"Curiosity of the Day" 
Most birds have four toes, but the ostrich only has two. It achieves its high running speed by only putting weight on the big inner toe when running fast. more
Menzies strengthens leadership in the Americas 
Menzies Aviation, a service provider for airports and airlines worldwide, has made a series of senior appointments in the Americas region. The company has promoted Oliver Ashton to the position of senior vice president, cargo Americas, while Chris Dohne has been appointed... more
B&H relocates in NZ
B&H Worldwide is moving to a new hub in Auckland, where it is looking to benefit from the proximity to the airport and other transport routes. Effective immediately, the company is relocating its operations in Auckland to Westney Road in Mangere, from where it will... more
10 million teu capacity for Charleston Harbour
In her third state of the port address, South Carolina Ports president and CEO Barbara Melvin highlighted the port's strategic investments in infrastructure to meet growing demand in the Southeast US market. With USD 3 billion invested, SC Ports is expanding its capacity to... more
More pasta, oil and solar panels by rail
From today, 21 October 2024, GTS Group, an intermodal operator based in Bari, southern Italy, is increasing its freight services in Campania, Italy, by doubling the number of weekly trips on the Piacenza-Nola railway route from three to six. GTS thus enhances its connections... more
JD doubles down internationally
JD Logistics is aiming to double its overseas warehouse capacity by the end of 2025 in a move which also involves bonded and direct-mail hubs. Based on a current network of nearly 100 warehouses worldwide, the logistics provider plans to focus its expansion on Europe and the... more
DSV expands its green fleet in Asia
Original: The delivery of two new electric trucks signals the start of a new era for logistics in Singapore. DSV Air & Sea (DSV) purchased the new models and received them during a special handover ceremony at DSV Singapore. Handover ceremony of Volvo’s Electric Prime Mover... more
Swissport clinches SGHA contract in Nairobi
Saudia Cargo has signed a new ‘standard ground handling agreement’ (SGHA) with Swissport International, which will serve as its official ground-handling agent at Nairobi Airport. Swissport will handle all aspects of ground support, including cargo handling, loading and... more
Coordinating mail deliveries in Qatar
Qatar Airways Cargo is linking up with Qatar Post as part of a partnership involving mail transport in and out of the country. In an agreement signed last week, the companies announced their plans to adapt to requirements in the postal market, enhance logistics infrastructure... more
And the best pet shipping airlines are ...
Airlines play a crucial role in pet shipping, acting as vital partners in guaranteeing the safe and efficient transportation of pets. Ipata is the global network of professional pet shippers, with members in over 90 countries serving more than 700 airports worldwide. At... more