Marine Medical urges malaria vigilance for seafarers 
On World Malaria Day (25 April), Marine Medical Solutions (MMS) warns that malaria remains a deadly, yet under-discussed threat for seafarers. "Unlike COVID-19, malaria is still an ongoing epidemic," said Dr Jens Tülsner, MMS CEO. He called for stronger prevention... more
Air Charter Service opens new Cologne office
Air Charter Service (ACS) has expanded its German footprint with the opening of a new office in Cologne – its fourth in the country. The new location complements ACS’s charter hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, as well as its Time Critical division based in Frankfurt. Caroline... more
B&H delivers Airbus H125 helicopter
B&H Worldwide has reported it has completed its first helicopter transport for Pacific Aircraft Services, moving an Airbus H125 from Oslo to Auckland. The rotorcraft was flown via Brussels and Singapore and reached New Zealand four days ahead of schedule, supported by... more
Ellermann the ‘entrepreneur of the future’
The German Innovation Institute for Sustainability and Digitalisation (Deutsches Innovationsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit und Digitalisierung) has recognised Thomas Ellermann, managing partner of the company Ellermann Containersysteme, with its ‘entrepreneur of the future’ award... more
Capa recruits drivers abroad
Mainz-based staffing specialist Capa has reported it is expanding its recruitment of qualified professional drivers to non-EU countries, such as Morocco. In response to the growing shortage of bus and lorry drivers, Capa has developed a modular recruitment and training programme... more
Consolidation in the US aviation services business
Menzies Aviation, part of Agility Global, is set to acquire US-based G2 for USD305 million, expanding its US presence and strengthening its position as one of the world’s largest aviation services provider. The move will grow Menzies’ global footprint to 340 airports in 65... more
STL ships steel roll to China
AIO member STL Logistik has successfully completed a heavylift shipment of a steel roll from Antwerp to Shanghai. The cargo, measuring 9.9 x 1.3 x 1.4 m and weighing 35 t, was transported on a 40 ft flat rack container. STL Logistik managed the pre-carriage from origin to the... more
Barnacle biofouling threatens decarbonisation efforts
A new study by I-Tech highlights the scale of barnacle biofouling on ship hulls and its impact on emissions. Such fouling can increase fuel consumption by up to 36%, leading to an estimated 110 million t of excess CO₂ emissions and USD 15 billion in extra fuel costs per... more
Epal showcases carbon-storing pallets
At the Transport Logistic 2025 trade fair in Munich, Epal Germany will showcase innovations in load carrier solutions that promote efficiency and sustainability in supply chains, as the company has reported. With a network of licensed production and repair facilities, Epal... more
Intermodal growth via Łódź
LTG Cargo is expanding its intermodal railfreight network by adding two new connections, namely Kaunas–Łódź and Łódź–Duisburg. Łódź will serve as a new stop along the existing Kaunas–Duisburg corridor. “As logistics change, there is an increasing need to combine different... more