Qatar Airways transports millions of roses for Valentine’s... 
Qatar Airways Cargo delivered 2,800 t of fresh-cut roses from Kenya and South America to markets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia for Valentine’s Day. According to the airline this corresponds to around 48 million freshly-cut roses. The carrier operated nine... more
Italian intermodal operator extends smart fleet
This year Mercitalia Intermodal, which is part of FS Italiane group, will further invest in the technology transformation of another 180 wagons. Around 200 wagons, mainly of the T3000 type, have already been upgraded and equipped by the Austrian technology firm PJM in the... more
Guyana Port names its first dredger
Damen Shipyards Group has supplied a CSD 350 cutter suction dredger to Guyana Port, including floating pipelines, spare parts, commissioning and crew training. The dredger will support port expansion efforts by deepening key shipping channels in the Demerara River to ensure... more
150 Actros for refrigerated deliveries
The German refrigerated transport specialist Tevex Logistics received a batch of 14 Actros L trucks at Daimler’s site in Wörth (Germany) recently. The handover is the first step in a comprehensive renewal of the company’s fleet. The order totals 150 Actros L vehicles,... more
Nosta appoints Markus Dodt as COO for contract logistics
The Nosta Group has named Markus Dodt (pictured) as its COO for contract logistics. With over 30 years of experience, Dodt has played a key role in warehouse development, reorganisation and consolidation for logistics firms in Europe. Dodt said that he’s “keen to align the... more
Saudia Cargo sets GSA strategy for 2025
Saudia Cargo recently held its annual meeting for global sales agents (GSA), focusing on expanding fleet capacity, enhancing network connectivity and accelerating digital transformation to meet rising demand. “Our GSAs are our integral partners, and this gathering provided an... more
Mou for ICS, LROO, Marina
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Lloyd’s Register One Ocean (LROO) and the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore digital seafarer certification. The companies will collaborate in a pilot project that... more
Dual leadership for Barig
Jorge Carretero (Latam Cargo, on the right) and Thilo Schäfer (Condor, on the left) are the new leaders of the air cargo committee of the ‘Board of Airline Representatives in Germany’ (Barig). Together they’ll drive key initiatives, including digitalisation and process... more
Arvato expands logistics partnership with Douglas
Arvato is expanding its cooperation with the Douglas Group, now handling fulfilment operations for Douglas Customers in Italy, Poland, Central Eastern Europe and the Baltic countries, in addition to services in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Two new distribution hubs are... more
Truck manufacturer and energy supplier team up
Daf Trucks and Total Energies have signed an mou to develop zero-emission mobility solutions for road transport. The partnership focuses on three initiatives. First, they firms will investigate opportunities for Daf customers to make use of the Total Energies charging network... more