Aeronaves TSM orders six more AEI conversions 
Saltillo (Mexico)-based Aeronaves TSM (TSM) has ordered an additional six AEI CJR200 SF freighter conversions from Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI). The modifications for all the aircraft are being performed by the authorised AEI Conversion Centre, Commercial Jet, in Dothan,... plus
MOL recruits representative for New Zealand
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL; president & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) has appointed Kazuki Kuwahara as chief country representative for New Zealand under the company’s regional organisation of Southeast Asia, Oceania, effective 1 April 2023. Since New Zealand presents great... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The German writer Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805) is said to have drawn inspiration from the decaying scent of rotten apples. plus
Sharp increase in US container import volumes
In its recent analysis of logistics data for the shipping industry, Descartes Systems Group reports that import volumes show some consistency with pre-pandemic levels for the first quarter of the year but continue to point to a challenging global supply chain performance in... plus
Managing 500,000 shipments by 2024
Contract logistics specialist ID Logistics is extending its Ideo control tower in Europe with the creation of a subsidiary in Poland. The new location will add about thirty more supply chain managers to Ideo’s network, which is based in Saint-Priest, France. From 2024, Ideo... plus
Promoting railfreight in Pacific Northwest
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) in USA is launching its 2023 rail cargo incentive programme aimed at driving growth and cost-effective operations in the Pacific Northwest region. The programme will provide a USD 50 incentive per rail lift for eligible rail volumes... plus
Profitable pendant la pandémie
L’aéroport de Taïpeï met le cap sur l’expansion. Les planificateurs de l’aéroport de Taïpeï-Taïwan Taoyuan (TPE) s’attendant à une nouvelle hausse du trafic, ils ont décidé de miser sur l’expansion. Les infrastructures disponibles dans un proche avenir comprennent le nouveau... plus
Port truck parking with fast chargers
In addition to the Goordijk truck parking area (210 spaces) on the right bank of the Scheldt, Port of Antwerp-Bruges has now opened Ketenis, a new free parking area on the left bank of the Scheldt with 280 parking spaces. The EUR 10 million truck parking is fenced, lit, and... plus
Lufthansa Cargo to link Larnaca, Athens and Milan
Starting in April, Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its European route network. The new freighter destinations include Larnaca (Cyprus), Athens and Milan. In total, Lufthansa Cargo will serve twelve destinations in the intra-European short- and medium-haul network on more than 50... plus
Leschaco Group: changes to management board
Leschaco Group has announced the following changes to the management board (fltr): Constantin Conrad has officially assumed the role of chief executive officer, whereas chief operating officer Oliver Oestreich will retire in April 2024. As his designated successor, Nils... plus