Vietjet Cargo prepares for Malaysia market entry 
In order to enhance and further develop its cargo network, Vietjet's subsidiary and cargo arm Vietjet Cargo is opening a tender for a cargo general sales agent (GSA) in Kuala Lumpur and is inviting companies to bid for the first time in Malaysia in February 2020. The GSA... plus
Fully collapsible airstable wins authorisation
The British company Instone Air, which has been designing and manufacturing a full range of airstable models for over 35 years, has been awarded the European technical standard order (ETSO) authorisation by the European aviation safety agency (EASA) for its new "fully... plus
Port Botany railfreight connections on track
Major improvements for freight transportation through the economic gateway of Port Botany in Australia are closer to reality with major firms shortlisted by the Australian rail track corporation (ARTC) to design and construct the Botany Rail Duplication and Cabramatta Loop... plus
EMO Trans inaugurates branch in Thailand
EMO Trans has announced the opening of EMO Trans Thailand. “We are very pleased to establish an official EMO Trans presence in Thailand as part of our Asia strategy,” Jo Frigger, chairman, says. And Marco Rohrer, president and CEO adds: “We see tremendous potential for growth in... plus
Supply chain software for fashion designer
Garment and fashion specialist Jump Design Group has implemented the supply chain management software Osca to make its delivery flows transparent. Among other features, the cloud-based system developed by the Bochum (Germany)-based company Setlog controls all processes relevant... plus
Looking forward to new terminal in South Carolina Ports
The new Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. Terminal, which prepares to open in March 2021, is taking shape along the Cooper River at South Carolina Ports. More than 300 people — contractors, port employees, elected leaders and community members — cheered as a steel beam and tree were... plus
Aero Africa appoints Jade Da Costa as its new CCO Africa
South Africa born Jade Da Costa comes with more than 30 years of international experience in the freight forwarding and aviation industry and extensive knowledge of the African markets and cultures. He joins Aero Africa from Intraspeed Group, where he most recently held the... plus
Corona virus may trap containers in ports
“The recent position of the Chinese government and provinces to extend the Chinese New Year and impose new restrictions on the movement of people in China has a significant downstream effect on the movement of goods, which raises issues for international freight forwarders... plus
All-in-one website for Swiss truck drivers
In addition to a driving licence, professional drivers require a certificate of competence and a driver card for the digital tachograph. If they are carrying dangerous goods (ADR) they also need to have an ADR certificate. Until recently, professional drivers in Switzerland... plus
Swissport chooses Lödige in Frankfurt
Lödige Industries is to deliver a modern, fast and efficient cargo handling facility for Swissport’s new cargo terminal in Frankfurt Cargo City Süd. Construction of the 2,900 sqm facility is well under way and production of the cargo handling system has begun at the company’s... plus