Airbus: an eco-friendly investment 
Airbus is investing in Carbon Engineering, a Canadian-based climate solutions company that operates the largest direct air carbon capture (DACC) research & development facility worldwide. “We are proud to be investing in Carbon Engineering, reaffirming our commitment... more
Aerologic reshuffles management team
Aerologic, the joint venture of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, has announced staff changes at executive level. Katharina Prost was appointed managing director and head of finances and administration, effective 1 October 2022. Her last position was managing director at... more
Five dedicated 737 BCFs for Alaska
Alaska Air Cargo has announced that Boeing will be responsible for the conversion of two 737-800 Boeing converted freighters (BCF) to be added to its dedicated freighter fleet serving the state of Alaska. The work will be carried out at Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios... more
The dawning of the age of Aquarius
Aquarius LNG Shipping, an affiliate of the Japanese carrier MOL, has conducted sea trials of its owned LNG carrier, “Papua”, using biofuel. Approximately 1,500 t of biofuel was supplied by Exxon Mobil Marine on the vessel at Port of Singapore. The biofuel is expected to reduce... more
Müller and the ice cube
The Luxembourg-based European infrastructure fund "Cube Infrastructure" is buying 70% of the shares in Müller Logistik in Wiener Neudorf, a specialist for the transport for temperature-controlled cargo. The previous sole owner, Fritz Müller, will retain 30% of the... more
Sales partnership in Saudi Arabia
Electromin und Quantron are partnering in the e-mobility business. Electromin will sell Quantron’s products in Saudi Arabia in future. With its subsidiary Petromin, Electromin runs a network of more than 700 service stations and a large truck and bus leasing company in the... more
Trailer Bridge chooses Brent Neary for Dallas
Trailer Bridge, a full-service transport solutions provider, has appointed Brent Neary as director of intermodal. He will lead the company’s new Dallas office. Neary will expand Trailer Bridge’s intermodal offerings, build relationships with rail providers and drayage carrier... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In the list of countries ranked by length of coastline, Canada takes first place ahead of Norway, Indonesia, Greenland, Russia, the Philippines, Japan and, perhaps most surprisingly, Australia. more
Cool chain on a grand scale
A thriving segment in Turkey; bulkers piling up in the Sea of Marmara. Turkey’s agricultural sector accounts for approximately 20% of GDP – and depends heavily on logisticians offering international controlled-temperature operations. The cool chain is growing strongly – while... more
Taking over the 19th short line railroad
USA-based R. J. Corman Railroad Company has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a 70 km railroad branch and lease a 32 km branch from Norfolk Southern, adding its 19th railroad to its operational portfolio. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary... more