Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao boost partnership 
The e-commerce air cargo sector is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, according to analysts. Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao, the logistics arm of the tech giant Alibaba, plan to strengthen their collaboration, which began in 2021. Their aim is to support the growth... more
Flexport picks senior VP for Asia Pacific
Supply chain technology specialist Flexport has appointed Daniel Sanvicente as senior vice president, head of Asia-Pacific. Sanvicente has more than 25 years of leadership experience and deep expertise in the region. His track record in the global logistics industry helped drive... more
Two weekly trains to replace 4,000 trucks annually
Following a successful trial with a test train, Dettmer Rail Group has now implemented a regular intermodal service. With immediate effect, two trains per week will run with GATX intermodal wagons in Germany between Nuremberg and Black-Forest-Terminal Horb. The new service... more
Biomethane fuels emission reduction programme
United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels have strengthened their commitment to sustainability with a landmark agreement to supply UECC’s multi-fuel vessels with biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) through 2024 and most of 2025, marking the largest ongoing LBM commitment in... more
Down by the docks
Panattoni has opened 13,000 sqm of commercial spaces at City Dock Hamburg Norderstedt, with two new tenants having joined in October and November. Fit for SMEs and start-ups or branch offices, the hub is located within Hamburg, giving tenants access to key docks, the city’s... more
New cargo conversion opportunity in Canada
Täby Air Maintenance (TAM) has received approval for its Saab 340 cargo conversion STC from Transport Canada, following a previous authorisation by both Easa and FAA. Close to 40 Saab 340 airplanes, including both Saab 340A and Saab 340B have been converted into full freighters... more
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A promotion within the Briese Group
Guenther Siemens, who has been working for BBC Chartering in varying positions for more than 25 years, will take over as managing director of Briese Chartering as from 1 January 2025. He succeeds Ilona Lazareva, who is leaving the position at her own request but will remain with... more
ETCS training for DB Cargo’s drivers in UK
DB Cargo UK has opened a new training centre at its HQ in Doncaster, UK in preparation for the introduction of the new in-cab signalling system ETCS (the European Train Control System). The centre includes a class 66 full cab simulator as well as six ultralight simulators,... more
Europe’s first electric tugs
The port of Antwerp-Bruges has reached a milestone in its sustainability efforts with the arrival of six energy-efficient tugboats, including the “Volta 1”, Europe’s first fully electric RSD tugboat. Equipped with a 70 t bollard pull and rapid charging capabilities, the... more