Aero Africa Mashariki Cargo appoints Lucy Njoki 
Aero Africa Mashariki Cargo Solutions has appointed Lucy Njoki as administration and operations manager for Kenya. She will be in charge of assisting the GM in running operations, finance, compliance and other administrative activities in Kenya, for the East Africa Control Tower... plus
WPI researchers create method for making net-zero aviation...
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has developed a potential breakthrough in green aviation, namely a recipe for a net-zero fuel for aeroplanes that will pull carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the air. The team, led by Jagan... plus
Expanding into Hungary and Romania
In Poland the company A. Hartrodt has invested in building up its own fleet. Since October the forwarder has handled pan-European road transports with its Szczecin-based national company and the first of its own Polish trucks, initially from Poland to Italy, Germany and... plus
WDS complements its US west coast activities
A takeover has been completed in the USA, with the World Group, the parent company of World Distribution Services (WDS), acquiring Pacific Cascade, including both Pacific Cascade Distribution and Pacific Cascade Trucking headquartered in Sumner WA. Pacific Cascade, founded in... plus
WestJet Cargo dedicates B737-800 freighters
WestJet Cargo, the air cargo division of WestJet, has confirmed the planned launch of four dedicated Boeing B737-800 freighters on 26 March 2023, to massively increase its operations, thereby meeting growing demand in the Canadian market. Kirsten De Bruijn, WestJet’s... plus
Europa Road – Sarah Elliott takes the lead
Leading road freight operator Europa Road has promoted Sarah Elliott (on the left) to the position of transport manager, as part of the company’s continued recognition of individuals making a significant impact on the business. Elliot, based at Europa’s Dartford headquarters,... plus
Rail service reduces emissions by 82%
The logistic specialist Woodland has initiated a new rail route for Ball. The project enabled the can-maker to benefit from an 82% reduction of emissions between March 2021 and September 2022 by its inbound supply chain to the UK via the main deep-sea ports. With the new... plus
Second warehouse close to Gothenburg
In Sweden, Geodis has enhanced its capacity by adding a 20,000 sqm warehouse close to its existing facility at Arendal, near Gothenburg. A year after establishing its own operational footprint close to the biggest Swedish port, the French group’s contract logistics line of... plus
Call to integrate inland navigation
Alternatives on the water are important solutions for Universal Transport, an oversized and heavylift specialist that is a part of Gruber Logistics. In the face of a tense situation in the heavylift industry the company has called on politicians and shippers to work together to... plus
Risks of the European emissions trading systems
Interferry, the International Association of Ferry and Passenger Ship Operators, has warned that the inclusion of maritime transport in the European emissions trading system (EU ETS) is going to result in a significant increase in transport costs. The change could lead to some... plus