An e-mobility partnership 
Scania and ABB E-Mobility have signed a global framework agreement, whereby ABB will support Scania with its wide range of DC charging solutions – from 24 kW up to 600 kW. The agreement enables Scania to become a full solution provider for its EV customers, the truck... more
Air cargo demand turns a corner in Asia Pacific
Following 18 consecutive months in decline since March 2022, the region’s carriers recorded an upswing in international air cargo demand in September, with a 3.2% year-on-year growth as measured in freight tonne kilometres (ftk). While the increase could in part be... more
Korean partnership to reduce CO2 in shipping
KR (Korean Register) and HD Hyundai Global Service have signed an MOU to collaborate on verifying maritime carbon reduction solutions. With increasing decarbonisation regulations, shipping firms are turning to digital technology to reduce carbon emissions more effectively.... more
The race begins
The application phase for the 'Quantron Design Award 2024' is now open. Renowned European design universities and students, supported by their professors, are invited to participate in envisioning the future of sustainable logistics with hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The... more
First Airbus A321 P2F for Indigo
Aercap Holdings has delivered its first Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft to Indigo. The aircraft conversion was completed by Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) before being delivered to IndiGo at ST Engineering Aerospace in Singapore. "We are pleased that our... more
A Happy acquisition
UPS is to acquire Happy Returns, a software and reverse logistics company, from PayPal. UPS CEO Carol B. Tomé: “By combining Happy Returns’ easy digital experience and established drop-off points with UPS’s small package network and footprint of close to 5,200 UPS Store... more
Converted locomotive to serve US port
A new eco-friendly locomotive will soon service the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (Jaxport’s) Talleyrand Marine Terminal. The unit is one of eight locomotives USA-wide which Watco is converting from diesel to battery power. The federal railroad administration (FRA), which... more
Harren Group: new ship management service
Harren Group, a German maritime services and logistics provider, has added Harren Ship Management to its portfolio in response to customer feedback on existing ship management services. Harren Ship Management adopts a holistic approach to ship management, prioritising a... more
ACS to expand in Australia
Air Charter Service has continued its Australian expansion plans, having already increased its team size by 50% this year. Now the aircraft charter specialist’s Sydney office is preparing for further growth by moving into a much larger space. Paul Crook, ACS’s Sydney office... more
Almost 200 horses under the hood
A total of 196 horses for dressage, show Jumping and eventing competitions will be transported by Latam Cargo to and from Chile to participate in the 2023 Pan American Games and then return to their homes. Through a complex operation, and in just three weeks, horses from the... more