A new mindset for the charter business 
A new software has been launched to introduce "cutting-edge software designed to connect carriers, brokers, and charter professionals into a single digital ecosystem". Aerios will be a separate company from Chartersync and an independent business within the Cargotech... more
Safety of seafarers a paramount concern
At a meeting in Milan on 13 April, Emanuele Grimaldi, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), briefed the G7 transport ministers in Milan, on the maritime sector’s security concerns. Referring to the 25 seafarers from the “Galaxy Leader” who are still being... more
Optimising cargo operations in Budapest
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale), a provider of technological solutions for the logistics industry, has begun to collaborate with Budapest airport (BUD), Hungary, to enhance cargo operations through the implementation of its airport cargo community system (ACS). The... more
Prizes for design in the transport sector
Quantron, a specialist for sustainable passenger and freight transport, recently announced the winners of its Quantron Design Award. The competition, which received 35 entries from more than ten different countries and 20 universities and design schools, aimed to recognise and... more
500,000 freight wagons to be refitted
DB Cargo and six other European partners have joined forces in a "Dac-Fit" consortium to migrate the digital automatic coupling (DAC) system to their wagon fleets and workshops. From 2028, DAC is to be installed in around 500,000 freight wagons in Europe without... more
Eurotranspharma expands in Europe
The European specialist for last-mile transport in the healthcare sector now also operates in Germany. More than 60 vehicles have been on German roads since the end of February, and this figure is set to rise to 370 by the middle of the year. Germany will not the only new... more
GW gets the green light in Austria
Gebrüder Weiss (GW) is going ahead with the construction of a new IT and logistics centre in Wolfurt, Vorarlberg, thanks to a decision made by the municipal parliament at its meeting last week. The new facility will be built on an area of around 30,000 sqm and serve as a... more
Tiaca welcomes six new members
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has welcomed six new members to serve on the board of directors, ensuring an effective representation in the industry. New board members include Jannie Davel, senior vice president of MSC Air Cargo, Martin Drew, chief strategy... more
Getlink acquires Channel Ports
The takeover lies at the heart of transport issues and the need to simplify cross-Channel trade, the operator of the Channel tunnel, said. Channel Ports deals with the customs formalities that have become compulsory since Brexit on behalf of its hauliers, logistics and... more
Rates continue to rise despite holiday periods
Despite a fall in tonnages from most regions linked to holiday periods such as Easter, Ramadan, and the Qingming Festival, worldwide air cargo rates have continued to rise into the first week of April. According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from World ACD Market... more