"Curiosity of the Day" 
Plants respond to stress by producing a chemical precursor of the active ingredient in aspirin which they then use for themselves. more
Growing volumes between booming regions 
Trade between the Gulf nations and emerging Asian nations continue to show high growth momentum, surging 35% from USD 383 billion in 2021 to USD 516 billion in 2022, and is expected to reach USD 757 billion by 2030, outstripping growth rate with Western nations such as the US,... more
Electric trucks for Austria and Germany
Craiss Generation Logistics has added twelve new electric trucks to its fleet. With ranges between 300 and 600 km, the new Mercedes eActros will be deployed in Germany and Austria. Two vehicles will debut in Austria in October, where Craiss has customised their chassis to... more
'Vanguard': a breakthrough in river-sea gas transport
HGK Shipping has developed the "Vanguard," the first European river-sea gas tanker designed for transporting liquefied ammonia and CO2, crucial for the hydrogen-based economy. The 125 m vessel is equipped with a diesel-electric "future-fuel-ready" engine... more
André Wyss to chair board of directors from 2026
At its meeting on 21 August 2024, the Swiss government approved the proposed appointment of André Wyss to the SBB board of directors. Wyss is to be officially elected as a member of the board of directors at the SBB annual general meeting in April 2025 and will take over the... more
Showcasing logistics capabilities in China
Saudia Cargo has unveiled its campaign "Landing in China in 24", which aims to underscore the carrier's commitment to empowering Saudi exports and ensuring they gain a strong foothold in China, Saudi Arabia's main trading partner with 17% of total exports. The campaign... more
Growing intermodal network in Western Australia
Intermodal Group continues to expand its railfreight network in the Perth metropolitan area, by launching a rail service between North Quay (Fremantle Port) and the newly opened Kenwick Intermodal Terminal (IMT) in Western Australia. The train is operated by Watco Australia.... more
Dachser's Dutch addition
Dachser has launched a 6,900 sqm warehouse in Waddinxveen, near Rotterdam. With space for 10,000 pallets it increases the site’s capacity to 55,000 pallet positions. This is Dachser’s fourth building in this industrial area, and it includes three halls as well as spaces for... more
Another rail service for Moscow
The new train connects the Selyatino rail station in the Moscow region with Ekaterinburg, a major commercial centre in the Urals, Russia, in 2.5 days. The new service, launched by Transcontainer, will operate ten trains per month and supplement the existing service from Moscow’s... more
20th AEI CRJ200 SF freighter for TSM
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has delivered the 20th CRJ200 SF freighter to Saltillo (Mexico)-based Aeronaves TSM. It is the 42nd overall freighter that TSM has ordered directly from AEI. The touch labour for the CRJ200 SF was carried out by the authorised AEI Conversion Centre,... more