Maskargo enhances shipment real-time visibility 
MAB Kargo (Maskargo), the cargo division of Malaysia Airlines, is further enhancing the digital transformation of its business using two secure cloud-based Unisys Digistics digital logistics solutions. Under a five year engagement signed in November 2018, Maskargo will join... more
Two appointees bolster WFS team
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has announced new leadership roles for two of its most senior executives in the Americas to strengthen its global network. Mike Duffy and Mike Simpson will become executive vice-president innovation and EVP Americas respectively, reporting to... more
Barcelona–Bettembourg ro-mo service launched
Barcelona–Bettembourg ro-mo service launched Lorry Rail, a subsidiary of SNCF group, CFL and Lohr industries, has introduced a new line connecting the Barcelona Can Tunis (Spain) and Bettembourg (Luxembourg) intermodal terminals. It is the 5th rolling motorway operated by... more
Gebrüder Weiss expanding in Romania
The international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss now offers a home delivery service in Romania. Under the product name “GW pro.line home”, goods ordered online are delivered directly to the end consumer’s door and, if required, returns are managed. With this... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The human eye can detect up to 30 frames per second, flies see 300. Therefore a fly swatter approaches them in slow motion. more
Virgin Atlantic to launch Tel Aviv widebody service
In exactly six months' time, on 25 September 2019, Virgin Atlantic’s new daily A330-300 flights between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv will provide more import and export opportunities for customers in the UK, USA and Israel seeking additional cargo capacity to... more
Will the bride be wooed?
The future of Panalpina remains written in the stars. DSV may have upped its offer to CHF 180 in cash per share in the meantime, but the Basel-based Swiss logistician has now also commenced discussions with the Kuwaiti corporation Agility. Logistics professor Armin Schwolgin is... more
How much to haul a box along the New Silk Road?
At the Transpotec Logitec 2019, staged in Verona (Italy), the United Transport and Logistics Company - Eurasian Rail Alliance (UTLC ERA) presented its new Eurasian Rail Alliance index (ERAI) and the accompanying website for the first time in Europe. The index is intended to... more
US Air Force carries aid to Central America
Over a weekend-long combined humanitarian and training mission, three C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and their reserve citizen airmen crews from the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston SC (USA), recently delivered humanitarian aid to Guatemala, Haiti and... more
Laurels for GAC in India
The office of the additional commissioner of customs at Krishnapatnam Port (India), has named GAC India the top steamer agent for financial year 2018-2019. Among all agencies, the award winner handled the most port calls during FY 2018-2019. From April 2018 to January 2019,... more