50% less CO2 than maximum permitted by EU 
The Spanish long-haul transport specialist Logista has acquired multi-temperature trailers fitted with Advancer Spectrum A-500 Spc refrigeration equipment made by Thermo King. The CO2 emissions of these green tech direct injection engines are 50% lower than the maximum permitted... more
A drink in the heart of Paris
OBD Grand Paris and Sogestran Logistics introduced an urban river logistics solution in June 2023, allowing beverage delivery vehicles to be reloaded in central Paris. OBD Grand Paris focuses on sustainable urban logistics to address decarbonisation and reduce city traffic.... more
Royal Air Maroc – from the USA to the world
Globe Air Cargo USA and Royal Air Maroc Cargo have reinforced their long-standing GSSA contract and launched a winter schedule promotion to showcase the airline’s widespread network, including in-demand niche destinations in Africa. Royal Air Maroc operates regular flights... more
16.3 million t of air cargo handled in ten years
The Cathay Cargo Terminal (CCT) recently celebrated its tenth anniversary of full operations with a VIP dinner party attended by Algernon Yau as the guest of honour. The secretary for commerce and economic development of the Hong Kong SAR spoke about his time as the CCT's... more
Construction of Dutch hydrogen network begins
The construction of a national hydrogen network, commencing in the port of Rotterdam, was officially inaugurated on 27 October. The presence of King Willem-Alexander, minister for climate and energy Rob Jetten, mayor of Rotterdam Ahmed Aboutaleb, and the king's commissioner... more
A new CEO for TGW Logistics
The Foundation Board of TGW Future Privatstiftung, sole owner of TGW Logistics, has named Henry Puhl as chief executive officer. Puhl will assume his new position from February 2024 and succeed Harald Schröpf, who is retiring in 2024 after six years as TGW Logistics’... more
A train from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean
The Lobito Corridor in Africa is taking shape: The African Development Bank and Africa Finance Corporation have joined the USA and EU in support of Angola, Congo and Zambia in signing a seven-party MOU to develop the Lobito Corridor and the new Zambia - Lobito line. The new... more
RZDL introduces regular China service
The Russian rail logistics company RZD Logistics has launched a regular service to transport consolidated cargoes from Russia to China. Shipments will go from Bely Rast to Xi'an, from where some of the goods will be delivered to final consignees in other Chinese provinces.... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Earwax is the only secretion in humans that tastes bitter – to protect the body against insects. more
Altavair appoints chief commercial officer
Altavair has appointed Matt Hoesley as chief commercial officer. In this newly created role, Hoesley will be responsible for marketing, trading, and portfolio management, in addition to his current position as head of financing and investment. Hoesley will continue reporting... more