China Cargo Airlines and LH Technik extend contract 
China Cargo Airlines commissioned Lufthansa Technik to supply components for its Boeing 747-400 freighters already back in 2019. With the entry into service of the new Boeing 777 freighters, Lufthansa Technik has now extended its contract to cover the new components. Under... more
Jeddex service upgraded
The service will run more often. CMA CGM is readjusting its Jeddex service so that will now offer weekly departures and cover the Indian Ocean market with the inclusion of Longoni on top of Mombasa. Transit time will be 42 days. Six vessels with capacities of up to 1,700 teu... more
‘Tween Elbe and Bosphorus 
Turkish Technic and EFW cooperate on A330 P2F conversions. Elbe Flugzeugwerke recently delivered its second converted Airbus A330 freighter to Turkey’s MNG Airlines (see page 44 of ITJ 41-42 / 2022). From autumn next year onwards, this type of aircraft will to be manufactured in... more
RCG widens its scope
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is investing in the expansion of its international activities and founding its own sales company in Shanghai, China. The new branch will become operational on 1 January 2023 and market rail transports between China and Europe primarily via the... more
Onmove acquires Transin Logistics
Indian trucking aggregator Onmove has acquired all the shares of Transin Logistics, a Hyderabad-based trucking aggregation platform. "Powered by a network of 34,000+ trucks catering to the exim and bulk cargo segments, Transin serves blue-chip clients such as Aditya... more
Up to 42% less emissions by 2030
Science Based Target Initiative has confirmed DHL Group’s climate targets. The group is committed to reducing absolute direct emissions from the use of fuels and indirect emissions from purchased energy - known as Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions - by 42% by 2030. Absolute... more
For hydrogen produced on board
Maran Dry Management (MDM), the dry bulk shipping unit of the Angelicoussis Group, which is in charge of commercial, technical and operational management, has inked a joint development project (JDP) agreement with Class Society Rina and Chinese designer Sdari. The partners... more
Indigo Cargo's first A321 from Delhi to Mumbai
The Indian carrier Indigo has commenced operations of its first A321 freighter aircraft between Delhi and Mumbai, effective 15 November 2022. The aircraft that was converted from passenger jet to a full freighter configuration will be used for general freight on the... more
1,000 robots announced
DHL Supply Chain has announced a USD 150 million investment in warehouse robotics solutions and automation at its Australian warehouses. The company plans to introduce 1,000 robots by 2025. The measures include the deployment of assisted picking robots in a multi-customer... more
India and Middle East ever more popular
Maersk has introduced a new maritime service to meet rising demand for transport links between India and the Gulf Markets. The Shaheen Express calls the ports of Mundra, Pipavav, Jebel Ali, Dammam, and Jebel Ali and back to Mundra, connecting India, United Arab Emirates... more