Etihad Cargo begins and ends 2019 with Iata certification 
Last month, Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, became the second carrier to be awarded Iata's centre of excellence for perishable logistics (CEIV Fresh) in Abu Dhabi (UAE). The new award elevates Etihad Cargo as the first Middle East airline to hold... more
Finnair Cargo appoints new sales director Asia
Finnair Cargo has appointed Pasi Nopanen as its sales director Asia. He will take up his position from 9 March 2020 and be located in Shanghai. Nopanen has extensive experience in the air cargo industry, having worked for airlines and freight forwarding companies during his... more
Tapa certificate for trans-o-flex
For its location in Hürth near Cologne (Germany), the express delivery company trans-o-flex has received the certificate of the transported asset protection association (Tapa). Trans-o-flex was audited in accordance with the Tapa FSR-C standard and received the certificate at... more
Expanding network in Finland
Dachser has been operating an office for overland transport services in Finland since 2014. Now Dachser Finland Oy is moving into a facility covering some 4,600 sqm in Kerava. The hub is expected to be operational as from the second half of 2020. In the new facility, Dachser... more
EMO Trans opens in Philippines
EMO Trans, a provider of international logistics and supply chain solutions, has announced the opening of EMO Trans Philippines. “We are very pleased to form this joint venture with our long-standing partner Sky Freight,” says Jo Frigger, chairman. And Marco Rohrer, president... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The American actor John Cazale (1935-1978) appeared in five films, all of which were nominated for the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Picture. more
AEO status for Glomar
The Greece-headquartered global logistics service provider Global Maritime Enterprises has been granted the status of authorised economic operator (AEO). AEO is an internationally recognised certificate and confirms that the relevant company is a reliable business partner for... more
Joint sales office in Hamburg
Haeger & Schmidt and its parent company Felbermayr have opened a joint sales office in Hamburg (Germany). Its main objective is to improve the quality of services for overseas freight forwarders, carriers and shippers. Haeger & Schmidt Logistics offers a large portfolio... more
Kazahkh cargo carrier incorporates B747 freighter
The Kazakh carrier Sigma Airlines has leased a B747-222B from an unnamed company based in the UAE. The lease is scheduled to run until 2022. It is planned that the aircraft will be based at Shymkent airport (CIT) in Kazakhstan. Sigma Airlines has been operating flights since... more
Cooperation in Brazil
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch have joined forces to build a state-of-the-art vehicle test centre in Brazil. The new centre will focus on testing projects to develop vehicle safety and suspension control as well as on evaluating systems to improve energy efficiency and (semi-)automated... more