Testing robots at Munich airport 
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, along with the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Kravag Versicherung and the industrial partners at Munich airport (Cargogate, CHI, Sovereign Speed and DB Schenker), have presented the first... plus
Vallair appoints new operations director
Vallair, a mature aircraft asset specialist supporting operators and lessors, has appointed François Biarneix as operations director. Based in Chateâuroux, Biarneix will oversee the strategic deployment and operations of Vallair’s aerostructure and composite shop, engine shop,... plus
Rotterdam port launches quantum internet trial
A consortium led by Quantum Delta NL and including the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Qbird, and other players, has created the world's first scalable quantum internet connection in Rotterdam port. A trial that stated in late 2022 demonstrated that quantum technology can... plus
A step forward in Singapore's cold chain
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and a local subsidiary of the Kajima Corporation have formed a JV to develop a new refrigerated warehouse Western Singapore and enhance the cold chain offering in the area. The site in Jurong will have a floor area of 19,000 sqm with five floors of... plus
Purolator gets more e-trucks
The new 55 e-trucks from Motiv, an US-based manufacturer of class 4-6 electric trucks, bring the Canadian transport provider’s total truck count to 60, which have been in service on daily routes throughout the country. Purolator’s first five Motiv e-trucks were delivered in... plus
CEO transition at the London P&I Club
The London P&I Club has announced that Ian Gooch will be stepping down during the year from the role of chief executive officer after 15 years as CEO and 21 years as a director of A. Bilbrough & Co., the company that manages the London P&I Club. Subject to... plus
Another contract for ATSG
Air Transport Services Group, a provider of medium wide-body cargo aircraft leasing, air cargo transport and related services, has inked an agreement to operate ten additional Boeing 767 freighters for Amazon.com Services in the Amazon Air network by the end of 2024. The... plus
Digitised process cuts CO2 at port of Gothenburg
The port of Gothenburg has introduced "Digital Port Call," a platform aimed at digitalising the vessel arrival process to boost efficiency and sustainability. As Scandinavia's largest port, with 6,000 annual ship calls, the hub requires extensive coordination among... plus
Cyber security for supply chains
Intrusion Inc. and Total Information Management Corporation (TIM) are working with a Philippines-based company on threat detection for supply chain operations: TIM will provide Intrusion’s services to Orca Cold Chain Solutions, which operates out of the Philippines. The solution... plus
Nine more offices in Africa
APG Cargo, a global cargo general sales and service agent (GSSA), has substantially expanded its African network. The nine new locations are part of the company’s ongoing effort to enhance connectivity and service capabilities in one of the world's most dynamic markets and add... plus