Starlux Airlines enters maindeck cargo business 
At the Singapore Airshow, Taiwan's Starlux Airlines placed a firm order for five A350F and three more A330neo aircraft to add to the four already in operation. CEO Glenn Chai explained that the carrier had "continuously nurtured the cargo market since its inception... more
Robust results in the port of Barcelona
The port of Barcelona has reported strong economic results for FY/2023, with a turnover of EUR 189 million, a cash flow of EUR 101 million, and a reduction of its bank debt by EUR 18 million. Despite the increased turnover, operating income declined by 18.5% due to higher... more
Maritime mourns Angela Chao
Angela Chao, chair and CEO of the Foremost Group has died in a car accident. The daughter of Foremost Group founder James S. C. Chao and sister of former US secretary of transportation Elaine Chao, Angela Chao was named one of marine log’s top women in maritime in 2021. The... more
Two-hour delivery windows established
With its ETA software, the Pall-Ex Group brings artificial intelligence (AI) into the world of freight distribution. The use of AI has allowed the UK network to launch a two-hour delivery window for its palletised freight and enhance the upgrades which it has already... more
Boosting Belgium's real estate market
Real estate developer Panattoni is planning to enter the Belgian market to meet rising demand for sustainable logistics infrastructure. Located centrally in Europe, the country has key ports and connections to Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the UK. First... more
Real-time booking with integrated data
Wisetech Global and Avianca Cargo have integrated their data to enable freight forwarders to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments in real-time from within Cargowise, a logistics execution platform. As part of the ‘Cargowise carrier connectivity programme’, Cargowise... more
Simplifying supply chains
Southgate Global, a fulfilment provider for the logistics industry, has identified a rising demand for single-source suppliers in recent years and has adapted its organisation accordingly. Companies are seeking to streamline and slim down operations to stay ahead of their... more
Crossing borders without changing locomotives
The rental company Railpool has signed a framework agreement with Siemens for the delivery of up to 250 locomotives. 70 Vectron locomotives were immediately called up - 24 multisystem locomotives for AC and DC networks and 46 AC locomotives. With this first order, Railpool... more
Liebherr's electric cranes for Rijeka
Liebherr Container Cranes has partnered with Rijeka Gateway in Croatia to supply the terminal with 15 electric rubber tyre gantry cranes (ERTGs) and two rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMGs). Rijeka Gateway, a joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic, will benefit from... more
Changing of the guard
Martin Reder is taking over as CEO of the logistics service provider Trans-o-flex, which specialises in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, consumer electronics and other sensitive goods sectors, with immediate effect. Reder succeeds Wolfgang Albeck, who is moving to the company’s... more