Reliable Robotics and Astral Aviation join forces 
Reliable Robotics, a provider of autonomous aircraft systems, and Kenya-based airline Astral Aviation have begun a strategic collaboration to enhance aviation safety and increase air cargo connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa through the use of automated aircraft. The... more
Hydrogen to replace diesel
US short line rail road Sierra Northern Railway (Sera) has unveiled the new look for its hydrogen powered switching locomotive, which is to replace an older tier 0 diesel unit. The production of the zero-emission locomotive is making progress and is slated to be completed on... more
Medgulf sails on 29 September
CMA CGM will be starting its new Medgulf service at the end of September 2022, connecting Southern Europe, North Africa, the US Gulf and Mexico. Six container vessels will be deployed. The service will call at Tangier, Genoa, Valencia, Miami, Veracruz, Altamira, Houston and... more
From TSC to Scoular Global Shipping
USA-based Scoular has knighted its freight forwarding business with its own brand name: Scoular Global Shipping. Scoular has been operating a freight forwarding business, previously known as TSC Container Freight, for over two decades. “Scoular’s shipping business has long... more
Menzies Aviation now at Philadelphia airport
The City of Philadelphia (airport or PHL) division of aviation, and Aviation Facilities Company (Afco) will be partnering with Menzies Aviation, as a new cargo ground handler at the airport, along with Kale Logistics Solutions, as the technology solution provider for the... more
First all-electric terminal tractor delivered
Forwarder Old Dominion Freight Line in California, USA, has received its first E-ACTT battery-electric terminal tractor from Autocar. The manufacturer delivered the truck for driver orientation before it is put into service. The vehicle offers the same reliability and... more
Mexico attracts more international players
Bremen (Germany) -headquartered logistics company Rohlig Logistics opened a new office in Queretaro in July 2022. The company already has branches in Mexico City, Monterrey and Puebla. Michael Gerding, the regional CEO Latam, sees high potential in "the so-called 'Bajio... more
Matternet M2 drone flies ahead
As the first non-military unmanned aircraft, the Matternet M2 drone has achieved type certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This gives Matternet, a developer of urban drone delivery systems, a competitive advantage in the drone delivery market. The... more
Strike could cost billions per day
A US nationwide rail service interruption by a freight-rail strike could cost more than USD 2 billion per day of a shutdown, according to the latest report published by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). The report is associated with a new labour contract with the... more
A new GDP facility at Indianapolis
Kuehne + Nagel is building a new multi-client and GDP compliant facility close to Indianapolis International Airport in USA. The site will have a surface of 15,500 sqm and be integrated into the forwarder's healthcare network. Kuehne + Nagel is setting up the necessary... more