Dronamics appoints new chief revenue officer 
Cargo drone airline Dronamics has appointed Gavin Gomes as chief revenue officer and member of its executive team. He will assume his new role on 1 January 2024, after having served as general manager, Dronamics Australia since August this year. Before joining Dromanics,... more
IAG Cargo starts its first Madrid-Doha service
Commencing today, 11 December 2023, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is providing its first direct service between Madrid (Spain) and Doha (Qatar). This new daily direct service will be operated by an Iberia A330. Customers from Asia... more
RCG ships rail track components to Romania
The Austrian carrier transports the building materials over a distance of 1,650 km from Poland via Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary to Romania. ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) began the transports for Track Tec, a supplier of track superstructure materials, in June 2023. By... more
Cosco’s blockchain e-bill hits 100k
Cosco Shipping has issued its 100,000th blockchain-based electronic bill of lading to a Shenzhen-based e-commerce customer, marking a significant milestone in digital trade facilitation. This achievement reflects Cosco's commitment to digital innovation, having served over 7,500... more
Temperature-controlled network Down Under
Lineage, a temperature-controlled logistics provider, has opened a cold-storage facility in Tauranga, New Zealand. The hub has over 16,000 pallet positions. Focus has been put on the sustainability of the site. By installing a rainwater harvesting system for refrigeration... more
John Moseley joins board of directors
John Moseley, chief commercial officer of Port Houston, one of the top five container ports in the USA, has been elected to the board of directors of the Containerisation & Intermodal Institute (CII). Since being appointed to his current role in 2018, Moseley drives and... more
Vital supplies: 75th anniversary of the airlift
In humanitarian crises, a rapid response is essential. This is why relief supplies are primarily transported by air to conflict and disaster areas. 2023 marked the 75th anniversary of the "airlift", which is closely linked to Berlin's history. It was one of the largest... more
Vehicles for maximum volume and loading height
The family business runs a modern fleet of Volvo trucks and assorted trailers from its base in Kirby Hill, North Yorkshire. The forwarder provides a diverse range of groupage, palletised and mixed loads to multiple destinations throughout the UK and Europe. The new vehicles... more
Five buildings, three world records?
Five historical buildings in Ningxia, China, were successfully displaced by 600 m in a record-breaking logistics manoeuvre. China Shipping Vastwin Project Logistics used 300 Scheuerle SPMT axle lines to complete the transport. They managed to carry all the buildings 600 m... more