Revenue over USD 5 billion for YRC Worldwide 
The Kansas (USA)-based logistics provider YRC Worldwide reported consolidated operating revenue of USD 5.092 billion for full-year 2018, while consolidated operating income amounted to USD 147.2 million, which included a USD 20.8 million net gain on property disposals. ... plus
Toll Group unveils high-tech control room
The Toll Group has introduced its first ever Australian control room in Melbourne. It will improve safety and raise the efficiency of deliveries throughout Australia. The control room, the new nerve centre for the group’s national road network, is responsible for monitoring... plus
Turkish Cargo's first steps at future home base
Turkish Cargo has carried out the first air cargo transport services from Istanbul Airport. The commercial A321 inland flight from the new airport to Ankara took place on 4 February. Another flight - this time an international one with a B737 - went from Istanbul to Lefkoşa... plus
Saudia Cargo touches down in Cairo and Jo'burg
After an eight week renovation period, Saudia Cargo has inaugurated its newest sales office at Cairo Cargo City inside Cairo International Airport. The facility, one of the carrier's most important outlets due to the number of flights between the two countries, enables the... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The world’s largest hand-woven carpet measures around 5,630 sqm and can be found in the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi (UAE). plus
New boss for cargo community
The Air Cargo Community Frankfurt has appointed Harald Gloy (Lufthansa Cargo) as the new chairman of the association's board. He succeeds Sören Stark, who joined the executive board of Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg at the beginning of 2019. The Air Cargo Community’s CEO,... plus
Redwood Logistics launches parcel service
Redwood Logistics, a full-service, strategically integrated logistics provider based in Chicago (USA), has launched a new service offering an integrated, cost-saving solution for parcel shipping. Redwood's parcel service implements a proven process that combines initial... plus
Strong year too on US east coast
2018 was a year of peaks at the Port of New York and New Jersey (PNYNJ). Some 7.2 million teu were lifted and the throughput exceeded 2017’s tonnage by almost 7%. Import volumes were strong too, surging by 8.2%. According to its records, the port handled one-third of all... plus
Big contracts for hundreds of trains per week
Two customers have prolonged their contracts with SBB Cargo. Swiss Post has extended its framework agreement with the Swiss railfreight operator by another four years. SBB Cargo will run around 60 trains per day to convey letters and parcels across the country up to the end of... plus
More shipments despite tougher market conditions
Night Star Express transported 5.4 million shipments in 2018, and slightly exceeded its 2017 results despite a steadily worsening market environment and rising material and personnel costs. The Germany-based company, Europe’s second-largest overnight express service... plus