Ascent breaks ground in Arizona 
Ascent Aviation Services, an independent aircraft aftermarket services provider, has begun to build two new wide-body aircraft hangars at Pinal Air Park in Marana Arizona to establish a North American conversion site to carry out passenger-to-freighter conversions and heavy... more
Enhancing car carrier operations in Japan
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has partnered with Japan Cargo Tally Corporation (JCTC) to introduce a new system, J-Carps, to enhance the efficiency and capacity of car carrier operations in Japan. Historically, shipping companies and JCTC used separate systems to track cargo loads,... more
Testing exhaust emissions in long-haul HGVs
The EU’s Zefes project is currently exploring options to electrify trucks for long-distance heavy goods transport. To this end, the South Tyrolean logistics company Gruber is collecting data from diesel vehicles on a defined route from Verona (Italy) via the Brenner Pass to... more
From Grosvenor to Segro
Segro, a real estate investment trust based in the UK, has appointed Anna Bond as head of the trust’s western corridor business, to oversee development and asset management in the Thames Valley, including the Slough Trading Estate, Heathrow Airport and the M4 corridor portfolio.... more
Cool dollies in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has introduced cool dollies for the transportation of pharmaceutical and perishable shipments to complete its cool chain capabilities at its Abu Dhabi (UAE) hub. Manufactured by the Italian company Bombelli Airport... more
DSV doubles down on Dallas
DSV has opened another facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, adding over 90,000 sqm to its existing portfolio. The site complements the company’s Dallas hub, dubbed “Big Tex”, which has been operating since 2022. With the 90,000 new pallet positions and state-of-the-art... more
Here’s how to adjust prices 
A global management consultancy’s price expert shows the way. Navigating these turbulent economic times is a major challenge for many a logistician. Although inflation decreased again slightly last year, companies in our industry nevertheless continue to face the problem of... more
Freight train to and from Ukraine
In partnership with the Ukrainian Railways Ukrzeleznitsa, Metrans, an affiliate of HHLA group, has dispatched the first train crossing the border between Medyka in Poland and Mostyska in Ukraine. The new train service will operate between the Metrans terminal Dabrowa... more
Security concerns raise shipping’s CO2 emissions
Because of the attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea, the region has become a no-go area for international shipping since January 2024. The German navy's frigate “Hessen” is stationed there to protect cargo ships, yet vessels are advised to avoid this route. Most ships... more