Replacing 6 million sheets of paper
LKW Walter is introducing the digital consignment note eCMR for all its transports in Europe. The new solution will increase efficiency and replace around 1.5 million paper documents (around 6 million sheets of paper), the Austrian transport company said. LKW Walter deploys... more
Four and 45 Dreamliners for Southeast Asian carriers
In Singapore, where one of the world’s biggest air shows is taking place this week, Boeing has announced the purchase of 49 B787 Dreamliners by two companies based in Southeast Asia. Royal Brunei Airlines, which was the region's first carrier to fly the B787 over a decade... more
Chermaine Chia to head ocean freight
Wefreight, a fast-growing freight forwarder headquartered in Dubai (UAE), has appointed Chermaine Chia as its new global head of ocean freight. Her focus will be on improving operational efficiencies, driving commercial activities, and expanding the company’s footprint in... more
Unifeeder's green fleet grows
Unifeeder Group, a DP World company, has finalised a new deal for two additional methanol-capable container feeder vessels, following an earlier agreement for two ships. The 1,250 teu vessels are set for delivery in 2026, to be deployed in Unifeeder's European network. Unifeeder... more
GXO rides the robotics wave
With acquisitions, investments, and new automation projects, 2023 was a largely successful business year for GXO. In its annual report, the logistics provider posts a full year revenue of USD 9.8 billion and record cash flows, as many more companies are turning to supply chain... more
BUD Cargo City expanded
Budapest airport has opened a 10,000 sqm extension to its warehousing facilities in its main airfreight handling hub BUD Cargo City, complete with offices and operational infrastructure. This strategic initiative aims to augment the airport's annual cargo capacity by 40% to... more
Eviation renews leadership team
Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, has appointed Andre Stein (left) as chief executive officer and Jeff Hurford (right) as chief financial officer. The aerospace veterans will lead the company through the next stages toward certification of the Alice... more
Sydney's railfreight network transformed
After 2.5 years of construction work, Australia has finished duplicating the Botany Rail line and built a new Cabramatta Loop. The Australian government says that the combined projects will significantly improve freight capacity. On the Botany Rail line, the remaining 2.9 km... more
Welcome aboard 'M/S Finncanopus'
Finnlines' new vessel, ‘M/S Finncanopus’, has arrived at Ports of Stockholm, marking its maiden call. This follows the introduction of ‘M/S Finnsirius’ in September 2023, as part of Finnlines' fleet renewal on the Kapellskär – Långnäs – Naantali route. Like the ‘Finnsirius’,... more
A tough year for IDS Logistik
2023 was a difficult year for the German general cargo network operator, with consignment volumes falling by 5.6% and the B2C business also declining. With the economic clijmate remaining weak in 2023, turnover was disproportionately low at all 54 IDS locations, recording a... more