A "preighter" almost 100 years ago 
Exactly 100 years ago today, on 21 June 1921, the Burnelli RB-1 is documented to have taken off on its first flight. In designing the biplane, which was initially intended only for passenger transport, US engineer Vincent Burnelli (1895-1964) incorporated his lifting body... more
Boeing's logistics support for the Apaches
Boeing recently concluded a contract to provide the Israeli Air Force (IAF) with integrated logistics support for Israel’s AH-64A-model and D-model Apache helicopters. The direct commercial sale, awarded in December 2020, is a five-year follow-on contract that builds on Boeing’s... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Sequoia trees take in a good 30% of their water needs through fog. more
New service provider in Algeciras
Elcome International is opening a new office in Algeciras, Southern Spain, as its second location in Europe. The facility will offer sales and technical support for the company’s portfolio of ship navigation, communication, satellite connectivity and coastal surveillance... more
Parcels and letters delivered by e-van
Royal Mail plans to acquire around 3,000 additional, low-emission vans, a ten-fold increase in the number of electric vehicles it runs in its UK fleet. The vehicles are a new chapter in the company’s ongoing drive to reduce its operational emissions still further. Royal Mail... more
More aero engines via Hong Kong and Singapore
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), is making a bid to increase Hong Kong’s involvement in the movement of aero engines by setting up a new aero engine handling centre at the airport. Handling already an average of two units per day, which often weigh over 8 t and... more
More trains on north-south route
Belgium carrier Lineas is strengthening its presence in Ghent’s North Sea port (Belgium) by introducing a new direct intermodal connection to Milano Segrate (Italy). This service will operate five scheduled return trips per week. Lineas already runs a regular service to the... more
UKWA: changes at the top
Following Peter Ward’s announcement of his intention to step down from his role as UK Warehousing Association’s CEO (UKWA), the AGM on 16 June 2021 confirmed the appointment of Clare Bottle (photo) as new CEO, effective 1 July 2021, and the nomination of Neil Bowker, currently... more
Big Money pushing major 3PL merger
The logistics sector has become more attractive to investors during the pandemic. In the USA, 3PL players Global Tranz and Worldwide Express are now merging – with the financial assistance of a consortium led by CVC Capital partners and following the advice of Armstrong &... more
Impact of cyberattack slows down
Its outstanding financial performance in Q1/2021, ahead of other carriers in a bull market, did not save South Korean HMM from become the target of a virus attack. This is another landmark after the incidents concerning Maersk in 2017, Cosco in 2018 and CMA CGM in 2020. This... more