AD Ports Group: growth in Q2/2023 
AD Ports Group reported a significant 66% YoY revenue increase in Q2/2023, reaching AED 2.1 billion (USD 571 million). The result was driven by a good performance in maritime, ports, and digital clusters, alongside acquisitions. Adjusted for acquisitions, revenue grew by 44%... more
Robotic food delivery service starts at Wichita State
Wichita State Dining plans the rollout of robotic food delivery on campus, thanks to a partnership with Starship Technologies. Users can download the Starship Deliveries app and get food delivered quickly to any campus location. After choosing the desired item, they drop a pin... more
Ready for Brazil's skies
The Cessna Skycourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil (Anac). The US aircraft manufacturer Textron Aviation said that it is looking forward to serving the dynamic and expansive Brazilian market and... more
DHL GF to welcome new head of air freight
Thomas Mack, executive vice president air freight at DHL Global Forwarding, will take on a new role as senior advisor on 1 October 2023 in preparation for his retirement in October 2024. The industry veteran will be succeeded as executive vice president air freight by Max... more
APM sees railfreight on track for record volumes
APM Terminals reports worldwide record loadings for railfreight: in India for example, the port of Pipavav handled 206 trains and nearly 50,000 containers in July, the highest number this year so far, pulling significantly ahead of its previous loading record of 157 double stack... more
HGK Shipping and Salzgitter Group join forces
HGK Shipping and Salzgitter Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance sustainable logistics on waterways. The partnership focuses on efficient transport, minimising emissions, and optimising cargo space. Salzgitter Flachstahl and Deumu, subsidiaries of... more
Three new tenants for Berlin business park
Panattoni, a project developer for industrial and logistics real estate in Europe, is leasing four more units of the Panattoni Campus Berlin City Centre to three new tenants: SKS Sondermaschinen- und Fördertechnikvertrieb, Probiogen and CNC Teile24. Completion is... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Tim Hardin played only two songs at the Woodstock Festival, but his performance lasted an hour. more
Alaska Airlines sends rescue flights to Hawaii
Alaska Airlines is transporting 5,000 kg of relief supplies for victims of the wildfires in Lahaina, Maui. Alaska Air Cargo team members loaded supplies onto a flight to Kahului OGG from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Alaska Airlines is closely monitoring the... more
From Vienna to Tyrol
Philipp Arnold is the new freight forwarding manager at Dachser's logistics centre in Stans, Tyrol (Austria). After an intensive induction phase, he assumed his new responsibilities on 1 April 2023 and now oversees all forwarding processes at this location. Arnold learned... more