Viking Drone Packaging passes crash test 
Viking Drone Packaging’s 'Crash-Protected Container' has been certified by the UK government in the Civil Aviation Authority’s test programme. This opens up new options for the drone delivery sector. In the UK and Europe it's theoretically been possible to carry dangerous... more
Two North American rail carriers join forces
Canadian National Railway (CN) and Norfolk Southern (NS) are launching a new domestic intermodal service, beginning on 2 October 2023. The service will link CN-served Canadian markets with Norfolk Southern-served Kansas City and Atlanta in the American Southeast. The... more
Cargo-Partner expands in SE-Europe
Cargo-Partner has expanded its warehouse in Zagreb from 12,900 sqm to 17,500 sqm. The modern facility now includes 20,000 pallet spaces and a 900 sqm mezzanine for e-fulfilment services. It also features 28 truck docks and three drive-in gates. Zoran Starcevic, managing... more
A sustainable balance
Alaska Air Cargo has launched a programme to carry up to 22,670 kg of recyclable waste each year out of Nome, Alaska, supporting clean-up efforts in rural communities and saving valuable local water resources. The recyclables, electronic waste items left over from used... more
Container service for Russia's Far East
Ruscon will launch a new transport service through the Far East of Russia in partnership with RZD Logistics. The companies signed a cooperation agreement to this effect at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok this week. The companies – both are part of Russian Delo... more
Joe Biden nominates administrator for FAA
President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Michael G. Whitaker as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Whitaker is currently chief operating officer at Supernal, a Hyundai Motor Group company which is designing an electric advanced air... more
EUR 380 million for terminal in Rijeka
It is the largest investment in the port's history: EUR 380 million have been earmarked to create a new container terminal on the Adriatic coast. The recent ground-breaking ceremony marked the start of the works on the future Rijeka Gateway terminal which is scheduled to begin... more
Scan Global Logistics enters Swiss market
Scan Global Logistics is acquiring Belglobe and entering the Swiss market. Switzerland is well-known for its infrastructure and proximity to European markets. SGL adds this takeover to close to three decades of market presence and a strong position within pharma healthcare... more
Qatar Airways Cargo freighters return to Bahrain
Qatar Airways Cargo has resumed its freighter services to Bahrain, effective 1 September 2023. In addition to the 21 weekly narrow-body passenger flights to Bahrain, Qatar Airways Cargo has launched three weekly freighter operations, adding more than 200 t of weekly cargo... more
Higher eco premiums for e-trucks in Germany
Save emissions and receive a climate bonus as a reward - that is the idea behind the GHG (greenhouse gas reduction) quota. The German truck insurer R+V and its subsidiary Kravag help companies and private individuals to get the money. For e-trucks, the legislator has now... more