Gotthard Base Tunnel still closed 
Bad news for freight traffic in Switzerland: The Gotthard Base Tunnel will remain closed until further notice. Actually, it was planned to open the line for single-track train traffic yesterday, Tuesday, 16 August. After the derailment of a goods train in the tunnel due to a... more
Swedish haulier receives 74 t electric trucks
More and more hauliers are now starting to invest in electric trucks, including HGVs. Mattson Akeri in Gothenburg, Sweden, is one of them. The company has bought three heavy electric Volvo FH trucks and over the past few weeks has been testing one of these vehicles in... more
North American air cargo traffic decreased in 2022 
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in USA and Canada, has released its 2022 North American Airport Traffic Summary containing passenger, cargo, and aircraft operations data from 277 North... more
Jettainer steps up innovation efforts
ULD specialist Jettainer has appointed Christine Klemmer as chief innovation officer to drive forward digital and non-digital innovation. The newly established department aims to enhance ULD management services using cutting-edge technology, strategic AI applications and... more
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