BelugaXL receives Type Certification 

Launched five years ago based on an A330-200 freighter, the BelugaXL has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency, paving the way for entry-into-service by early 2020. The aircraft is an integral part of Airbus’ industrial system and a key... plus
New CSR director for Getlink 

Sandrine Prieur has been appointed CSR (corporate social responsibility) director for Getlink. A graduate of the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce in Bordeaux, Sandrine Prieur has built solid expertise across several areas at the heart of CSR: environmental and energy management,... plus
Closing a port can cost a fortune 

A study has analysed the costs of closing the port of Auckland. If Auckland’s port was out of action, the cost of imports would rise by between NZD 533 million and NZD 626 million a year. The study, carried out by independent economic consultancy NZIER, looks at what would... plus
New logistics facility for bathroom solutions 

Ceva Logistics has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide regional logistics services to Ideal Standard, a manufacturer of private and public bathroom solutions. Within the framework of the new collaboration, Ceva will operate a 17,375 sqm regional distribution centre... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
"Not today" were the last words of Guy Fawkes, just before he threw himself from the high platform where he was due to be hanged and quartered. He broke his neck and died instantly. plus
Australian trucker expands fleet 

Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand has invested in a fleet of more than 90 Quon CD 25 360 vehicles from the Japanese manufacturer UD Trucks for its bespoke beverage logistics brand, BevChain. The Quon features a host of advanced safety features including the traffic... plus
Le premier «frais» 

Après le projet pilote lancé par l’Iata à Hongkong (cf. ITJ 23-26/2019, page 12), le premier certificat de qualité pour la manutention de fret aérien périssable vient d’être remis à Alha Group. plus
Going east to expand 

DB Schenker is setting up eight new country organisations in the Caucasus and Central Asia region. The countries have been primarily served by partners so far; the services will now be operated by DB Schenker directly. The forwarder takes the first step in Kazakhstan, where... plus
New joint cargo plans at Abu Dhabi airport 

Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics services arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, have announced a major project to enhance Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) into a state-of-the-art global air cargo centre of excellence. Both partners will implement... plus
Total to deliver the LNG for CMA CGM's newbuilds 

The French energy player Total and Marseille-headquartered CMA CGM have signed an agreement for the supply of approximately 270,000 t per year of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) over the coming 10 years. The supply is to feed CMA CGM’s future 15,000 teu container ships that will... plus