Qantas Airways joins Aapa 
Qantas Airways, the world’s oldest continuously operating airline, has joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (Aapa), a trade association for international airlines based in the Asia-Pacific region. Aapa director general Subhas Menon said he’s “very pleased and... more
Edray picks COO
Edray, a leading technology and managed transport solution provider, has appointed Sean Santiago as COO in its executive management team. With almost 20 years of logistics experience, he has a strong reputation for building innovative, purposeful teams and solutions to maximise... more
Savannah speeds Indian cargo by eight days
The port of Savannah now offers faster logistics for cargo from India, reducing transit times to US inland markets such as Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas by up to eight days, compared to west coast ports. With six weekly direct services to Indian ports, including Hazira, Mumbai,... more
Major order for Rheinmetall Man
The armaments company and automotive supplier Rheinmetall Man is supplying the German Bundeswehr with 568 logistics vehicles worth over EUR 330 million, to be delivered in 2025 and 2026. Last year, Rheinmetall Man – a JV between Rheinmetall and the truck manufacturer Man –... more
CN Logistics launches international charter flights
The international logistics solutions provider CN Logistics has launched charter flights between Ezhou (China) and Milan (Italy). The service is part of a strategic partnership with Wuhan Financial Holdings and Hubei International Logistics, the organisation stated in a media... more
Transco founds new customs business
Transco established an independent customs services company on 1 January, expanding on its existing customs unit. Dubbed Transco Customs Solutions, the new company will comprise Transco’s previous activities in the field as well as those of Almundus Customs Services. This... more
Kalmar and MPDC deepen collaboration
Kalmar has signed an agreement with the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) to deliver five T2i terminal tractors, four heavy forklift trucks and one medium forklift truck. Deliveries are set for completion by Q3/2025. The order includes the ‘MyKalmar Insight’ tool, to help... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
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A second managing director for AeroLogic
AeroLogic, a joint venture between DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, has had a permanent second managing director and CFO since 1 January. Marcus Niedermeyer, who already held interim responsibility for finance, human resources, IT and administration from July 2024 onwards, has... more
Deploying the newest ETV in the kingdom
Aviation Handling Services Jordan now uses Lödige Industries technology at its new cargo terminal at Queen Alia airport in Amman (Jordan). The freight facility covers 8,000 sqm and features a very narrow aisle racking system with 2,400 skid positions, capable of accommodating a... more