pour la production et le transport d’EPI. plus
Building a new rail hub in Hungary
HHLA intermodal company Metrans is building another rail terminal in Hungary to expand its transport services along the Adriatic corridor and towards southern and south-eastern Europe. HHLA and the Hungarian government have signed an agreement to this effect. The hub... plus