Partners in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 
Saudia Cargo has signed a pivotal MOU with Cluster2 Airports Company to establish a strategic partnership which aims to strengthen logistics operations by focusing on several key areas, such as implementing new destination launches and expanded freight capacities introduced by... more
ELL to augment its fleet to over 300 Vectrons
This acquisition will be funded by the recent closure of a EUR 250 million financing round in the form of a senior secured Capex revolving credit facility over seven years. These financial resources will support the continued growth of the European Locomotive Leasing (ELL)... more
PIL names two LNG dual-fuel vessels
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named its first two 14,000 teu LNG dual-fuel container vessels, “Kota Eagle” and “Kota Emerald”, marking a significant milestone in its fleet renewal programme. These vessels are the largest in PIL's fleet and the first to fully run on... more
A debut in Dubai
A central hub in Dubai is Gruber Logistics’ latest global expansion project, marking its entrance into the Middle Eastern market. The company has been operating out of the UAE site since late summer, specialising in project logistics and air and sea freight. Once Gruber... more
Logistec picks CCO to accelerate growth
Logistec, a North American marine and environmental services provider, has appointed Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as chief commercial officer. With her leadership skills in international business and strategic development, her task will be to drive growth for the company’s marine... more
Embraer’s e-freighter now certified
Embraer’s passenger-to-freighter conversion and the cargo loading system, developed by US Cargo Systems, received FAA certification in September 2024. In July, the e-freighter was certified by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (Anac) and Easa certification is due... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
During his time as a national park ranger in Virginia from 1942 to 1977, Roy Sullivan (1912-1983) is said to have been struck by lightning seven times - more often than any other person, according to Guinness World Records. more
Clever combinations are green and efficient
Cosmetics manufacturer L'Oréal has been relying on DB Cargo Full Load Service (FLS) to ensure eco-friendly shipments of its products for over four years and has now extended this partnership for another three years. Weekly transports with alternative powered HVO trucks bring... more
A new maritime route via Colombo
Sealead Shipping has launched a new direct liner service in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), enhancing maritime connectivity between the Far East, India, and East Africa. The Far East India Djibouti (FID) service, which began operations on 5 September,... more
Yusen selects WMS for UK hub
Yusen Logistics is fitting its new UK distribution hub with a warehouse management system by Manhattan Active, aiming to enhance operational efficiency at the site. On an area of 110,647 sqm, the Japanese logistics provider is establishing another hub in its UK network, this... more