Augmented in Australia, new in New Zealand 
Swissport is expanding its air cargo handling operations with new facilities in Melbourne and Sydney and its first location in Auckland (New Zealand), which is set to open next month. The move was designed to enhance capacities, efficiency and service quality for airlines and... more
Scannell Properties expands German team
On 1 February Scannell Properties appointed Lukas Imdahl as the director of its development activities in Germany. He oversees site acquisitions and the development of build-to-suit and speculative projects in the country. Imdahl previously worked at Evolutiq and Panattoni,... more
Investing in wind-assisted deepsea shipping
Econowind, a Dutch company from Zeewolde, has secured EUR 1 million in development capital from Invest International, to advance and test its VentoFoil XL, a 24-30 m high wind sail designed for deepsea shipping. The technology, inspired by aviation principles, aims to reduce... more
Kezad Group expanding capacity
The Kezad Group is expanding its infrastructure with an additional 250,000 sqm of warehousing by the end of 2025, increasing total capacity to 837,000 sqm. The warehouse occupancy rate is rising, despite these capacity additions, driven by increased demand from the automotive... more
Multiple truck deliveries simultaneously
The US platform Billor supports truck drivers to achieve truck ownership. It combines fintech, technology and logistics, simplifies the complexities of logistics and finance and also manages all operational and financial needs. Now Billor has extended its network and has... more
Delhivery operates India’s first road train
A road train developed by manufacturer Volvo Trucks was flagged off by Nitin Gadkari, India’s minister of road transport and highways, recently. The vehicle combination will enhance efficiency and capacity in Indian long-haul logistics. The Volvo FM 420 4X2 road train offers... more
IMO and Saudi Arabia launch project for seafarers
The International Maritime Organization and Saudi Arabia have launched the ‘NextWave Seafarers Project’, aiming to tackle the global seafarer shortage while creating career opportunities for cadets from less-developed countries and small island developing states. Running from... more
GW expands US presence in Phoenix
Gebrüder Weiss has opened a location in Phoenix AZ (USA), expanding its North American network to 17 locations. The facility will offer air and sea freight services, including customs clearance and land transport solutions, strengthening cross-border trade between the USA and... more
Reconomy appoints CEO of ‘re-use loop’
Reconomy has named Rakhshan Zahid as the chief executive of its ‘re-use loop’. The division, comprising ‘advanced supply chain’ and ‘rebound’, provides technology-driven circular logistics and supply chain solutions. “Reconomy’s ‘re-use loop’ is one of our key divisions, and... more
First ‘SkyCourier’ delivered to Canada
Textron Aviation has delivered the first Cessna ‘SkyCourier’ twin turboprop in Canada to Air Bravo Corporation, a passenger, cargo and air ambulance operator based in Ontario. The freighter variant will support cargo transport across the region. Designed for single-pilot... more