Multiple factors driving decarbonisation 
It is not just legislation that is driving change on carbon emissions, but client pressure and internal initiatives are also increasingly significant factors, as an industry survey conducted by the British International Freight Association (Bifa) has revealed. The... more
Cargo-Partner opens hub in Turkey
The new iLogistics Centre has 20,000 sqm of warehouse space with 5,850 sqm of bonded warehouse space. It is located close to Istanbul's new airport and the region's seaports. At the new location, Cargo-Partner offers a wide range of logistics services, including... more
A new strategic associate for Cargo IQ
Air cargo quality standards organisation Cargo IQ has welcomed airline and travel IT solutions provider Hitit as a strategic associate member to help drive forward the organisation’s goal to enhance global quality standards in the air cargo industry through digitalisation.... more
Röhlig Logistics picks Simon Albrecht
The owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has appointed Simon Albrecht as global sea freight director. He reports to Hylton Gray, CEO sea freight, air freight, contract logistics & sales and member of the global executive board. Simon Albrecht: “Röhlig has an... more
Philippine ports see container throughput rise
According to the latest port strategy report, Philippine’s ports are seeing an increase of container handling volumes. The Port of Manila handled a total of 5,474,484 teu in 2022, an uptick of 10% compared to 2021: this makes the port the seventh busiest gateway port in... more
HHPI to rent 110 more wagons
Wagon lessor Ermewa is scheduled to deliver the first batch in July 2023, with further wagons to follow gradually over the course of the year. The wagons manufactured by Greenbrier have a capacity of 49 cbm and are suitable for the transport of bulk goods. They will be used... more
Simon Hegele acquires 75% of CST Transport
Christophe Jacquin, the current managing director of the French transport company CST Transport, which is based in Gonesse in the immediate vicinity of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, will remain on the management board. In future, he will be joined by Anne Witz, who has been... more
The first ten (or 50)
Maritime Energy Heli Air Services (Mehair) has inked a deal with Jekta, the Switzerland-based Pha-Ze 100 amphibious aircraft manufacturer, for ten firm orders and options for 40 more. The Indian seaplane operator would therefore be the first customer to receive the aircraft in... more
Bruna Ventura to be managing director for Brazil
Global logistics provider Rhenus Group has appointed Bruna Ventura as managing director of Rhenus Brazil. She will succeed Paul Schabbel, who will take over a new role in the organisation. Ventura has more than 16 years of leadership and management experience in the... more
Maastricht Aachen Airport unveils upgraded runway
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) unveiled its newly renovated runway at a launch event held at the airport on 30 June 2023. The second largest cargo hub in the Netherlands has invested EUR 35.3 million to upgrade the airstrip as part of a plan to extend its operational... more