US port strikes boost storm in airfreight market 
September’s global air cargo market lived up to analysts’ expectations, becoming the first month of 2024 not to report double-digit growth due to a strong year-on-year comparison, but demand still rose by 9% on last year, according to the latest industry data from Xeneta.... more
E-mobility for heavy haulage 
In an interview with ITJ correspondent Josef Müller, Elisabeth Andrieux, managing director of Hofmann & Neffe, identifies unjustified cost increases and explains why she sees a future in alternative drives. more
UK – new railfreight incentive
Freightliner has introduced a new Tilbury2 to Manchester Trafford Park intermodal railfreight link in the UK. The service, which transports containers arriving from Europe, is particularly significant as it was made possible by the “access charge discount” scheme. The... more
Taking the helm at a pivotal moment
Carl Schou (right) will be retiring after 16 years at the helm of Wilhelmsen Ship Management. As part of the planned succession, he will hand over the reins on 1 January 2025 to Haakon Lenz (left), currently serving as chief operating officer. During his time at the helm,... more
A new president for Greater China
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Allen Liu as president of its newly expanded operations in Greater China. Since joining the company in 2012, Liu has held several roles, including senior cargo manager for China and vice president of cargo for North Asia, during which he... more
Major truck order on major anniversary
Karldischinger Logistikdienstleister, a logistics company based in Südbaden, Germany, has been a fleet customer of Mercedes-Benz Trucks for 100 years. From conventional trucks to cab-over-engine, from wood carburetor to diesel and electric trucks, the company has integrated all... more
More than 370,000 t of airfreight
Vienna airport and Asiana Airlines are celebrating 25 years of a successful partnership. Since its first cargo flight in 1999, the South Korean airline has transported more than 370,000 t of airfreight on over 6,300 flights between Vienna and Incheon – an important contribution... more
A 15-year extension for ACT operations
APM Terminals has received approval to extend its concession for the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) in Jordan by 15 years, until 2046. This agreement, made in partnership with the Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), marks a significant milestone for APM Terminals, which has... more
Dexory backed with another USD 2 million
UK-based Dexory, an IT specialist, is to receive a further investment of USD 2 million from Wave-X for its digital logistics solutions. Dubbed Dexory View, the platform was launched in 2023 to meet demands for tracking and logistics optimisation. Leveraging AI and sensor... more
Mourning a pioneer of Dutch aviation
Martin Schröder, founder and former CEO of Martinair, passed away on 2 October 2024 at the age of 93 – a man whose influential vision and leadership have left a lasting impact on the aviation industry. Schröder was a true pioneer. His legacy began in 1958 with the founding... more