AA Cargo and Airlink unite for Haiti 
American Airlines Cargo is taking part in a global effort to transport life-saving medical and sanitation supplies to Haiti as the nation struggles to control a deadly cholera outbreak. In partnership with Airlink, a non-profit humanitarian organisation dedicated to bringing... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Danny Lloyd was only eight when he played the child in the Kubrick adaptation of Stephen King's "The Shining" (1980). At the time he was not told that he was starring in a horror film. He was already sixteen when he was allowed to watch the full movie. plus
A tandem to lead Heyworld
Heyworld, a subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo specialising in e-commerce transport solutions, has announced staff changes at the management level. As of 1 February 2023, Boris Hueske (left) and Nikola Todic (right) will take over as managing directors of the company. Both succeed... plus
Military logistics for humanitarian aid
Switzerland is containing its aid deliveries for the Ukrainian population and delivering about 390 pallets with winter equipment. The army is providing cold protection clothing such as blankets, gloves and sweaters. The military material left the Army Logistics Centre in... plus
Room for 62 pallet spaces
The new Vario Liner double-deck semitrailer is specially designed for use in hub and line haul transport. It offers up to 62 pallet spaces on two levels and, with its Code XL-certified body, is also approved for ADR transport. The curtainsider trailer was created by the... plus
Pour les modes de transport futurs
Une société deeptech planche sur des batteries de haute performance. Depuis sa participation au concours d’avenir d’Elon Musk 2015, un groupe de jeunes entreprises espagnoles s’engage pour le développement d’un hyperloop. Sur la voie vers un système de «tube pneumatique»... plus
First 1,200 HP loco for Congo-Ocean Railways
The Belgium mechanical engineering group John Cockerill has delivered the first of four shunting locomotives to Congo-Ocean Railways (CFCO) in Pointe-Noire (Republic of Congo). The vehicles were designed and manufactured in John Cockerill’s factory in Seraing (Belgium). This... plus
US transport software provider sold
The Australian company Wise Tech Global, the developer of the logistics software Cargo Wise, has acquired Envase Technologies. The US company provides transport management software for intermodal trucking, drayage (container haulage) and landside logistics in North America. The... plus
Air China returns to Geneva from today
Air China will be resuming flights between Geneva and Beijing on 26January 2023. One weekly flight is planned to start with, on Thursdays using Airbus 330-200 aircraft. After a long and difficult period of travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the company is... plus
Truck business grows by 10%
2022 ended as record year for Traton: The group sold more than 300,000 vehicles for the first time ever despite continuing pressure on supply chains and the production standstill at Man Truck & Bus which lasted for several weeks. At 305,500 (2021: 271,600) vehicles, unit... plus