DHL to use UAE rail network 
UAE’s Etihad Rail and DHL Global Forwarding have signed a strategic partnership agreement to establish a joint venture company, which will enable DHL to use Etihad Rail’s network to conduct its main operations within the Emirates. Under the terms of the agreement, DHL Global... more
ICS identifies new risks for energy transition
Political instability is an underestimated “Risk Multiplier” on the path to a successful green energy transition in maritime, as the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)'s Maritime Barometer Report 2022-2023 pinned down. The ICS Maritime Barometer Report is an... more
Transhipment well-oiled
At 1.36 million t, cargo throughput at the Swiss Rhine ports rose by 17% in Q1/2023 compared to Q1/2022 (1.2 million t). This was due to an 83% increase in imports of mineral oil products (696,324 t). In contrast, imports of agricultural products (-21%) and foodstuffs and... more
Talking robots to deliver parcels in Helsinki
During this spring and summer, a pilot project in Helsinki, Finland will test whether electric and autonomous vehicles can deliver small construction supplies needed at worksites to customers in the area – quickly and flexibly. Würth’s customer companies operating in... more
Pharma logistics with an e-truck
The pharmaceutical logistics specialist Unitax now deploys a 40 t e-truck in local transport, one of two custom-built electric tractor units (E-SZMs) that will be used in the ‘E-Haul’ research project to be conducted by the Technical University of Berlin from summer 2023... more
15 years safe on the ground
The Safety Audit for Ground Operations (Isago), an industry programme for the global oversight of ground handling service providers (GHSPs) introduced by the International Air Transport Association (Iata), has been advancing aviation safety for the last 15 years. It is based on... more
Aeronet Worldwide promotes Robert Turner 
Robert Turner has been named CEO of Aeronet Worldwide. Prior to this promotion, Turner, who joined Aeronet in 1989, was executive vice president of the management group and the Texas region. With this appointment, former CEO Anthony N. Pereira – Aeronet’s founder and majority... more
AI-powered solutions for airfreight operations
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution to transform airfreight operations and boost cargo capacity on flights. Etihad Cargo entered into a landmark proof-of-concept agreement with... more
A trio to build two new vessels
Project freight forwarder Deugro Danmark has inked a partnership with Siemens Gamesa and Amasus Offshore. This long-term charter agreement involves the construction of two vessels, “Rotra Futura” and “Rotra Horizon”, which will be delivered in 2025 and built in China. The... more
Five Vectrons for the Scandinavian corridor
Swedish carrier Green Cargo has signed a long-term lease agreement with Alpha Trains for five Vectron locomotives for the Scandinavian corridor. With these new vehicles, Green Cargo is modernising its fleet and continuing to develop its international services from Malmö in... more