More than 1,000 cargo-only flights since March 
Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, Swiss International Air Lines has carried over 23,000 t of goods on more than 1,000 cargo-only flights, operated by its airfreight division Swiss Worldcargo. During the months of April and May, the major commodities transported... more
THE Alliance till the end of 2020
The alliance of Hapag-LLoyd, HMM, ONE and Yang Ming, called THE Alliance, has announced service adjustments to better match resources and "fluctuating demand" of the global shipping market. Between Asia and North Europe, the FP1, FP2, FE2, and FE3 will maintain... more
OMP sells shares to Ackermans & van Haaren
Ackermans & van Haaren plans to acquire a 20% participation in OMP. Founded in 1985, OMP is a player in the fast-growing digitised supply chain planning (SCP) market. It has grown to be a company with almost 700 employees and with a direct presence in more than ten... more
Cass expands executive team
Culminating a USA-wide search, Cass Information Systems, a major provider of transportation, energy, telecom and waste invoice payment and information services, has selected Martin Resch to fill the newly created position of COO. Chairman and CEO Eric H. Brunngraber:... more
Video intelligence improves fleet safety
With its Video intelligence product, software specialist Trimble is now helping transport companies to improve road safety on European networks as well. The system enables fleet owners to film and later reconstruct accidents with the aid of externally facing wide-angle... more
American Airlines introduces new mail module
American Airlines Cargo continues the modernisation of its business with the completion of digital airmail handling and mail revenue accounting modules from IBS Software’s "iCargo" system. This deployment, which was completed in late August, was the final... more
Spacious little twin-jet 
The first-ever narrow-bodied freighter that can load ULDs on its main deck as well as in its belly hold commenced operations late in October. Its ‘parents’ and its first-use customers have called it a game changer in a market battling for capacities. more
Swiss intermodal operator adds capacity
Hupac responds to the increasing demand for intermodal connections from/to southeast Europe by increasing the frequency between the Netherlands and Austria starting from week 46. The direct train connection between Rotterdam and Vienna offers seamless ongoing connection to... more
ITJ Video News – 12 November 2020
In the ITJ Video News of 12 November 2020, editor-in-chief Chris Doepgen presents news on Japan’s Ocean Network Express; Qatar Airways Cargo’s partnership with Champ Cargosystems; the new chair of Interferry’s board; Rail Cargo Hungaria’s activities in the Italian port of... more